Watch: Dustin Johnson’s Jaw-Dropping Hole-in-One Lights Up LIV Golf Event

Dustin Johnson added another highlight to his already stacked career reel on Saturday at LIV Golf Andalucía, holing a stunning 186-yard ace on the par-3 third at Real Club Valderrama and powering his way to a seven-under 64 that rocketed him up the leaderboard. The 2020 Masters champion flighted a towering 7-iron that pitched just short of the flag, took two soft hops and disappeared, igniting roars from the Spanish gallery and a trademark casual fist-bump from the 4Aces GC captain. “It’s always cool to make a hole-in-one,” Johnson said afterward. “When this one was in the air, I was like, ‘This is as good a shot as I can hit’”. Johnson’s ace marked the 18th in LIV Golf history and the second of the week, following Lucas Herbert’s earlier effort, underscoring how Valderrama’s exacting par-3s can still yield fireworks. The shot capped a blistering front-nine 31 and set the tone for a round that vaulted the former World No. 1 from outside the top 40 to a tie for fourth at five-under, just five strokes behind leader Tyrrell Hatton with one round to play. Just as significant for the team race, Johnson’s surge helped 4Aces GC open a commanding eight-shot cushion over Legion XIII in the 54-hole team standings, positioning the two-time major winner for a potential third LIV team title of the season. The turnaround was dramatic. Johnson carded an uncharacteristic 76 in Thursday’s opener, calling it “a really easy five over,” but rediscovered his trademark fade and dialed-in wedges during Friday’s 67 before delivering Saturday’s fireworks. Remarkably, the American posted the 64 while playing Valderrama’s three par-5s in even par, hinting there is still room for a Sunday charge. Hatton, chasing his maiden LIV victory, will start the final round at 10-under after consecutive 67s, two clear of Belgium’s Thomas Detry. Jon Rahm, Abraham Ancer and Cameron Smith share fourth alongside Johnson, setting up a star-studded chase on one of Europe’s most demanding tracks. Beyond the leaderboard implications, Johnson’s ace reignites conversation about his enduring explosiveness at age 41. Since joining LIV in 2022, he has produced multiple wins, spearheaded 4Aces’ dominance and now owns one of the circuit’s signature highlights. With momentum finally in his corner and Valderrama’s tight corridors demanding precision, Sunday’s finale promises a compelling duel between Johnson’s power fade and Hatton’s red-hot putter. Whether the hole-in-one proves the catalyst for a comeback victory or simply another viral moment, it affirms a simple reality: when Dustin Johnson finds that extra gear, golf fans—and leaderboards—take notice.