Alabama Golfer Achieves Hole-in-One at Masters Warmup Tournament
Justin Thomas, a former Alabama All-American, recorded a hole-in-one during the annual Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday. The ace came on the second hole and drew laughs from playing partners Jordan Spieth and Max Homa.
The moment was widely noted, with headlines such as Alabama Golfer Achieves Hole-in-One at Masters Warmup Tournament appearing across outlets. Thomas later joked that he enjoyed the shot far more than his partners.
Par 3 contest highlights
The Par 3 Contest is played on Augusta National’s nine-hole, par-27 layout. It has been an annual event since 1960.
Aaron Rai of England won the contest. He finished at 6-under 21.
Thomas and other aces
This marked Thomas’ second hole-in-one at the Par 3 Contest. He first aced the fourth hole in 2016.
- Wyndam Clark — ace on No. 7
- Keegan Bradley — ace on No. 8
- Tommy Fleetwood — ace on No. 4
The event often includes family members or celebrities as informal caddies. Players may let guests hit shots, but must play every shot themselves to be eligible to win.
Masters field and tee times
Justin Thomas is preparing for his 11th Masters start. He will tee off in the first round at 12:32 p.m. CDT on Thursday.
| Player | Tee time (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Bubba Watson | 8:02 a.m. |
| Davis Riley | 10:51 a.m.* |
| Danny Willett | 10:51 a.m.* |
| Justin Thomas | 12:32 p.m. |
*Riley and Willett are in the same group and start at 10:51 a.m. Thursday.
Notable past champions and contenders
Justin Thomas has 16 PGA Tour wins, including two PGA Championship titles. His best Masters finish came in 2020 when he placed fourth.
Bubba Watson, a former Faulkner State golfer, is a two-time Masters champion. He won in 2012 and 2014.
Danny Willett, a former Jacksonville State golfer, won the Masters in 2016. Davis Riley is another Alabama alumnus in the 91-player field.
No Par 3 Contest winner has gone on to win the Masters in the same year. Coverage provided by Filmogaz.com.
