Dominican Republic-born star, 25, is taking part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship this week and is likely to be centre of attention.
That is because De los Santos has just one leg after his left one was amputated. He was hit by the vehicle when he was only 18 but has overcome his trauma to shine in the sporting world.
De los Santos opted against using a prosthetic limb and instead moves around the course on crutches. Instead he has relied on his balance and perfect swing to achieve a handicap of just three.
He will join stars of the game including Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els during the tournament which starts at St. Andrews and also takes in two other Scottish courses, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns.
'When I'm here on the golf course, I don't think I have a problem,' he said. 'I forget everything. I want to show the world I love this game.'
De los Santos was a promising baseball star in his teenage years and came close to joining Major League side Toronto Blue Jays before his accident.
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