Andrew Foley pulled off an incredible, emotionally charged victory, capturing the men’s net club championship at Green Hill Municipal Golf Course on July 26. This wasn’t just any win, it came on a day already heavy with meaning, marking the fifth anniversary of his father’s passing. With his mom, Christine, caddying for him, the entire experience became something truly special.
That Unbelievable Putt and a Dad’s Presence
You can’t make this stuff up, seriously. Andrew himself said, “It was pretty unbelievable.” He woke up that morning, and his father’s memory was dominating his thoughts. He literally felt him there, saying, “I could feel him with me the whole way through.” And if you saw some of the putts, you’d believe it too. He was convinced “somebody up there” was helping him sink shots.
The standout moment? On the par-3 eighth hole, Andrew sank a ridiculous 35-foot birdie putt. He thought he’d hit it too far right, but it pulled a last-minute miracle move, rolling left and dropping right into the cup! He wasn’t just playing for himself, either. Andrew was using his father’s old clubs and golf bag, inherited after Scott Foley passed away at 69 in 2021 after battling cancer for 13 years. Andrew swore, “His putter definitely helped me.” You gotta love it.
The Rounds, The Record, and Mom’s Crucial Assist
Andrew didn’t exactly start hot. In the opening round on July 25, he shot an 89, putting him in a share for ninth place. But on the anniversary, that final round on July 26, he found another gear. He carded a 77, smashing his previous low round by two shots! He finished with a net 80-68-148, beating out 16 other golfers in the net division by a solid five shots. Talk about stepping up when it counts!
He couldn’t have done it alone, though. Andrew credited his mom, Christine, big time for her help reading greens and just being there. “She was great,” he told everyone, adding, “I couldn’t have done it without her, keeping me focused and keeping me grounded.” Christine and Andrew actually won the Green Hill Member-Member back in 2022, but this was his first solo tournament. For Christine, it was “a very emotional day” and “a very happy day to be with my son.” She also felt Scott’s presence and was honored Andrew wanted her as caddie. It “couldn’t have been more special to me as a mom,” she said.
Andrew admitted thinking of his dad helped him stay calm and distracted. He had no idea where he stood on the scoreboard until it was all over. “As soon as I finished,” he said, “I could have collapsed on the 18th green because all the emotions started coming out.” His brother Matt, the assistant pro at Green Hill, was totally moved by the timing. This wasn’t just a club title; it was an incredible family moment, a memory that will last forever.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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