Everyone was on the edge of their seats for Justin Thomas’ hole-in-one attempt at the Scottish Open but no one more so than his caddie.
That’s because just as the American pulled up agonisingly short at the par 3 17th hole, he’d just missed out on a car for himself and bagman Matt Minister.
Thomas almost had the headlines on SaturdayGetty But his attempts at winning a car were just shortESPNThe PGA tournament is currently sponsored by South Korean car brand Genesis, who put up two free motors for the first person to record a one-shot score at the 17th.
Thomas came the closest yet as his ball landed on the peak of the green and headed straight in line for the hole but came up barely a foot short.
Should the ball have kept going, he would’ve earned himself a GV70 SUV and Minster a GV60.
The par 3 at the Renaissance Club course is always a highlight of the weekend at the Scottish Open due to its hole-in-one chances, but it now has even more importance.
Since 2022 the feat has only been achieved by the lesser-known Englishman Jordan Smith who collected his car alongside caddie Sam Matton at Battersea Power Stadion.
“I’ve been incredibly excited for a break in our schedule to visit the Genesis Studio and collect my new car,” Smith said on arrival.
“Ever since we saw the ball drop at the 17th we’ve been discussing the various specs for our models, and it’s amazing to have the keys my hand.
“I look forward to driving up to Scotland in July for the Genesis Scottish Open, maybe I’ll win another…”
Matton added: “It’s not normal for the caddie to win a car too, so it was a surreal moment, I knew instantly I’d won one of the Genesis cars directly behind the tee.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed configurating my own car and will ensure Jordan is extra focused again on the 17th hole this July.”
The ace hasn’t been repeated since, and it’s no surprise according to Matt Fitzpatrick’s caddie Billy Foster who helped introduce the new challenge in 2022.
Thomas’ caddie Matt Minister will have to wait on his carGetty“The closing holes at The Renaissance Club are one of the toughest tests of golf you’ll find here in Scotland, with the highlight being the spectacular par-three 17th,” he said.
“It measures just over 200 yards with little to no change in elevation, meaning it’s a combination of the green and the weather that make it exciting.
“Picking the right club can be difficult with a prevailing wind from the west at the tee and the trees up at the green blocking out the wind.”
His statements show the particular worth of a caddie for this feat given their expertise in club selection and advice given to players.
The combined price of the two luxury Genesis cars is well over £100,000, but there are far greater prizes on offer too.
Finishing in the top 17 at the Scottish Open pockets you over six figures while the total for this year’s winner is £1.17million from an overall purse for the top 80 of £6.6m.
Competition will be tough too, with this year’s line up considered the strongest PGA Tour field of the year outside of the Players Championship.
All of the world’s top players are taking part, with No.1 Scottie Scheffler and this year’s Master champion Rory McIlroy taking things seriously before the final major of the year – the British Open.
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