It’s time for one of the best traditions of Masters week: the Par 3 Contest.
With the first major of the year beginning Thursday morning, many competitors will head to Augusta National Golf Club’s renovated Par 3 Course to enjoy nine holes with family, friends and others Wednesday afternoon.
After the Par 3 Contest was canceled in 2020 and 2021, last year’s edition was shortened because of weather, with Canadians Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes splitting the title at 4-under 23. It was the first time since 2012 there were multiple winners because of a suspension of play.
However, the 2023 edition is bound to be thrilling. The new course will be showcased for the first time to the world in one of the most heartwarming events in golf.
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Seamus Power made the first hole-in-one of the day on the eighth hole, and he did it again on the ninth hole. Bubba Watson aced the fourth. After Power aced the ninth, defending Masters champion Scottie Scheffler canned a shot on there, too. Later on, Tom Hoge joined Power with an ace at the eighth.
There are now 107 holes-in-one during the Masters Par 3 Contest. Power’s back-to-back aces are the third time it has happened.
Here are the best photos from the afternoon at Augusta National’s short course:
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