Ballarat's Harry Ashton scores hole-in-one at Rotary Club of Warrnambool East's hole-in-one competition

But Harry Ashton is bucking the trend.

The primary school student drained an ace at the Rotary Club of Warrnambool East's famous hole-in-one course on Friday, entering the draw for a brand-new bicycle.

"I was feeling pretty good," Harry said.

"I don't play golf. I just come down every year and have a hit.

"It just came off the fence. I think it had a bit of backspin and it just went in."

His father, Matthew, is hoping to replicate his son's efforts.

The Ballarat man has been holidaying at Warrnambool's Surfside Holiday Park for nine years and trying his luck at the hole-in-one course for the past six.

"It's great to be able to support Rotary and it's just a great event," he said.

Players vying for a Kia Picanto, valued at almost $15,000, qualify for a shootout with hole-in-one or nearest to the pin shot.

Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Warrnambool East.

Rotary Club of Warrnambool East member Ian Heard said participant numbers had been "enormous".

"It's been terrific. There's a lot of youngies coming along and we have our locals and holiday-makers out too," he said. "It was our biggest-ever opening day on Boxing Day."

Mr Heard said south-west businesses had been "magnificent" in their support and sponsorship of the event.

"We can really thank them for the success that we've had with it," he said.

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