With the Masters comes a handful of rich traditions. After a couple days of preparation, Wednesday afternoon is reserved for a little fun and relaxation with friends and family during the Par 3 Contest. Here are some highlights from the aces at the Par 3 Course at Augusta National.
Mark O’Meara, the 1998 Masters champion, starts the Par 3 Contest off with the first ace of the day.
1998 Masters Champion @OmearaGolf captures the first hole-in-one of this year's 2019 Par 3 Contest. #themasters pic.twitter.com/WaoV6mMc5R
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 10, 2019
Shane Lowry got in on the fun next with an ace at No. 2. The shot is certainly highlight-worthy, but the reaction after and celebration with his daughter might be more impressive.
.@ShaneLowryGolf sure knows how to start a round of golf. pic.twitter.com/qB8f5kk1ow
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 10, 2019
Professionals aren’t the only ones carding aces Wednesday at Augusta National. Current UCLA standout and U.S. Amateur runner-up Devon Bling holed out, too.
Hole-in-one at No. 7!
US Amateur runner-up @dbling65 wins a piece of crystal at the Par 3 Contest. pic.twitter.com/V1Inl2wq4v
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 10, 2019
Competing in his first Masters Tournament, Matt Wallace having some fun after his hole-in-one.
First time’s a charm for Englishman @mattsjwallace. pic.twitter.com/2vIA9k2FuT
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 10, 2019
After both posting 5 under, Wallace defeated Sandy Lyle in a sudden-death playoff. It should be noted, too, that no winner of the Par 3 Contest has gone on to win the Masters the same week.
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