It’s not shocking at all to have a few hole-in-one moments in the Masters Par 3 Contest, but the way Scottie Scheffler got his was about as crazy as you’ll see.
For those new to the Par 3 Contest, it’s not exactly traditional golf structure. It’s a laid-back family affair, with kids and spouses and family members joining the golfers, hitting some shots, and all sorts of fun.
Scheffler had friends Sam Burns and Tom Kim in his playing group Wednesday, and as the trio took to the 9th and final hole of the day, they decided to tee off together. (This isn’t uncommon in this event.) Watch the moment below… carefully.
Slam dunk Scottie style. Hole in one on No. 9! #themasters pic.twitter.com/SR5y7m2R4R
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 5, 2023
You may not have noticed it, but all three shots were pretty close, and you can clearly see three golf balls down there. So announcers were a bit surprised to learn that one of those didn’t belong. Seamus Power left his ball behind when he finished up, so there were actually FOUR balls. But one of them was in the hole. Turns out, it was Scottie’s, and it went straight in the hole.
As we noted earlier, the winner of the Par 3 Contest has never won the Masters Tournament in the same year, so the defending champion is probably happy he isn’t leading on Wednesday, despite the unlikely hole-in-one.
Oh, and just to point out, there have been a few other hole-in-one shots on the day, including TWO in a row from Seamus Power.
2022 Masters Tournament Complete Final Leaderboard and Winnings
1. Scottie Scheffler - $2.7 Million
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Scottie Scheffler celebrates after being awarded the Green Jacket during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
-10 69 67 71 71 278 2. Rory McIlroy - $1.62 Million
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after chipping in for birdie from the bunker on the 18th green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
-7 73 73 71 64 281 T3. Shane Lowry - $870,000
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Shane Lowry of Ireland tips his hat to the crowd on the 18th green after finishing his round during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
-5 73 68 73 69 283 T3. Cameron Smith - $870,000
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Cameron Smith of Australia plays his shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
-5 68 74 68 73 283
5. Collin Morikawa - $600,000
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Collin Morikawa plays his shot on the 11th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
-4 73 70 74 67 284
T6. Will Zalatoris - $521,250
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Will Zalatoris plays his shot from the bunker on the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
-3 71 72 75 67 285T6. Corey Conners - $521,250
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Corey Conners of Canada plays his shot from the bunker on the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
-3 70 73 72 70 285
T8. Justin Thomas - $450,000
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Justin Thomas reacts after making birdie on the second green during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
-1 76 67 72 72 287T8. Sungjae Im - $450,000
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Sungjae Im of South Korea plays his shot on the 11th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
-1 67 74 71 75 287
T10. Cameron Champ - $390,000
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 08: Cameron Champ plays his shot on the second hole during the second round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
E 72 75 71 70 288
T10. Charl Schwartzel - $390,000
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Charl Schwartzel of South Africa reacts after making par from the bunker on the second hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
E 72 69 73 74 288
