/johnny
I’m confused. Why would he give it back? It was given to him. Or was it thrown accidentally?
Quite a contrast to a landmark home run.
It was a selfless act by Oosthuizen even more selfless act by Mitchell.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Wayne Mitchell retained ownership if the golf ball, but simply offered it to the Agusta National’s museum on permanent loan.
Wow! It is apparent that most folks here have no idea about the history of this event!
Do you really have any idea how hard it is to make a double eagle? Apparently not!
Most really good golfers try for a double eagle their whole life with the chance of success at much less than 1%. This shot would be the culmination of a lifetime of golf for most folks. Heck, even in the professional circuit, it is so rare that it is considered a miracle.
To non golfers, get a life - this was such an unusual event that event the Masters folks wanted the ball back!
Okay, a bit of confession - I have been trying all of my golfing life to get a double eagle (the only thing that I do not have - 2 hole in ones). I finally had to give it up with age.
This is a momentous thing and should go down in history for the Masters! Thank goodness he gave them back that ball!
Being a woman, I would have asked to be made a member of the club :-) I would have asked just to watch Hootie pass out.
Return that WHITE ball??? I just wanted some Skittles, damn you!!!