Prize includes PXG custom golf club fitting, a full bag of PXG golf clubs, and for one lucky winner a year’s supply of PXG balls
Upper Deck Golf and PXG are pleased to announce the latest winners of the Upper Deck Golf’s season long PXG Hole-In-One Challenge.
Just a few weeks ago Jeff Feldcamp won an incredible prize package worth over $5,000 that includes a full custom PXG fitting, a 14-club bag of custom PXG clubs and 12 dozen PXG premium golf balls.
Feldcamp, a marketing professional, dad, avid golfer, and former high school golf coach attended the event with his son, his friend Thad, and Thad’s son and friend. He said Thad’s wife had bought him the tickets for Father’s Day and he invited Feldcamp. He said he was intrigued by the Upper Deck Golf events, and that the hole-in-one was completely unexpected.
“I wasn’t aware there was a ‘hole-in-one’ hole until we got to hole No. 8, which was the longest hole and the most picturesque since it was set up above and behind home plate with a straight view to center field and the Ohio River,” Feldcamp said. “When we approached No. 8, the UD spotter let us know that this was the hole-in-one hole and suggested we video the shots ‘just in case’—we almost didn’t record it.
“I hit my first shot with a wedge and was about 15 yards short. I decided to take a 9-iron and swing easy and the strike and line felt perfect. I still thought the shot was going to be short but when the ball jarred in the hole no one could believe it. The feeling was unbelievable, and I really thought I won the lottery. It felt even better knowing I was with my buddy Thad, his son Cole and Cole’s buddy’s to share it with. My first hole-in-one was just as special but being at GABP made it truly unique. I get random texts from friends who saw the video on Golfdigest.com and it still makes me smile.”
He said the event overall was impressive and memorable.
“I thought the experience was going to be similar to a golf range, hitting from one spot to a series of pins, but when I got to the stadium I was impressed by the event itself and the feeling of ‘walking 9 holes’ while enjoying the views that Great American Ball Park has to offer. The event was well-organized by Upper Deck Golf, and PXG did an excellent job of introducing the player to their brand via the virtual PXG store with putting and swing monitors.”
Jeremy Garvey, Master Fitter at PXG in Cincinnati was thrilled that Jeff made a hole-in-one.
“I was down in the check in area when they heard we may have had a hole-in-one,” Garvey said. “I immediately sprinted four flights of stairs and see Jeff taking it all in while waiting for them to check the hole. Sure enough, Hole-in-One! Everyone was going crazy! After getting Jeff in for his fitting, I was even more pumped for him – couldn’t have happened to a better guy.”
Incredibly, at another Upper Deck Golf event at Fenway Park this past Friday, Shannon Woodward made a hole-in-one on the 7th hole from 91 yards to become the first female winner of this incredible prize and the 2nd winner in just a few weeks.
When asked what the hole-in-one meant to her, she said, “I’ve always wanted a hole-in-one like any golfer, but I never imagined getting my first at Fenway Park! Upper Deck Golf staff told me I was the first girl to get one and it made it that much sweeter.”
The following day, two more lucky participants Jeff Larsen and Sam Parquette made holes-in-one at Fenway Park on the PXG hole-in-one hole, also winning a PXG fitting and full set of golf clubs.
Upper Deck Golf and PXG launched the special hole-in-one challenge in February at the season opening event at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros. Sure enough, a participant named Tanner Galatian hit a perfect shot from 97-yards right into the hole at that event.
Upper Deck Golf Managing Partners Marc Bender and Adam Wachter said in a joint statement, “When we partnered with PXG, we were very focused on thinking outside of the box to create some special contests for our customers. Hole-in-ones are so rare in golf, it was certainly possible we could’ve gone the entire season without any. The fact that we have had five this season already is amazing and quite special for all the winners.
“A big thanks to PXG for sponsoring this awesome contest. With a packed fall schedule just released, there are plenty of other opportunities for Upper Deck Golf participants to make a hole-in-one and win another PXG fabulous prize package.”
Upper Deck Golf events allow fans to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime stadium golf engagement. Those lucky enough to snag tickets to the typically sold-out events will see their favorite stadiums set up in a unique way and play golf like never before, with PXG clubs and golf balls, from the upper decks, with no screaming fans.
Throughout the season, Upper Deck Golf’s participants will have a chance to swing PXG golf clubs on every hole and at every featured activation throughout the stadium experience. Driver to putter, Upper Deck Golf will be equipped with PXG clubs for golfers of all skill levels so guests can enjoy the game like never before.
For more information about Upper Deck Golf and its tour schedule, or to book a tee time, visit UpperDeckGolf.com.
To learn more about PXG, its equipment, and apparel, visit www.PXG.com.