We’re all missing the Masters this week.
The first major tournament of the men’s golf calendar being postponed until November is a light at the end of this coronavirus quarantine tunnel, but professional players and fans alike are yearning for competitive golf, especially at Augusta National.
Defending champion Tiger Woods wasn’t able to hold his Champions Dinner Tuesday night, so he held his own with his family instead. That got us thinking.
Today was supposed to be the annual Masters Par 3 Contest. Because we aren’t able to watch this year’s event, let’s take a trip down memory lane to one of the most-famous moments in recent par 3 history.
Two years ago, Gary Nicklaus Jr. – or G.T., as he’s known – accomplished something every golfer dreams of, making a hole-in-one. As if his impressive shot wasn’t enough, he did it during the Masters Par 3 Contest, in front of his six-time Masters champion grandfather Jack, three-time winner at Augusta Gary Player and two-time champion Tom Watson.
The reaction on the tee, in the gallery and on the broadcast was priceless.
“We talked about this the other day,” said Jack with a smile.
At an event chalk-full of history, this shot will be talked about forever, Mr. Nicklaus.
