Brendan Gielow hits hole-in-one

Former Wake Forest All-American Brendan Gielow--who is making his PGA TOUR debut after receiving a sponsor's exemption--hit a hole in one on #3 at Sedgefield in the Wyndham Championship . Watch the video on YouTube courtesy of Tim Baier, News 14 Carolinas.

Jason Gore, originally a sponsor invite, ultimately made his way into the field on his own under the past champion category. He opened with a 5-under 65.

Wake Forrest grad Brendan Gielow aced the 164-yard, par-three sixth hole with a six-iron in round one in his PGA TOUR debut. Gielow, a member of the 2009 Walker Cup team, earned 2010’s Byron Nelson Award. The award, bestowed by the Golf Coaches association of America, annually recognizes a college student who exemplifies strong academics amidst a golf career, coupled with integrity.

Brendan Gielow

Former Wake Forest University Player Brendan Gielow had a standout college career. Earlier this year, he became the first Wake Forest player to win the Byron Nelson Award by the Golf Coach’s Association of America. He made his first Nationwide Tour start last week and is making his first PGA TOUR start this week at the Wyndham Championship. He played for the United States in last year’s Walker Cup matches.