A golfer from Saskatchewan achieved his first hole-in-one while competing at the National Special Olympics. Taylor Carter, residing in Regina, has been part of the Special Olympics team since 2013 and has been playing golf since the age of four. The memorable moment occurred at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club last Friday, leaving a lasting impression on Carter.
Taylor expressed his disbelief and emotional reaction, stating that watching the video of the achievement brings tears to his eyes every time. His nephew, Ashton Carter, served as his caddy during the competition. When they reached the 135-yard 16th hole, Taylor used a nine-iron and made the shot, which Ashton immediately recognized as good.
The excitement escalated as Taylor’s brother confirmed the hole-in-one, leading to a jubilant reaction from his family. The moment was captured on video by Taylor’s sister-in-law, Kyra-Lee Carter. Taylor also shared a heartfelt hug with his best friend, Jason, who had traveled to support him all the way from Berlin, where they previously competed together.
Despite a spike in his heart rate due to the adrenaline rush, Taylor remained focused to complete the round successfully. He finished the three-day tournament with a total score of 162 over three rounds, securing the gold medal in his division by a two-stroke margin.
Ashton described the experience as amazing, emphasizing the confidence and authenticity displayed by all the athletes. Taylor, proud of his medal, expressed gratitude towards his supporters and hinted at potential future competitions while focusing on celebrating with his loved ones for the time being.
