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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 28: J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals watches action from the sideline during a game against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 28: J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals watches action from the sideline during a game against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
If it wasn’t obvious enough, former NFL star J.J. Watt loves to play golf. The 33-year-old treasures his time on the course and even shares snippets from his games. Having retired from professional football at the end of last year, Watt has found time to pursue his interest in golf. It has certainly borne fruit, as the Wisconsin-born showed off his latest achievement on social media.
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J.J. Watt shares a hole-in-one update
The 33-year-old has spoken about his love for golf before, but with time on his hands now, the former NFL star seems destined to make it big in the sport. He recently shared a brief clip recording himself, where he shared a proud achievement on the golf course.
In the video, Watt, while playing golf with his parents, asks whether a hole-in-one counts on a par-3 hole. “Does a hole-in-one count at a par-3 course? Because I just got my first-ever hole-in-one,” he proudly claimed.
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The 33-year-old also revealed that his achievement was more glamorous due to his shot, which was “over the water.” Watt then proceeded to show his ball inside the cup, before letting out a sigh of amazement. The video also captured his parents’ reaction standing behind him, with Watt’s father keeping tabs on recording the achievement.
Does a Hole-in-One count on a Par 3 course?!
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 13, 2023
The clip attracted several comments from his fans, with many showing praise for the former NFL star’s achievement. Here’s a selection of those tweets:
if I ever hit a hole in 1 on any course I’m putting a shrine of the ball in my house
— timthetatman👑 (@timthetatman) March 13, 2023
Heading to the local putt putt to bolster my numbers 🤭.. don’t ask the public ask your boy rahm.
— James Nitties (@JamesNitties23) March 13, 2023
💯‼️‼️‼️‼️
— Amy Palcic (@amypalcic) March 13, 2023
100%
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) March 13, 2023
idgaf what the replies say— yes it does. Don’t let anyone take anything away from it
— Huddy (@Hudd4) March 13, 2023
For amateurs, absolutely! It's not like you can keep that part secret when you tell people
— Richie Bratton (@richiebratton) March 13, 2023
Abso-TOOTA-lootley
— MortgageMike (@MortgageMike6) March 13, 2023
Counts! Congratulations! My dad retired in 2005. He golfed his whole life and never had a H-in-1. In the first month of his retirement, he played in his high school alumni tournament and got his first and only hole in one. Retirement is good luck!
— MN Vikings Rock! (@VikesRock23) March 13, 2023
Of course it does! 😂 Way to go! 👏🏼😄
— Lisa Carter Garcia (@LisaKCarter) March 13, 2023
Proud Watt dad pic.twitter.com/p0vgpcizM7
— Just Sarah 🦌🏆💍 (@Soccer_3_Mom) March 13, 2023
J.J. Watt’s connection to golf and Phil Mickelson
The former Houston Texans player has shown a keen interest in golf, which has often pitted him alongside other players in the circuit. But did you know Watt had a few words exchanged with none other than Phil Mickelson in the run-up to the last edition of the Ryder Cup!
The incident occurred when Watt decided to take some time off and play golf on his hometown’s best course in Whistling Straits. Taking to social media, he shared a few photos from his session and gushed about the beauty of the course. Additionally, he also tagged Mickelson with an offer to share his notes on how to play on the course.
In reply, Mickelson kept it simple and humbly requested Watt to stay in his lane. Team USA eventually secured victory in the Ryder Cup, recording a 19–9 win.
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