Andy Sullivan, David Lingmerth, Webb Simpson, Smylie Kaufman were the other players to record holes-in-one, with Sullivan doing so on the fifth. No player has gone on to earn a green jacket after winning the contest in its 54-year history. “Thank you very much for taking the time to talk and take a picture with me!!!”
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In 10 previous Masters, including the past five in a row, he has always made the cut and a year ago finished second.
It was a great day for Jimmy Walker and hopefully there are even greater days ahead for the veteran.
But this day never has been about the lowest score, it has been about fun, family and reflections. This year, I just wanted to change it up a little bit and maybe just get away from the spotlight a little bit. “I think I have a good shot to really play well and have a chance to win”.
For the patrons following along the trio of Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth on Wednesday, well, they got more than they ever could have bargained for. Surprisingly, Spieth contributed nothing to this extraordinary moment.
There were a record nine hole-in-ones on Wednesday (local time) spread across six of the nine par-3s – the biggest roar reserved for 80-year-old three-time Masters victor Gary Player after he aced the 115-yard seventh.
Since the Par 3 Contest’s inception in 1960, golfers have combined to shoot 80 holes-in-one, averaging about 1.4 aces per round.
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Jack Nicklaus stretches before hitting a ceremonial first tee before the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Augusta, Ga.
