Calvert County Golfer Wins $151,210 Powerball Jackpot with Golf-Themed Numbers
DUNKIRK, Md. – A Calvert County man’s love for golf has turned into a winning strategy, earning him a $151,210 Powerball prize in the December 21 drawing. This is not his first brush with Lottery success; he previously claimed a Mega Millions prize several years ago.
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, credited his lucky numbers to a memorable round of golf. “Someone in my group hit a blind hole-in-one, which is incredibly rare,” he told Maryland Lottery officials. Inspired by the moment, he used numbers associated with the event to craft his winning ticket.
Golf-Inspired Numbers Lead to Victory
The man explained how his numbers came together:
– The number 1 symbolized the blind hole-in-one.
– The number 17 represented the hole where the feat occurred.
– The number 21 marked the day of the month.
– The two golf carts his group used were numbered 5 and 8, which he combined to form 58. He used these numbers across five lines on his Powerball ticket, varying only the Powerball number on each line.
How It Played Out
The winning ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball on one line, earning the man a $50,000 base prize. However, he had also added the Power Play option for an extra $1, and the 3X multiplier boosted his win to $150,000.
On the remaining four lines, he matched four numbers (without the Powerball), adding another $1,200. Additionally, the Double Play option netted him $10, bringing his total winnings to $151,210.
A Quiet Celebration
The winner discovered his good fortune the day after the drawing but chose not to celebrate in a big way. Instead, he expressed gratitude for the unexpected windfall. “I’m very thankful,” he said, adding that part of his winnings will go toward purchasing new golf clubs.
A Lucky Spot
The winning ticket was purchased at Dunkirk Fastop, located at 9880 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Calvert County. The store may now hold a special place in the winner’s heart, much like the golf course that inspired his numbers.
