When you think of some of the game's most famous shots, you might recall the location, the club used or the shot's position in the context of the event. You might even remember the celebration.
Down the years, the European Tour has seen its fair share of incredible shots with celebrations to match. Tyrrell Hatton's dramatic, tournament-winning putt at last season's Italian Open prompted one of the most memorable outbursts of joy in recent memory. Ahead of this year's edition of the tournament, we look back on some of the celebrations, including Hatton's, that caught our eye.
Miguel Angel Jiménez - 2015 BMW PGA Championship
You can take your pick from the long list of Miguel Angel Jiménez celebrations. The veteran Spaniard’s trademark jig has become something of a fan favourite and Miguel put it on display after a hole-in-one at Wentworth three years ago.
Andrew Johnston - 2015 Scottish Open
Such is the popularity of Jiménez’s celebration that Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston, his playing partner during the 2015 Scottish Open, paid tribute to the routine…in front of the man himself.
Jose María Olazábal - 2001 BMW International Open
At the 2001 BMW International Open, the same year he won his 21st European Tour title, Jose Maria Olazabal also pulled off one of the shots of his career. If you needed any confirmation of what the Spaniard thought about, just watch this celebration.
Tyrrell Hatton - 2017 Italian Open
With the prospect of back-to-back titles seeming increasingly possible, Tyrrell Hatton sank a nerveless putt on the 18th at Golf Club Milano last season. Cue the fist pump...
Graeme McDowell - 2007 Volvo Masters
When Graeme McDowell holed out for an albatross at Valderrama 11 years ago, the mix of surprise and sheer joy was palpable. Even in a career that boasts Ryder Cup victories and a US Open win, this must remain near the top of the Northern Irishman’s personal highlights.
Tommy Fleetwood - 2015 BMW PGA Championship
Saturday at the 2015 BMW PGA Championship was quite the day. Just before Miguel Angel Jiménez sparked rapturous applause from spectators, Tommy Fleetwood fired one of the shots of his career. With a seven-iron in hand, Fleetwood holed out from 198 yards for an albatross at the fourth to become the third man in the event’s history to make that rarest of birds.
