I hit a high 8 iron into a strong wind. the ball hit once then hit the flag stick before wedging itself between the flag stick and the hole after a couple of seconds it disappeared and fell in the hole. I've been playing since I was 15 and have so many close calls including one time when hit flew into the hole and came out. So, at age 72 it was the thrill of my life with my favorite ball the white Titleist AVX !!!