"It was a hole in one contest and I had a three"

Abe Lemons was describing a golf tournament in which the objective was to get a hole in one. A victory is when a golf player hits the ball from the tee and it goes directly into the hole. It is a tough task to achieve and is considered an excellent accomplishment. In this case, Abe Lemons was unable to get a victory, however rather got a 3. This indicates that he struck the ball from the tee and it landed in the hole in 3 strokes. Although he did not get a victory, he still did well and took pride in his accomplishment. This quote is a testament to Abe Lemons' decision and determination, as he had the ability to get a 3 in spite of the problem of the job.