Rickie Fowler makes $1 Million for Els for Autism Foundation
By: Golfshake Editor | Tue 08 Mar 2016
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On Monday, alongside a number of celebrities and fellow tour professionals, Rickie Fowler participated in the annual Els For Autism event at Old Palm Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where he remarkably made a hole in one to raise $1 Million for the Foundation headed by the four-time major champion.
Will always remember this moment. Great support once again from pros. #humbled still can't believe it! #iwasthere pic.twitter.com/LUWOn0kowt
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) March 7, 2016
Following an 18-hole round, there was a special challenge. If any player could hole out from 111 yards, they would automatically win the seven figure sum for the charity. And, you guessed it, after borrowing a wedge from Luke Donald, the 27-year-old produced arguably the most meaningful shot of his career to raise money for a wonderful cause!
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