Michael Block, who became a viral sensation after his stunning hole-in-one at the 2023 PGA Championship, has made headlines once again—but this time for a hilariously awkward celebration at the Presidents Cup in Montreal.
After his unforgettable performance at Oak Hill, where he earned a top-15 finish as the lowest-scoring club professional, Block’s fame skyrocketed. And on Friday night, he added another unforgettable moment to his growing legacy—this time involving Wayne Gretzky and his wife, Janet.
In a light-hearted exhibition hosted by Michelob Ultra following the second round of the Presidents Cup, Block was invited to take part in a hole-in-one competition in Canada. The event paired him with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, a familiar face on the golf course thanks to his regular outings with his son-in-law, professional golfer Dustin Johnson. The challenge? They had 90 attempts to score an ace.
Despite numerous attempts, Block finally sunk a hole-in-one, though it happened well after the sun had set. The crowd erupted in excitement as the celebratory vibes carried on into the night. However, in the midst of all the excitement, an unexpectedly funny moment stole the spotlight.
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As soon as Block’s shot found the hole, the 48-year-old golfer turned in celebration, grabbed Gretzky’s wife, Janet, by the waist, and lifted her off the ground in a burst of joy. But in his enthusiasm, Block made a crucial mistake—he let go before making sure she was stable. The result? Janet Gretzky lost her balance and fell right onto her backside in front of the entire crowd.
The sequence of events was a hilarious and unintentional mishap that drew comparisons to WWE legend Arn Anderson’s famous “Spinebuster” move.
Janet, who clearly wasn’t expecting to be dropped, took the fall with grace as the crowd roared with laughter. The whole moment added an extra layer of comedy to an already celebratory occasion.
It’s hard to believe that in just a year, a PGA club pro not only became a household name but also managed to outplay one of the greatest athletes of all time, Wayne Gretzky, in a hole-in-one competition.
And if that wasn’t wild enough, he capped it off by accidentally dropping Gretzky’s wife during the post-shot celebration!
Trying to explain this series of events to someone just a year ago would have seemed utterly surreal.
Michael Block, once known only to golf enthusiasts, is now a viral sensation—his success on the course matched only by his ability to create unforgettable moments off of it. What a wild ride!
