While the gator gripped Aarts' right ankle, he hit the giant reptile three times in its eye with his Cleveland putter. The gator then released Aarts, who crawled out of the water hazard.
"It's a good thing I had that putter," Aarts told WINK. "It's a good, solid, heavy putter. I guess a golfer should always keep a club in his hand."
The 10-foot gator was trapped about an hour later by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials.
Aarts' big regret that day? Not getting to make the birdie.
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