Golfer’s Hole In One Wins Him A Brand New Car

Published on: 25 Sep, 2019
Updated on: 25 Sep, 2019

A golfer who hit a hole in one has won a brand new car for his effort!

John Uwins standing next to his prize car for recording a hole in one at the 18th hole.

The skilled winner was John Uwins, who was taking part in Puttenham Golf Club’s PGA South Region Pro-Am Tournament on September 19.

Ninety-two golfers took part in the fifth annual tournament, sponsored by Books etc.

Mr Uwins, of Cranleigh Golf Club, produced the magical shot on the 176-yard, par 3, 18th hole – the hole that the prize car was offered for. It had been offered for the past four years of the tournament, but with no golfer achieving the feat.

His prize, a brand new Mitsubishi Mirage Car, donated by Normandy Garage.

Mr Uwins said after his round: “I hit a perfectly struck 8 iron that landed at the front of the green and rolled down towards the flag before disappearing into the hole. It was an amazing moment.”

From left: Individual professional winner Chris Rodgers (Richings Golf Club), PGA South Region Tournament administrator Richard Cudlip, Puttenham Golf Club men’s captain Les Webber, and tournament sponsor from Books etc Michael Webber.

PGA professional Chris Rodgers (Richings Golf Club) won the individual professional event with a three under par round of 68, the only under par round of the day.

The winning team of Richard Beach (Goodwood Golf Club), David Roberts (The Dyke Golf Club), Darren Bartlett (Leckford Golf Club) and team professional Guy Woodman (ProAgenda.com), produced an excellent total score of 17 under par.