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Wales Online
Ed Chatterton & Daniel Smith

Oldest golfer in Britain hits hole-in-one at the age of 92

A granddad has become what is believed to be the oldest golfer in Britain to get a hole-in-one - at the age of 92. Derek Jackson achieved the incredible feat on the 6th hole at Evesham Golf Course in Worcestershire while playing with pals this week.

The retired chartered engineer said he knew he had teed off a good shot from the 150 yard par 3 but was left stunned when he found it had gone straight in the hole. And while most players can go their whole lives without getting a hole-in-one - this is Derek's SECOND after he did the same 12 years ago.

Derek, who has been playing golf since 1957, previously sank an ace on a 160 yard par 3 at Rochdale Golf Course in Greater Manchester in 2011, aged 81. Derek, previously of Rochdale, but now living in Pershore, Worcs., said be believes both achievements were "90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill".

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