Pair of aces at Fire Ridge

Judah Layton and Brent Hofstetter each made a hole-in-one on No. 14 in early May at Fire Ridge Golf Course

Brent Hofstetter recorded an ace on No. 14 at Fire Ridge Golf Course May 11.

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Published May 13, 2026 - 8:13 a.m.

Golf season may just be underway, but Fire Ridge Golf Course has already seen a couple of miraculous aces in the young season.

Judah Layton had his first hole-in-one on No. 14. Layton laced a 185-yard shot from the blue tees using a five iron. He accomplished the feat May 3.

Brent Hofstetter recorded an ace on No. 14 Monday, May 11. From the white tees, Hofstetter zeroed in from 129 yards using an eight iron and a Srixon Z Star ball.

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