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Before his ace, McIlroy had picked up a birdie on the 12th hole and parred the rest of his opening holes.

Allen stopped by last summer and tried mightily to be the first name on the “rock of fame,” where Nantz memorializes friends who ace the hole.

And, it also belied the tantalizing potential he is bringing to the Southland, where Dodgers officials hope he can quickly develop into a bona fide big league ace.

And, given their superfluous supply of pitching talent, they should also be able to provide Sasaki time to achieve those gains — and realize his tantalizing potential without the pressure of performing like an instant ace.

After serving an ace - his 24th of the match - to see out victory, Monfils danced in celebration before pumping his chest and roaring to the stands.