The Masters: Jack Nicklaus Decides To Stop Traditional Par-3 Competition At Augusta National | Golf News
The traditional Par-3 competition will be live on Sky Sports Golf from 7pm on Wednesday, April 6, as part of extended coverage from The Masters at Augusta National; Opening of the men’s main races April 7-10 in Georgia
Last updated: 04/01/22 8:19 am
Six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus will no longer compete in Par-3 at Augusta National when the event returns this month.
The competition will return on Wednesday of competition week at The Masters, which was canceled two years ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with Nicklaus traditionally being part of the course and having a family member serving as its caddy. he.
Nicklaus made a hole in the Par-3 in 2015, his first at Augusta National, while his last appearance was when the event last took place in 2019.
“It was fun going to the Masters dinner (but) I finished Par-3 (Contest),” said Nicklaus Golfweek. “Until the end of my career, I played every year. But I couldn’t play anymore.”
Nicklaus previously described his 2018 appearance in the Par-3 competition as “his biggest day at Augusta National” after watching grandson Gary Nicklaus Jr make a hole in one at par- eighth three.
The Par-3 competition will be shown live on Wednesday April 6 from 7pm on Sky Sports Golf, before the opening round of The Masters is shown the next day from 2pm on the same channel.
The 82-year-old is still scheduled to take part in the traditional first tee before the opening round begins next Thursday, where he will be joined by three-time Blue Jacket winner Gary Player and the champion. two-time Masters Tom Watson as honorary starters.
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Harris withdraws from The Masters
Harris English has decided not to compete in The Masters as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn hip.
The world number 21, who won the PGA Tour twice last season and finished third at the US Open at Torrey Pines, has not competed since the Sony Open in mid-January.
In a statement on Twitter, English said: “Unfortunately, I will not be able to compete next week at The Masters. I am progressing very well after recent hip surgery, but must be cautious when returning to the competition. I’m looking forward to joining my friends and competitors on the PGA Tour soon.”
There is no substitute at The Masters, an invited tournament. That puts the field at 90 players, with a slot available if this week’s Texas Open winner does not qualify.
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