Jonathan “JJ” Jakovac’s visit to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Florida proved to be memorable on Wednesday. Jakovac is Caddy of Morikawa, the fourth largest golfer in the world.
Jakovac usually sees a shot of Morikawa’s ace in front of fans.
However, this time, the caddy had the opportunity to shine when he arrived at the teebox on the par 3 “Island Green”.
Jakovac hit the ball and saw him temporarily settle down on the downslope of the green before rolling back to complete the ace.
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Morikawa caddy Jonathan “JJ” Jacobach throws grass to check the winds of the 14th hole tee on March 8, 2025 in Orlando, Florida in the third round of the Bay Hill Club and Lodge Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Keyur Khamar/PGA Tour via Getty Images)
Jakovac remembered his thought process the moment he hit the ball.
“We had to ride the wind to get there,” he told Golfweek. “When it got off, I was like, ‘If it lands the right distance, it’s the perfect line.’ It started to spin and I was saying, “This has a heckuva chance.” ”
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Jakovac was in the annual Caddy Contest. Over the last quarter century, the event took place on Wednesday before the athletes championship, giving caddies the opportunity to take shots in the famous hall.
The Florida Times union reported that Jacobac has become the first caddy in the history of the contest.
Morakawa handed the driver to Caddy Jonathan “JJ” Jacobach on the tee on the 16th hole in the third round of the Bay Hill Club and Lodge Arnold Palmer Invitational, on March 8, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. (Keyur Khamar/PGA Tour via Getty Images)
Min Woolly, Isaiah Salinda, Jason Day and their caddies celebrated after the ace of Jakovak. Jakovac won the National Player of the Year honour twice when he played golf at Chico State.
Morakawa speaks with Caddy Jonathan “JJ” Yakovac on his first hole tee during the first round of the Sentry at Kapalua’s Plantation Course, held in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, January 4, 2024. (Tracy Wilcox/PGA Tour via Getty Images)
Morikawa also talked about unique moments.
“Hole-in-ones are special,” he said. “17 hole-in-ones for all the other caddies…”
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Jakovac took his hole-in-one home private money and a $10,000 sponsorship award and was awarded an ACCE to the VIP parking lot for the remaining tournaments.
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