15-year old, Gary Nicklaus (GT as he goes by), came through big time for his grandfather, the legendary Jack Nicklaus. GT was a caddie for his grandfather during the Par 3 Contest which helps kick off the 2018 Masters Tournament. Three days prior to the contest, Jack had asked GT if he would take the last tee shot, which he happily agreed to.
No pressure there! But just like his grandfather, the teen aced it and scored his very first hole-in-one! Him and his grandfather erupted into celebration and the Jack was brought to tears.
Despite being a six-time Masters Champion, Jack Nicklaus said watching his grandson sink that hole-in-one is his #1 golf memory.
"To watch your grandson do that is special."
-Jack Nicklaus
"For that to happen was unbelievable, it was surreal."
-Gary Nicklaus
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Source: Palm Beach Post