A 93-year-old great-grandad has achieved a remarkable hole-in-one in Pannal - and it could be a British record.
Jack Ponsford recorded the feat on the 135-yard third hole at Pannal Golf Club last month whilst playing alongside 97-year-old golf partner George Bruce.
It was Jack’s first ever hole-in-one - and due to his age it could make him a record-breaker.
It’s thought that the record for Britain’s oldest golfer to get an ace is 92-year-old Derek Johnson.
Pannal Golf Club congratulated Jack via social media, saying:
“A huge congratulations to Jack Ponsford aged 93 for getting his first ever hole-in-one on the third hole.
“Even more remarkable was that it was witnessed by his playing partner and friend, George Bruce aged 97!
“Could this be a world record for the oldest pairing involved in a hole in 1?! Fantastic achievement and another reason we love golf!”
Jack has been playing golf locally since moving to the area in 1985.
He currently plays twice a week and often played with his wife before she passed away in 2018.
He said:
“To get a hole in one was a lifetime achievement. A lot of people never see one.
“All my friends and family were excited. It really was amazing.”

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