WATCH: Donaldson hits first ace of 2018 at SA Open

Cape Town - Jamie Donaldson started 2018 in the best way possible by hitting an ace at the South African Open at Glendower Golf Club on Thursday.

Using a 9-iron, the Welshman aced the par-3, 14th hole in the opening round of the tournament.

The 42-year-old broke a eight European Tour tournament hole-in-one drought and sadly, no prize was involved.

He carded a first round of two-under-par 70, five shots behind joint leaders, American Chase Koepka and local favourite Branden Grace.

In 2013, Donaldson famously recorded a hole-in-one in the opening round of the Masters at Augusta National.

?? HOLE-IN-ONE ??@DonaldsonJamie is all smiles ??#BMWSAOpen pic.twitter.com/fEdj2KuJhr

— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) January 11, 2018