Forest Park club's greenkeeper, Paul Stirk, has found a new way of saving himself a job.

Forest Park club's greenkeeper, Paul Stirk, has found a new way of saving himself a job.

To avoid wear and tear on the putting surfaces Stirk has taken to popping the ball in the hole directly from the tee.

Stirk bagged himself an ace at the 181-yard fourth hole during the club's Sunday Medal competition.

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