Seven-year-old golfing prodigy in the U-K among top 40

by The Bulldog • July 26, 2016

Jack Dirkin is ranked in the top 40 in the world for his age and is tipped to be the next UK golf superstar. His dad noticed how consistently he hit the ball when he was just a toddler.

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