Once In A Lifetime? Not for River Carroll!

Some golfers practice their entire lives to hit a hole-in-one, some never making it. Lewis County High School Golf Player, River Carroll, did. On Sunday, August 25th, he went out on the green with friends and teammates, like any other day, to practice. He swung his club on hole one of The Course at High Forest, and the ball traveled 134 yards, landing precisely inside the hole for his first ever hole-in-one, witnessed by Caleb Moore.

“I received a call from River screaming,” said River’s mom Tonia. “It about scared me out of my shoes, and I just about hit my knees. I thought dear Lord please, and then I heard, “Mom, I just hit a hole-in-one”. I was relieved and excited, all at the same time.”

The next day, Monday, August 26th, again, he traveled onto the green like any other day. And, again, hit the ball 134 yards, straight into the hole for another hole-in-one! Monday’s was witnessed by the Manager of The Course at High Forest, “I can’t believe I got to witness this,” she said.

As River, was enjoying his free meal at The Sandtrap Bar & Grill, provided to anyone who conquers such a feat, I asked him what it took for a young person trying to follow in his footsteps and make their first hole-in-one. “It just takes time,” River responded. “If we gave up every time something got hard, where would we be? It sure wouldn’t be sitting here, eating this fantastic meal I earned for free. Just don’t stop, and we usually end up where we want to be.”

A little bit about River Carroll:

1. What is your favorite club to use and why?

Pitching Wedge. I hit it straightest.

2. How long have you been playing golf?

10 years

3. Who got you started playing golf?

Abby Carroll and Tim Carroll

4. What is your favorite memory on the golf course?

Making a big bird “eagle” on number 2 at Hohenwald.

5. If you could play 1 round of golf with anyone, who would it be?

Xander Schauffele

6. If you could play any golf course if the world, where would it be?

East Buffalo in Minnesota

7. Who is your favorite golfer?

Scottie Scheffler. I like his mentality.

8. What advice would you give to someone wanting to play golf?

Don’t get so frustrated with yourself.

9. What are your plans after you graduate?

Play college golf

10. What is your main goal playing for LC Panthers golf this year?

Getting us to state!!!