Hollywood Golf Club, known for producing one of the greatest golfers of all time, has now given us one of the most amusing tee shots ever captured on camera.
Rory McIlroy, arguably the most skilled driver in golf history, is a role model for players at his home club, Holywood Golf Club, where they strive to mimic the Masters champion’s style, even if just slightly.
A comical video of the honorary first tee shot from a recent outing by the Hollywood Social Club has gone viral, racking up nearly two million views on social media so far.
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Donning a green jacket akin to the one McIlroy wore after his Masters victory at Augusta in April, Conor McGeown had the honor of hitting the day’s first tee shot before the entire group.
The tradition at Holywood Social Club dictates that the opening shot of the day is always taken by the person who finished last in their previous outing, and the golfer must wear a green jacket for the occasion, reports Belfast Live.
The first hole at Holywood GC is a 336-yard par four. It’s a tough start with out-of-bounds along the left tree line and a steep bank off the right side of the green.
The website offers a useful tip from McIlroy himself, who advises: “The opening tee shot requires accuracy, by favoring the left side of the fairway, you provide yourself a full view of the green. Keep approach shot to the middle or left side of the green, avoiding green right!”
McGeown might have been thinking about that as he veered left with the driver. Way left.
Nerves could have played a significant role, as he accidentally hit the ball into a tree on his left just yards from the tee box. After a moment of bewilderment, the ball reemerged, bouncing back along the path onto the tee box and some 20 yards behind where he teed off.
His fellow club members couldn’t hold back their laughter in the hilarious video, which was promptly posted on the club’s Facebook account.
“Our golf section had another fantastic outing yesterday held at Holywood golf club, some brilliant golf played with plenty of laughs had by all. The winners were: Gary Humphries – winner ( better back 9 ), Colm McIlroy – 2nd, Billy white – 3rd. Winner of the famous green jacket Richard Round.
“But special mention has to go to Conor Mcgeown who undoubtedly played the best trick shot anyone will ever see, watch for yourselves in the video,” said the post.
Their video has now been viewed 750,000 times on Facebook. In addition, the popular NUCLR GOLF account on Twitter/X shared the video with the caption – Rough start to the boys trip.
Their video on X is nearing one million views.
