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Devlina Sarkar is a Newsweek contributor based in New Delhi, India. Her focus and passion is all things golf, as well as film. Devlina has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously wrote for The Indian Express and iTV Network. Devlina is a graduate of Delhi University having also studied at the University of London. You can get in touch with Devlina by emailing d.sarkar@newsweek.com.
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A hole-in-one is one of golf’s rarest feats. For any player, be it an amateur or pro golfer, it’s a moment of pure joy. And when it’s your first, it’s unforgettable.
Just ask Bryson DeChambeau. When he drained his first ace during the final round of the 2019 Masters, the LIV Golf star leapt into the air, hugged everyone in sight, and let out a roar that echoed across Augusta National.
Or consider Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, who recently secured his 2nd hole-in-one record during competitive golf.
Interestingly, now hockey has its own hole-in-one star. On Thursday, the Park golf course in West Palm Beach became the site of Nikita Zadorov’s first-ever ace.
ST PAUL, MINNESOTA – MARCH 02: Nikita Zadorov #91 of the Boston Bruins skates on the ice in the second period of a game against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on March 02,…
ST PAUL, MINNESOTA – MARCH 02: Nikita Zadorov #91 of the Boston Bruins skates on the ice in the second period of a game against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on March 02, 2025 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images)
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The Boston Bruins defenseman, known more for his bruising hits than his short game, nailed the par-3. The 29-year-old shared the moment on Instagram, proudly posing with the ball and the pin flag he was gifted as a keepsake.
“First hole in 1 at @theparkwestpalm,” Zadorov captioned his post, which quickly drew reactions from fans and fellow players.
Conor Garland chimed in with, “I believe it for sureeeee,” comment while Blake Coleman added, “I’m gonna need to see the video.”
But the most colorful response came from Tyson Barrie, who wrote, “Not a f***in chance is right,” tagging goalie Calvin Pickard in disbelief. The playful skepticism only added to the charm of the moment.
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