Golfers Brenda Feltis ’79, Ryan Feltis ’00, and Joann Oliver have all hit hole in ones. (courtesy photo)
Golfing Family Rolls In 25 Aces
by Paula Roberts for The Lincoln County News
Some superb golfers go their entire lifetime without achieving a hole in one. The extended Oliver family have registered 25 aces and counting.
“We just play a lot of golf,” Chris Feltis said.
“When you play as much as we do, your odds are better,” Kyle Feltis said.
The late Lanny Oliver sank three aces and his wife Joanne one. Their two daughters Brenda Feltis and LeeAnn Sullivan have scored one each. Brenda’s son Kyle has five, and son Ryan two. Lanny’s nephew Leon Oliver has registered three aces, and his grandson Malcolm two. Another nephew Tommy Burnham has five and his son Cory Burnham has one to bring the family total to 25 aces. The last in the family to achieve the milestone was Brenda’s husband, Chris Feltis, in 2022.
Two family members have won Maine high school state championships, Kyle Feltis and Malcolm Oliver. At least four played collegiate golf, and two have turned pro, father and son duo Leon and Malcom Oliver.
Four members of the family have been inducted into the Lincoln Academy Sports Hall of fame, including Leon Oliver ’82, Malcolm Oliver ’12, Kyle Feltis ’89, and LeeAnn Oliver ’82 (basketball).
Lanny Oliver
The most notable of Lanny Oliver’s three holes in one came during a Maine State Golf Association tournament at Samoset Golf Course in Rockland.
Lanny Oliver’s grandson Ryan Feltis said his grandfather’s hole in one at Samoset was his favorite. At the time anyone who registered a hole in one at Samoset had to buy drinks for everyone. Ryan said his grandfather hid in the car after finishing.
Originally published August 23, 2024 in The Lincoln County News. Click on the link above to read the full article.
