Amateur golfer goes wild after hitting hole-in-one to win £50,000 as amazing celebrations erupt

AN amateur golfer has hit the jackpot after a fantastic hole-in-one. Member of Headingley Golf Club, James Maycock, became £50,000 richer, as his gilt edged tee shot went straight in the hole. An amateur golfer has hit a hole-in-one for £50,000Credit: x People went wild for itCredit: x He appeared to be taking part in the “Par 3 shootout” at Headingley and put in a hell of an effort. Maycock confidently approached the ball after one practice swing, and whacked it straight in the hole as if it was nothing. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! A series of “oh my god” and “get in the hole” shouts preceded the absolute carnage which broke out after it dropped in the hole. Crowds of people celebrated before piling onto Maycock, who is now £50,000 richer! Headingley Golf Club posted on X: “£50,000… with ONE swing! “Huge congratulations to member James Maycock, who stepped up in the Par 3 Shootout and produced the perfect shot to make a hole-in-one and win an incredible £50,000!” Fans loved the moment and reacted on social media. One wrote: “Awesome shot, well done!” Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Another said: “Classic!! Legend status for life after that one.” While a third posted: “That’s brilliant!” Comment now