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Northside Football Coach Sinks Hole-In-One At Ol' Colony
It was a very special birthday for Northside football coach Chris Hilliker, who scored an ace at Ol' Colony Golf Course on Wednesday.
NORTHPORT, AL — Northside High School football coach and athletic director Chris Hilliker celebrated his 52nd birthday Wednesday by hitting the links with some friends at Ol' Colony Golf Complex.
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Little did he know, though, it would be a day he will remember for the rest of his life.
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On No. 17, Hilliker would become one of the rare and lucky few to sink an hole-in-one on the par three hole. He told Patch he sunk the ace from 151 yards with a pitching wedge.
In a photo posted to social media, the longtime coach was all smiles as he showed off the white Callaway golf ball that made it possible.
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According to Alabama Golf News, the last hole-in-one at Ol' Colony was made in May 2021 by Seth Terrell — also on No. 17 — with a pitching wedge from 178 yards. The hole is a downhill par three facing the lake, with a maximum distance of 191 yards and sand traps on either side of the green.
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