A grandad has become what is believed to be the oldest golfer in Britain to get a hole-in-one at the age of 92.

Pershore resident Derek Jackson achieved the incredible feat on the 6th hole at Evesham Golf Course.

The retired chartered engineer said he knew he had teed off a good shot from the 150-yard par three but was left stunned when he found it had gone straight in the hole.

And while most players can go their whole lives without getting a hole-in-one - this is Derek's SECOND after he did the same 12 years ago.

The dad-of-two, who also has three grandchildren, said: "My first thought when it went in was this is going to cost me a bottle of whisky.

"That's the tradition at the club. You have to put a bottle of whisky on the bar if you get a hole-in-one so I thought this is going to be a pricey round of golf.

"But it still feels really special to get a hole-in-one even after doing it once before.

"It's nice to know I could be the oldest or one of the oldest to achieve a hole-in-one, I've tried to keep active and still enjoy my golf.”

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Evesham Journal: Derek said he will have to buy a bottle of whisky, as per the club's traditionDerek said he will have to buy a bottle of whisky, as per the club's tradition (Image: SWNS)

Derek, who has been playing golf since 1957, previously sank an ace on a 160 yard par three at Rochdale Golf Course in Greater Manchester in 2011, aged 81.

His latest triumph came during a round with friends on Monday, April 17.

Derek believes both achievements were "90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill".

"I had been playing with two other friends on Monday and I knew I'd hit a good shot and thought it might be somewhere near the pin,” he added.

"It was over a brow of a hill so we didn't know it had gone in until we got nearer the green.

"We couldn't see my ball and one of my playing partners checked and shouted out 'it's gone in the hole'.

"I couldn't believe it. It is a good feeling definitely and some golfers never get to experience it once let alone twice.

"Everyone always debates whether it's skill or luck and, to be honest, I think it's about 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill."

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Evesham Journal: Derek with a newspaper article about his first hole-in-oneDerek with a newspaper article about his first hole-in-one (Image: SWNS)

Derek, who was married to wife Elsie for 57 years before she passed away eight years ago aged 82, says he now struggles to get out for a round during the winter months but tries to play twice a week when the weather improves.

He added: "I'm a fair-weather player now.

"I do try and get out about twice a week in the summer months. I've been playing now for 66 years and still enjoy it.

"As Andy Warhol said I'm just enjoying my 15 minutes of fame."

Evesham Journal: Derek tries to play a couple of rounds a week during the warmer monthsDerek tries to play a couple of rounds a week during the warmer months (Image: SWNS)