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A golf-mad nine-year-old is celebrating after shooting a hole-in-one at Addington Court Golf Centre, Surrey.
Harry Deans shot the ‘ace’ with a 3-wood on the par 3 100-yard 1st hole at the 9-hole Croydon complex.
Delighted dad Hughie, who was playing with Harry, said: “I was absolutely thrilled, I couldn’t believe it.
“There were half a dozen people waiting to play behind us and a handful more on the 2nd hole – and when they realised Harry had a hole-in-one they all started cheering and congratulating him.”
Glen Halsey, Addington Court Golf Centre General Manager, added: “I’m thrilled for Harry. It’s a fantastic achievement for anyone, let alone someone of his age.
“We have a hole-in-one at the centre about twice a year, but we’ve never had a nine-year-old shoot one.”
Glen has given the youngster a year’s free junior membership at Addington Court in recognition of his impressive achievement.
And, although it’s traditional for anyone shooting a hole-in-one to buy a round of drinks for everyone in the clubhouse, young Harry was not obligated to spend his pocket money.
Instead, the nine-year-old is celebrating his success by buying a new wood with his Christmas money.
Harry, from Beckenham, has been obsessed with golf since he took up the sport at the age of four. He has weekly golf lessons with his friend, Oliver, and the pair play as often as possible.