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1-Armed Golfer Laurent Hurtubise Makes Hole-in-One at American Express Pro-Am

Bleacher Report | January 17, 2020

Related Topics: Day To Remember, La Quinta, Troy Merritt, PGA Tour, Laurent Hurtubise

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Laurent Hurtubise had a day to remember in the first round of the American Express Pro-Am in La Quinta, California.

The amateur, who was born with one arm, aced the 151-yard, par-three fourth hole.

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Inspirational. u2764ufe0f Laurent Hurtubise was born with one arm and started playing golf at age 11. On Thursday, he made an ace at @theamexgolf. ud83dude4c https://t.co/0Rpa8FhpyD

"That was the coolest experience I’ve had on the golf course," said Troy Merritt, Hurtubise's PGA Tour-playing partner, per PGATour.com.

Greg Chalmers, another Tour pro in his group, said Hurtubise "maybe let out a few choice words" after watching his shot find the mark but that he was well within in his right given his incredible moment.

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