As Eminem once said, "What if you had one shot, or one opportunity, to [win $1 million for charity.] In one moment, would you capture it, or just let it slip?"
As part of the Cigar Aficionado-Wine Spectator Pro-Am for Ernie Els' charity, Els for Autism, each player took a turn on the 19th hole. If one player could ace the par 3 (playing 111 to 113 yards, according to Golfweek; listed at 99 yards on the Old Palm Golf Club website), $1 million would be donated to Els for Autism.
Rickie Fowler seized his opportunity.
Even more impressive, Fowler reportedly drilled the ace with Luke Donald's pitching wedge. Fowler wasn't even wearing golf shoes.
The crowd erupted in pure ecstasy.
@ElsForAutism moment of stunning excitement as @RickieFowler holes in one for $1million @GettySport fabulous moment! pic.twitter.com/rhQUhEE0gn
— David Cannon (@Cannonball63) March 7, 2016
Rickie Fowler just won $1 million for @ElsForAutism at the Cigar Aficionado / Wine Spectator ProAm! pic.twitter.com/H5Aam4uE2j
— Cigar Aficionado (@CigarAficMag) March 7, 2016
.@RickieFowler made $1 MILLION hole-in-one for @ElsForAutism. The crowd went nuts. WATCH: https://t.co/wETW8NREF4 pic.twitter.com/mRfRHZQXKv
— Golfweek Magazine (@GolfweekMag) March 7, 2016
Ernie looks like a proud 46-year-old dad comforting his 27-year-old son, Rickie.
Woke up today thinking I dreamt about @RickieFowler making an ace for $1m for @ElsForAutism. Then I watched this... pic.twitter.com/OKelejax8y
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) March 8, 2016
Els for Autism established the Els Center of Excellence this past August, an educational hub for children and young adults on the autism spectrum. Els' son, Ben, is autistic.
