14/08/2026
Daponte Delivers Historic Hole‑in‑One at Swansea Golf Club!
Gil Daponte added his name to WBMC Golf League history on Thursday, August 13, when he recorded his first career hole‑in‑one on Swansea Golf Club's 6th hole. Playing the 119‑yard par‑3 over water, Daponte pulled a 9‑iron and sent a perfectly struck shot that found the bottom of the cup.
Daponte was paired with teammate John Kraunelis in a Thursday Night League match against Bruce Chrystie and Jim Jackson. The ace marks just the second ever recorded in 34 years of league play. The first belongs to John Marzalek, who holed out on Swansea’s 15th hole.
In a remarkable twist, Bruce himself had made an ace the previous Saturday at Crosswinds Country Club in Plymouth. His 6‑iron shot found the cup from 164 yards on the 8th hole.
Daponte was in that foursome as well, witnessing Chrystie’s shot before producing his own just days later. It was Bruce's 2nd career hole in one. His first was also witnessed by Gil.
Two aces in six days, two golfers in the same group both times, and a new chapter added to the league’s record book.
Gil happily bought beers at the end of the round!
