Joel Dahmen finally caught a break Thursday at the Charles Schwab Challenge, recording his first career PGA Tour hole-in-one. It’s a welcome bright spot for the popular pro who’s been struggling since his heartbreaking finish at Corales Puntacana.
Dahmen’s recent form has been tough to watch. After bogeying his final three holes in the Dominican Republic to lose by a single stroke, he’s missed the cut in three straight tournaments.
Starting his round on Colonial’s back nine, Dahmen jarred a perfect 7-iron from 186 yards, briefly jumping to 2 under par. The ace gave him some momentum, but his round leveled out with a mix of one birdie and three bogeys through the remainder of his opening nine.
The way things have been going for Dahmen lately, that hole-in-one might be just what he needs to turn things around. Colonial’s demanding layout could be the perfect place for his precision game to shine if he can build on this moment.
