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Rory McIlroy makes incredible, slam dunk ace during Round 1 of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Rory McIlroy recorded the second hole-in-one of his PGA Tour career at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Rory McIlroy, PGA Tour, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Rory McIlroy, PGA Tour, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Rory McIlroy during the first round of the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
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Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University.

On the short little par-3 15th at Spyglass Hill, which measures only 119 yards on Thursday, Rory McIlroy found nothing but the bottom of the cup.

He slam-dunked an ace, as his tee shot did not hit any grass around the hole, descending into the hole on the fly. It’s the second ace of his PGA Tour career, with his first coming at the 2023 Travelers Championship. His previous hole-in-one came on the 8th hole during the first round at TPC River Highlands.

McIlroy’s latest ace put him into a share of the lead at 3-under par during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. It’s the second Signature Event of the season and marks McIlroy’s debut on the PGA Tour in 2025.

Talk about a strong way to begin the year.

Jack Milko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Follow him on X @jack_milko.

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