What began as a routine practice round turned into spectacular theater when Argentine golfer Alejandro Tosti aced the iconic island green at TPC Sawgrass on Wednesday. After watching his perfectly struck 52-degree wedge disappear into the cup from 133 yards, the 28-year-old barely had time to process his achievement before finding himself airborne and then underwater.
A playful push from a fellow competitor sent Tosti splashing into the lake surrounding the famous par-3 17th hole, creating an instant viral moment ahead of The PLAYERS Championship. The animated pro embraced the moment with characteristic flair, climbing out soaking wet to retrieve his prized ball while acknowledging the crowd.
Behind this playful moment lies the story of a player whose path to professional golf defies conventional narratives. While most of his PGA Tour peers emerged from country club backgrounds and elite junior programs, the young golfer’s journey began in the streets of Rosario, Argentina—a world away from the manicured fairways he now competes on weekly.
From charcoal sticks to PGA Tour cards: Alejandro Tosti’s remarkable rise
Born on May 30, 1996, in Rosario, Argentina, Alejandro Tosti grew up in financial uncertainty that made golf seem an impossible dream. His father worked as an electronic engineer, but the family still struggled to make ends meet in Argentina’s volatile economy. Despite these challenges, 6-year-old Alejandro became transfixed watching the 2001 Masters Tournament on television, sparking an improbable passion that would define his life.
A PRACTICE ROUND ACE AT 17 AND A DIP IN THE WATER FOR TOSTI!pic.twitter.com/oT2FuLFMU9 https://t.co/T2bMgJ1wlT
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