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A State Farm agent hit a hole-in-one during a recent charity golf tournament – and was awarded $10,000 for the feat.
The agent, Aaron Stockton, was a participant in the May 24 CARSTAR charity golf tournament hosted by Omaha/Lincoln. Participants in the tournament were primarily local insurance agents and claims personnel.
Stockton won the prize money after he aced the 165-yard hole with an 8 iron at the Quarry Oaks Golf Club in Ashland, NE, Autobody News reported. It was his first hole-in-one winning a large prize, but his third total. His foursome was composed of fellow State Farm agents – Kirk Goodnight, Corey Juma and Tom Demory.
A representative of Make-A-Wish Nebraska was present at the tournament and served as the official target hole witness.
The tournament is an annual event that has been running for 16 years; funds raised at the tournament are for the benefit of Make-A-Wish Nebraska.
“For 16 years we have bought hole-in-one insurance policies, but never have had a winner. I thought it would be a miracle if it ever happened! Evidently this was the day for a miracle for Aaron,” commented Omaha CARSTAR marketing manager Margaret Keith.
“I have played in the CARSTAR annual golf tournament for a few years now, and it is always a great event. Obviously no-one expects to hit a hole-in-one in tournaments like this, but I was lucky enough to have that happen!” remarked Stockton. “Hopefully the news of this happening will bring more awareness to the tournament, which means more money raised for Make-A-Wish Nebraska.”
The $10,000 cash prize was from an insurance policy CARSTAR purchased from Hole-in-One International in Reno, NV.
