Thankfully Kristoffer Broberg did have a timeless image to cling onto after watching his seven iron from (approx.) 186 yards disappear on the Majlis’ par-3 7th hole – one that will become very real when he’s presented with the prize for his ace after today’s second round at Emirates Golf Club.

The 32-year-old Swede will be rewarded with a wristwatch from the title sponsor and only needed to spin on his heels after the perfect shot to be put in the frame; the billboard behind him was adorned with a picture of the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co-Axial Master Chronometer that is now his.

Ryder Cupper Alex Noren claims Broberg practices more than any other player in the world, regularly training from dawn until dusk when he is at home in Sweden.

Broberg, who went on to card a 70, now has an elegant timepiece to remind him of the time, and that all the hard toil has been worthwhile.