I was responsible for cutting cups the morning on one of these tournaments (long, long ago). On the par three in question, it was due to be a middle front (red)

I was responsible for cutting cups the morning on one of these tournaments (long, long ago). On the par three in question, it was due to be a middle front (red) pin (we rotated a 3x3 grid). I gave it a little over a pin length off the fringe, not being generous at all, because there was a water hazard about 2 feet off the front fringe. They didn't like how hard it was so someone had to fix my work. The only thing else I remember was the hole in one was for nice car and they had a witness that sat their all day, who could attest/validate if one occurred.