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The Invitational Shootout

Two-Person Scramble Charity Golf Event

The First and Only Hole-In-One in Shootout History

May 7, 2025 by retlaw17

Ace Troy

Mike “Ace” Troy

In 2006, Mike Troy became the first player in Shootout history to card a hole-in-one, acing the 130-yard 12th hole with a 9-iron, marking a thrilling moment in the tournament’s history. When the shot fell, Water’s Edge Golf Club erupted into cheers, and his partner Bob Aikens could barely contain his excitement. Few anticipated that nearly 20 years later, Ace’s ace would still stand alone in Shootout history.

“It was an unforgettable moment. We were all watching the ball bounce around, but the sun made it hard to track. When we finally saw it disappear into the hole, it was like time stopped for a second. We couldn’t believe it,” said Aikens, still visibly excited months after the shot.

But Mike Troy, then affectionately called “Ace” by his fellow competitors, remained humble about his achievement. “I’m not much of a golfer, but the game does seem to come easy to me,” he joked. “I’ve been playing for years, but I never thought something like this would happen. It’s a story I’ll tell for the rest of my life.”

ACE_TROYCompetition committee co-chair Joe Hill reflected on the historical significance of Troy’s shot. “This tournament has seen some amazing plays, but Mike’s hole-in-one takes the cake. It’s not just a great shot—it’s a symbol of the spirit of the Invitational Shootout. It’s about moments like this that bring everyone together and make the event so special. Mike will always be part of our tournament’s history,” Hill said with a proud smile.

Mickey McDonnell, a longtime competitor and friend to many in the tournament, couldn’t agree more. “Every year, we see amazing golf, but a hole-in-one like that? That’s the stuff legends are made of. Mike wasn’t just the talk of the tournament, he became a legend of it. There’s something about a perfect shot that resonates with all of us, even if we’re not the ones hitting it,” McDonnell remarked. “It’s moments like these that remind us why we love this game.”

Troy’s ace became the talk of the town, and although he’s no longer with us, his place in the history of the Invitational Shootout is firmly cemented. As for the rest of the field, they’ll be looking for a way to replicate the magic of Mike “Ace” Troy, knowing that his 12th hole will forever be etched in Shootout lore.

Filed Under: 2006 Tagged With: 2006 Invitational Shootout, Ace Troy, Bob Aikens, Hole-in-one, Mike Troy

Stanley and Tocwish Win First Legends Division Crown

June 3, 2006 by retlaw17

The team of Victor Tocwish and Bill Stanley were crowned champions of the inaugural Legends Division of The Shootout. “Once we figured out that our collective age was above 110 years, I knew we had a good chance of winning” said Victor Tocwish. “I finished dead last in 2003 with Al Paszyna and now I’m an Invitational Shootout Champion. You can’t imagine how much this means to me!”

Filed Under: 2006 Tagged With: 2006 Invitational Shootout, Bill Stanley, Legends Division, Victor Tocwish

Howley and Pommo Win 2006 Invitational Shootout

June 3, 2006 by retlaw17

HOWLEY AND POMMOUnder brilliant blue skies and breezy conditions, the team of Mike Howley and Scott Pommo outlasted 86 golfers, the largest field in Tournament history to win the 2006 Invitational Shootout at Water’s Edge. The win erased twelve years of frustration for Howley, whose previous finishes with Pommo since 2002 have been disappointing at best.

“I told Scott before the round that I had a good feeling” said Mayor Howley. “We knew that this was a course that suited our game, we just needed to execute. Thankfully, we got off to a great start, reaching five under by the tenth hole. We just tried to hold on after that point.”

Filed Under: 2006 Tagged With: 2006 Invitational Shootout, Mike Howley, Scott Pommo, Water's Edge Golf Club

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