Golfer admits 'stupidity' after faking hole-in-one
An amateur golfer says he has "completely made a fool" of himself after admitting he faked making a hole-in-one at a tournament in the United States.
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"You do something as dumb as I did, there are consequences for that."
— Zach Holland , Athlete
"I made a terrible mistake, the lack of moral character."
— Zach Holland , Athlete
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An amateur golfer says he has "completely made a fool" of himself after admitting he faked making a hole-in-one at a tournament in the United States.
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