He had been playing in the Roann Trophy competition and the Mini, worth £40,000, was donated as a prize by the event’s sponsor.
“There were no mass celebrations. I think I was shocked into this calm sense of not quite knowing what to do with myself, but very happy,” he said.
Mr Haimes said he “knew” the shot “was good straight away” before hearing “a bit of a commotion” when it dropped in the hole.
Roger South, director of the kitchen workshop supplier Roann Ltd, said he had previously offered small cash prizes, which had never been claimed, before deciding to up his contribution to the tournament this year.
“I get a lot out of this club, so I don’t mind putting back in,” he added.
