Emiliano Grillo Sends TPC Scottsdale Crowd Wild With Spectacular Slam-Dunk Ace at 16th
Emiliano Grillo made history at TPC Scottsdale's iconic 16th hole with a spectacular slam-dunk ace during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open. The shot moved him back inside the cut line and marked the 12th hole-in-one ever recorded on the famous par-3.
The 32-year-old Argentinian professional was at one-under par when he stepped up to the stadium hole. His tee shot took a direct line to the pin, landing straight in the cup and rattling the flagstick in dramatic fashion.
The electrifying moment triggered an immediate celebration, with Grillo throwing his club skyward and chest-bumping his playing partner Rafael Campos. The stadium crowd erupted, showering the green with beverages in traditional Phoenix Open fashion.
šØ A SLAM DUNK ACE!!! šØ @GrilloEmiliano makes the 12th hole-in-one on No. 16! pic.twitter.com/RgCObnbbo9
Course volunteers had to pause play briefly to clear the green of cups and debris, giving Grillo extra time to savor the remarkable achievement. The ace proved crucial for his tournament hopes, helping him move to the right side of the cut line with nine holes remaining in his second round.
This historic shot adds to the legacy of TPC Scottsdale's 16th hole, known as the most raucous setting in professional golf, where the stadium setup and energetic crowds create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the sport.