Golfer lands club's first hole in one for 10 years

A golf club which offered a brand-new car to any player who could hit a hole in one ended up awarding the prize just two hours later.

David Haimes's perfect drive on the ninth hole at Silkstone Golf Club in Barnsley meant he was the first golfer to achieve the feat at the course for 10 years.

The driving instructor - who admitted he gets through "a lot" of cars - left the tournament in a Mini Countryman.

Mr Haimes said he was "really shocked" and "stunned" by the shot, the likelihood of which is said to be about 12,500 to one.

He had been playing in the Roann Trophy competition and the Mini, worth £40,000, was donated as a prize by the event's sponsor.

"There were no mass celebrations. I think I was shocked into this calm sense of not quite knowing what to do with myself, but very happy," he said.

Mr Haimes said he "knew" the shot "was good straight away" before hearing "a bit of a commotion" when it dropped in the hole.

Roger South, director of the kitchen workshop supplier Roann Ltd, said he had previously offered small cash prizes, which had never been claimed, before deciding to up his contribution to the tournament this year.

"I get a lot out of this club, so I don't mind putting back in," he added.

Footage of the hole in one was filmed on a drone camera which had been capturing the event.

Mr Haimes said he did not plan to use the Mini for driving lessons as it was a bit too "fancy and big" for learners.

"Maybe Mrs Haimes will be the lucky recipient," he added.

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