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Norr used a 9-iron for his hole in one on the 159-yard hole at Woodley Lakes.—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Video from the scene shows a bullet hole in one of the windows.—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026 Were the Browns supposed to dig themselves out of a multiyear hole in one season?—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026 This promotion was well-timed, as Happy Gilmore 2 scored a hole in one.—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Still, nailing a hole in one at No. 6 on Friday put him in prime position to do his thing and hang with the leaders.—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025 Celine Dion scored a hole in one on Tuesday (March 4) after ESPN’s Marty Smith asked the singer which one of her classic hits best represents her golf game.—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025 On Monday morning, a baby was visible through a hole in one of eggs.—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025