--- title: A Hole-in-One? Not Quite. Larry Woods’ Amazing Albatross description: The LGA is proud to spotlight Larry Woods from Lake Charles, LA, a proud member of Graywood Golf & Raquet Club and the Louisiana Golf Association (LGA). Larry’s recent experience at a one-man scramble event highlights the kind of moments that make golf so rewarding – moments that are made even better by being a part of a community like the LGA. image: https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/Member%20Spotlight%20Template.png --- [![facebook](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-facebook.jpg)](https://www.facebook.com/LGA1920) [![instagram](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-instagram.jpg)](http://www.instagram.com/lga1920) [![twitter](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-twitter.jpg)](https://twitter.com/LGA1920) [![youtube](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-youtube.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/LGAGolf) [![Search](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-magnifier.jpg)](https://lgagolf.org/search) [SEARCH](https://lgagolf.org/search) [POST A SCORE](http://ghin.com/) [JOIN LGA](https://join.ghin.com/r2jnzk) [![Louisiana Golf Association](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-LGA-Clubhouse-.png?width=250&name=h-LGA-Clubhouse-.png "Louisiana Golf Association")](https://www.lgaclubhouse.org/) [![Louisiana Golf Association](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-lgagolf-header.png?width=400&name=h-lgagolf-header.png "Louisiana Golf Association")](https://lgagolf.org/) MENU MENU - About Us - [History](https://lgagolf.org/about-us/) - [Staff and Board of Directors](https://lgagolf.org/staff-directory/) - [Employment](https://lgagolf.org/employment-opportunities/) - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://lgagolf.org/volunteer-opportunities/) - [Distinguished Service Award](https://lgagolf.org/distinguished-service-award/) - [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://lgagolf.org/lga-sponsorship/) - Membership - [Become a Member](https://lgagolf.org/memberships/) - [LGA Clubhouse](https://www.lgaclubhouse.org/) - [Member Club Benefits](https://lgagolf.org/member-benefits/) - [2025 England Trip](https://lgagolf.org/england-2025/) - [Post a Score](https://lgagolf.org/post-a-score/) - [Hole-In-One Club](https://lgagolf.org/hole-in-one/) - Competitions - [2025 Championship Schedule](https://lgagolf.org/2025-lga-schedule/) - [2025 USGA Qualifiers](https://lgagolf.org/2025-usga-qualifiers/) - [2025 Member Play Days](https://lgagolf.org/2025-member-play-days/) - [Men’s Player of the Year](https://lgagolf.org/mens-player-of-the-year/) - [Women’s Player of the Year](https://lgagolf.org/womens-player-of-the-year/) - [Championship Login](https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/1280573) - [Championship Results](https://lgagolf.org/championship-results-history/) - [Future Championship Sites](https://lgagolf.org/lga-future-championship-sites/) - Junior Golf - [Junior Tour Site](https://www.louisianajuniorgolftour.org/) - [Youth on Course](https://lgagolf.org/youth-on-course-overview/) - USGA Services - [USGA Championships](https://champ-admin.usga.org/player#/apply) - [Post a Score](https://www.ghin.com/login) - [Rules of Golf](https://www.usga.org/rules-hub.html) - [Course Rating](https://ncrdb.usga.org/) - [World Handicap System](https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/handicapping.html) - [GHIN Admin Portal](https://lgagolf.org/ghin-admin-site-hub/) - News - [Photo Gallery](https://louisianagolfassociation.smugmug.com/) - [LGA News](https://blog.lgagolf.org) ![A Hole-in-One? Not Quite. Larry Woods’ Amazing Albatross](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/Member%20Spotlight%20Template.png) # A Hole-in-One? Not Quite. Larry Woods’ Amazing Albatross - Home - [Louisiana Golf Association News](https://blog.lgagolf.org) - A Hole-in-One? Not Quite. Larry Woods’ Amazing Albatross [Maili Bartz](https://blog.lgagolf.org/author/maili-bartz) 08/18/2025 [News](https://blog.lgagolf.org/tag/news) [1 Comment](https://blog.lgagolf.org/lga-member-spotlight-larry-woods#postComment) 1 Minutes The LGA’s “Share Your Story” series highlights the moments and memories that make our golf community special. From personal milestones to unforgettable shots, these stories remind us why we love the game. This month we’re spotlighting **Larry Woods** from Lake Charles, a member at Graywood Golf & Racquet Club, who had a once-in-a-lifetime moment earlier this year. Graywood hosted a One Man Scramble where each player could take a second shot from anywhere. Larry had not been playing well leading up to the event and almost decided not to enter. He had just bought a Ping G425 3-wood and was still debating whether to keep it in the bag or go back to his Callaway Epic Speed. After some encouragement from friends, he joined the field at the last minute and stuck with the Ping. On the par 5 10th hole, Larry found himself 201 yards out after his drive. He pulled the Ping 3-wood and hit one right at the green. Unsure if it had cleared the bunker, he decided not to take another approach shot. When he reached the green, he couldn’t find his ball in the bunker or on the surface. Just before taking a drop, he looked in the hole. There it was. It was his first ever albatross. Those three strokes gained helped him tie for second in his flight, which he went on to win in a scorecard playoff. Larry’s story is a great reminder that sometimes the best memories in golf happen when you least expect them. We look forward to sharing more moments like his that make our LGA community so unique. 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