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Aaron Rai Wins 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest as Bradley Makes History with Back-to-Back Aces
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Aaron Rai Wins 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest as Bradley Makes History with Back-to-Back Aces

Aaron Rai won the 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest with a 6-under 21, highlighted by four holes-in-one: Justin Thomas (No. 2) and Wyndham Clark (No. 7) earlier, plus Keegan Bradley (No. 8) becoming the first to ace in back-to-back years, and Tommy Fleetwood also acing No. 4 with his son Frankie on the bag. The event featured heartwarming family moments and a 90-year-old Gary Player delivering a long birdie, but, as tradition holds, no Par 3 winner has ever gone on to win the Masters in the same year.

Fleetwood Fever fuels Masters Par 3 drama as aces pour in
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Fleetwood Fever fuels Masters Par 3 drama as aces pour in

Live updates from the Masters Par 3 Contest feature a wave of holes-in-one and bold shots: Justin Thomas opens with the day’s first ace on No. 2, Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley also card aces, Tommy Fleetwood nails his fourth ace of the day, and Frankie Fleetwood’s pond-cross attempt falls short; Aaron Rai leads at -6 after four straight birdies while other big names chase, with course conditions described as crispy by commentators as tee times unfold.

ShopRite LPGA Classic Highlights: Hole Outs, Qualifiers, and Prize Payouts
sports10 months ago

ShopRite LPGA Classic Highlights: Hole Outs, Qualifiers, and Prize Payouts

In the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic, Mao Saigo scored her first albatross and Yuri Yoshida made her first career ace, both contributing to an exciting day of golf in Galloway, NJ. Saigo's impressive shot helped her move into the top five, and Yoshida's ace added to the season's total of hole-in-ones, supporting a charity initiative for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Golfer Sues Tournament Organizer Over Promised Mercedes
sports2 years ago

Golfer Sues Tournament Organizer Over Promised Mercedes

Linda Chen, a former professional golfer, is suing the organizers of a charity golf tournament after being denied a brand-new Mercedes-Benz prize for hitting a hole-in-one. The defendants argue that Chen was ineligible to win the car as the tournament rules stated that only amateurs qualified for the prize. Chen claims she competed as a professional golfer for a limited time and has been registered as an amateur for over 15 years. She is seeking either the prize or $90,000 in damages. The lawsuit will determine who is responsible for the outcome.

"British Open: Historic Hole-in-One and Bunker Changes Spark Excitement"
sports2 years ago

"British Open: Historic Hole-in-One and Bunker Changes Spark Excitement"

Travis Smyth made history at the British Open by scoring the first-ever hole-in-one at Royal Liverpool's new 17th hole, known as "Little Eye." The 132-yard par 3 hole has proven to be challenging for players, with various hazards surrounding it. Smyth's ace is the first at the Open since 2021 and the first at Royal Liverpool since 2006. The short 17th hole is expected to play a significant role in the outcome of the tournament.

Stephen Curry's Epic Hole-in-One Celebration Steals the Show
sports2 years ago

Stephen Curry's Epic Hole-in-One Celebration Steals the Show

Stephen Curry made a hole-in-one at the American Century Championship celebrity tournament, maintaining his lead in the event. Curry's shot on the 152-yard par-three seventh hole earned him eight points in the modified Stableford scoring system. The Golden State Warriors star described the moment as "wild" and said he "blacked out" after seeing the ball disappear into the hole. Curry, who started playing golf at the age of 10, had his second career hole-in-one and is currently three points ahead of NHL forward Joe Pavelski and former tennis player Mardy Fish.

Stephen Curry's Epic Hole-in-One Celebration
sports2 years ago

Stephen Curry's Epic Hole-in-One Celebration

Steph Curry amazed spectators at the American Century Championship by hitting a jaw-dropping hole-in-one on the seventh hole. After running the length of the hole in celebration, Curry expressed his disbelief and exhaustion. The ace was his second ever, and it helped boost his lead in the tournament, earning him eight points and a tournament-best score of 43 points through eight holes in round two.

"Steph Curry's Epic Hole-In-One Ignites Wild Celebration"
sports2 years ago

"Steph Curry's Epic Hole-In-One Ignites Wild Celebration"

NBA star Stephen Curry made a hole-in-one at the seventh hole during the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, causing him and his caddie to explode with excitement. This was Curry's second ace and the first-ever on the seventh hole. The ace came a day after Curry made an impressive 20-foot putt. Going into the second round, Curry led the tournament and expressed the importance of not getting ahead of himself.