Tyler Legacy Basketball Coach Scores Hole-in-One

Kyle Smith's golf skills surprise family after wife's Division I golf career

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:04pm

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Tyler Legacy High School basketball coach Kyle Smith recently achieved a rare feat on the golf course, carding a hole-in-one at Hollytree Country Club. Smith, who admits he's not the golfer in the family compared to his wife Whitney's Division I golf background, used a 9-wood to ace the 127-yard 11th hole while playing with his two sons Cannon and Jett.

Why it matters

Smith's hole-in-one is an unexpected accomplishment, as his wife Whitney was the accomplished golfer in the family, playing Division I golf at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The achievement also highlights the Smith family's passion for sports, with 10-year-old son Cannon having two holes-in-one of his own already.

The details

On March 1, Kyle Smith was playing a round of golf at Hollytree Country Club with his sons Cannon and Jett. Using a 9-wood, Smith aced the 127-yard 11th hole, marking his first career hole-in-one. This surprised many, as Smith's wife Whitney was the accomplished golfer in the family, playing Division I golf in college.

  • On March 1, 2026, Kyle Smith made a hole-in-one at Hollytree Country Club.

The players

Kyle Smith

The head basketball coach for the Tyler Legacy High School Red Raiders.

Whitney Smith

Kyle Smith's wife, who played Division I golf at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Cannon Smith

Kyle and Whitney Smith's 10-year-old son, who has already made two holes-in-one himself.

Jett Smith

Kyle and Whitney Smith's other son, who was present when Kyle made his hole-in-one.

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What they’re saying

“Kyle Smith, the Tyler Legacy basketball coach, knows his hoops but he readily admits he's not the golfer in the family.”

— Phil Hicks, Author

The takeaway

Kyle Smith's unexpected hole-in-one showcases the Smith family's athletic talents, with both parents and their children excelling in different sports. This achievement highlights how sports can bring families together and create shared experiences, even when one family member may not be considered the primary athlete.