Before my 3 HiO the nearest I had was leaning against the back of the pin.
Skelped a fine 2 iron whilst playing in the dusk on my todd.......... thought I had heard a 'clink' from the tee.......as I got nearer I could see the ball lying against the pin........wouldn't drop.
Had this a couple of times myself. One was literally a tap in the other the pitch mark was on the lip! And it had rolled about 3 foot past. Thankfully birdied both
Been closer but still waiting. Good that the OP is getting closer and made birdie on top. Hopefully he'll edge inch by inch nearer until he gets one to drop. Hoe he's not waiting the 35+ years I am