July 14, 2010

Regis teen scores hole-in-one, wins car

At the annual Rudy Brada Golf Tournament to benefit Regis Jesuit High School, 16-year-old Sam Gibbs pulled off a golfer’s dream when he sank a hole-in-one and, in the process, won a new car for his efforts, a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Elite that had been donated by McDonald Automotive Group.

Gibbs’ accomplishment came on the third hole of the Black Bear Golf Club in Parker, Colo.  Using an eight iron and preferring to toss the ball down on the tee box rather then teeing it up, Gibbs made his shot down the 181-yard fairway, clearing bunkers around the green.  The ball bounced twice on the green and rolled neatly into the cup amid shouts of congratulations from range officials.

Afterward Gibbs was congratulated by his grandfather and teammate, former Regis coach Guy Gibbs, who simply said, “Nice shot.  That’ll help our scorecard.”

The Rudy Brada Golf Tournament is an annual event which raises money for technology, athletic and other upgrades for Regis Jesuit.