TERRY Rothwell had cause for double celebration when he recorded his first hole-in-one on his 60th birthday treat.
The Breightmet golfer hit the ace using a seven iron on the par three 156 yards seventh hole at the Belfry Brabazon course.
"I have been playing golf for than 20 years and never had a hole-in-one myself or seen anybody else do it," he said. "It landed about five feet from the pin and bounced straight into the hole.
"I was there with family and friends for my 60th birthday and it was a nice bonus. It was fantastic to play on the course that has so many Ryder Cup memories and then watch the European team beat the USA."
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