Okay, so I’ve been seeing this name, Dan Decando, pop up on golf forums and stuff, and this guy is apparently a legend when it comes to hole-in-ones. I mean, the stories are wild. So, naturally, I had to dig in and see what this guy’s all about.
First off, this isn’t some young, pro golfer. Dan’s 75 years old, from New Jersey, and just a regular guy who loves to golf. He splits his time between his home in New Jersey and some golf communities in the Carolinas. I started playing when he was 23, and get this: he didn’t even get his first hole-in-one until he was 58! Talk about a late bloomer, right?
The journey to the first hole-in-one
- Starting Out: Dan’s been hitting the links since he was 23. That’s a lot of years of practice.
- The Long Wait: It took him 35 years to finally sink that first ace. Can you imagine the frustration?
- Finally!: At 58, bam! He gets his first one. I bet that was one heck of a celebration.
But here’s where it gets crazy. The stories say he’s got like, 80 recorded hole-in-ones. 80! I know people who play their whole lives and never get one, and this guy’s got 80. They say he made 51 hole-in-one shots over 50 years. I read about some encounter with him on the second hole, and he’s handing out business cards. Turns out he runs some payroll management company. Just a regular dude, right?
The 80 hole-in-ones claim
- The Big Claim: 80 hole-in-ones. That’s a lot, even for a pro.
- Is It Real?: That’s the big question. Some folks are skeptical, and I can see why.
- My Take: I’m not sure what to believe, but it’s a heck of a story.
I even saw a post mentioning he’s got some “magic touch” at a course called Mountain Park. The whole thing’s a bit of a mystery. Is Dan Decando the real deal, or is it just a bunch of tall tales? I’m not 100% sure, but it’s fun to think about.
Anyway, I just wanted to share this wild story with y’all. It’s a reminder that golf can be full of surprises, and sometimes the most amazing stories come from the most unexpected places. Maybe there’s some truth to it, maybe not. But either way, Dan Decando’s name is gonna be stuck in my head for a while. It definitely makes you wonder what other crazy golf stories are out there.
