Ex-MLB star Jimmy Rollins sinks hole-in-one at American Century golf tournament

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Jimmy Rollins, a former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop and World Series champion, had reason to celebrate as he participated in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament on Saturday.

Rollins was at the par-3 12th hole at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Club in Nevada. He took his swing from the tee box, saw his ball hit the green and then roll into the cup. It was the third straight year a hole-in-one has been made at the American Century Championship.

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Jimmy Rollins watches his chip shot during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Tom R. Smedes, Tom R. Smedes via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

He also received MasterCraft X24 boat for his accomplishment.

"Was the third hole, so I started on the (back nine). And I just got my first hole-in-one and won a boat," he said, via NBC Sports. "American Century Championship, oh man, this is beautiful."

He said it was the first hole-in-one he’s ever made.

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins and second baseman Chase Utley celebrate following their 8-6 victory over Los Angeles the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 15, 2009. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA Today Sports)

Rollins was still toward the bottom of the leaderboard as the tournament started back up again on Sunday. Former NHL star Joe Pavelski and ex-U.S. men’s soccer star Taylor Twellman were vying for the lead along with country music artist Jake Owen and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielmen.

The tournament has been played annually