One of 3 Perfect Putt-Putt Games Ever Took Place Here in RVA

by | Mar 6, 2014 | POLITICS

You might want to chalk this up to “how many people really monitor perfect putt-putt games,” but the folks over at the sports blog Grantland have released a well produced video retelling the story of a perfect game of mini-golf, a feat only 3 people have ever achieved according to the Professional Putters Association.

You might want to chalk this up to “how many people really monitor perfect putt-putt games,” but the folks over at the sports blog Grantland have released a well produced video retelling the story of a perfect game of mini-golf, a feat only 3 people have ever achieved according to the Professional Putters Association.

Meet Rick Baird, an IT manager based here in Richmond. On a cold October day back in 2011, Baird and some friends went to the Putt-Putt Golf and Games facility off Midlothian Turnpike. There, as per usual, Baird and some friends began a game of putt-putt. After so many hole-in-ones, a crowd gathered, and, well, watch the video to watch the drama unfold.

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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