Henry Grillo creates viral Guinness World Record moment with 466 foot putt and unforgettable pond dive

Henry Grillo, a YouTube golfer, made history on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Creator Classic held at East Lake in Atlanta. Setting a new Guinness World Record, he sank an utterly amazing putt from 466 feet.

Grillo celebrated by plunging into a nearby pond after the ball finally rolled in 17 seconds. The East Lake crowd cheered furiously for the unexpected stunt, and social media went viral with footage of his party.

Henry Grillo’s 466-foot putt rewrites the record books

Henry Grillo’s long-range putt shattered the previous Guinness World Record of 401 feet, which had been set by Jay Stocki.

Just last summer, PGA Tour winner and YouTube star Wesley Bryan drilled a putt from 432 feet, but that one never got official recognition. Grillo had playfully teased Bryan on Instagram earlier in the week, writing “your move,” and now he owns the record outright.The way the putt rolled made the moment even more dramatic. It wasn’t a classic smooth roll, many joked it looked more like a light chip shot but that didn’t matter. Guinness approved it, and fans counted the long 17 seconds until it finally dropped. When it did, the crowd erupted. The ball disappearing into the hole meant golf history had been made in front of thousands.

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Creator Classic shines spotlight on Grillo’s wild moment and Dalke’s big win

The Creator Classic brought together YouTube stars and amateur golfers in Atlanta for fun competition and a $100,000 prize pool. While Brad Dalke claimed the big cash prize with a strong finish, Henry Grillo stole the spotlight with his record-breaking stunt.As soon as the ball dropped, Henry Grillo sprinted to a nearby pond and leapt in, arms raised in triumph. Fans at East Lake roared, and within minutes, videos of the celebration flooded TikTok, X, and Instagram. Grillo's brave celebration drew accolades from many viewers who thought it was the ideal combination of history and comedy. Beginning as a creator event, Grillo's 466-foot miracle putt and the memorable pond dive that came after became a viral sports moment with golf lovers all around.