Denny Hamlin is a man of many talents. From engaging in healthy banter to kickstarting controversies and even expert race analysis, the 43-year-old is a valuable asset to the NASCAR community. Adding to his diverse skillet, Hamlin has found a knack for spending his leisure time on the golf course, and recently, he has holed in one with his partner, Jared Allen.
Denny Hamlin’s partnership with 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan has resulted in a newfound love for golfing for the No. 11 driver. In a recent Instagram reel, Denny Hamlin celebrated his hole-in-one effort. However, his heart broke into pieces when Jared Allen revealed that he could not record his incredible attempt. For a jubilant Denny Hamlin, the excitement faded away slowly.
A glaring error leaves Denny Hamlin in anguish as his ace goes in vain
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A hole-in-one, or ace, is a term that signifies the ball getting into the hole in a single stroke. Playing the game on a simulator setup with his friends and close aides, Denny Hamlin was practicing for the amateur competition, The Golf Guys Tour. The competition is another platform for the Joe Gibbs Racing star to try his hand at new golfing techniques, with incentives for a trophy and more prizes.
As the situation unfolded, the footage shows Hamlin hitting an ace when his Actions Detrimental partner, Jared Allen, wasn’t watching. As Denny Hamlin ran through the area excitedly, Allen needed some clarification about the events. Being a reservoir of memories for Hamlin, Allen has captured some of his best moments in life, but not this one.
Hamlin made an incredible hole-in-one effort in his eighth attempt at the Jersey Jerry challenge with his manager. Livid at the turn of events, Hamlin said, “You never turn the camera off.”
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Watching a replay of the events through the CCTV footage, Jared Allen was put under the spotlight as everyone barred him and acknowledged the shot live. Seemingly, he understood that he had messed up by missing a video of that shot. Denny Hamlin continued, “The moment Jared realized he fu**ed up, he is the only one not celebrating. Jared stopped recording there, and I made a hole-in-one.”
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Playful banter is the norm between Denny Hamlin and his friends. As controversial as he might be when it comes to affairs in NASCAR, he knows how to have a cheerful time with his close ones. Golf has been a medium for him to do the same, and his love for the sport has been no secret to the public. In 2016, Hamlin was even seen playing golf on an airplane!
Hamlin’s golfing adventures in the air
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One of Denny Hamlin’s prized properties is his private plane. Helping his friends from the Golf Guys Tour with easy locomotion, he had an interesting idea to spice up their short trip a bit. In an old video on his Twitter handle, the NASCAR veteran can be seen trying to hit the ball into the practice net’s center ring within a congested space.
As stated by Hamlin earlier, being a 5 handicap, he has built upon his short game. The video is a good example of the precision Denny Hamlin can display on a short course. The Golf Guys Tour has played a vital role in this. Alongside colleague Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Hamlin established the tournament to spend some off-track moments with his friends.
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When the flight is 5 hours, you come up with things to do. @TheGolfGuysTour pic.twitter.com/U2AlD7tMlZ
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) June 23, 2016
“Golf has always been a great way for me to decompress and get away from the work aspect of racing and being a race-car driver just for a few hours.” said Denny Hamlin when asked about his increasing affinity for golf.
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Whether racing or golf, Hamlin strives to be the best in them. While the uncaptured hole-in-one attempt might be a missed opportunity, it also shows that Denny Hamlin has a steady hand that could unveil a golfing career for him post-retirement.