'Mini McIlroy’ sinks 70 yard hole in one - aged four

A pint-sized golfer has been hailed as the ‘next Rory McIlroy’ after sinking a 70-yard hole-in-one - at the age of four.

Talented Caleb Parry received applause from stunned bystanders when he hit the astonishing eagle on a par three-hole during a junior tournament.

Proud dad James, 35, said he had first bought the lad set of plastic clubs to play with at home 18 months ago.

But Caleb was soon taking to his local club’s fairways and showing off his “ridiculous” swing, which has earned him plaudits from adult members.

He had taken just 12 lessons with a professional player before he was invited to join the Junior Sixes tournament at Caldy Golf Club, in Birkenhead.