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The Masters Announces Historic Justin Thomas News Before 2026 Tournament

The Masters Announces Historic Justin Thomas News Before 2026 Tournament

Summary

Justin Thomas made a hole-in-one at the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National. It was his first ace at the Par 3 Contest in 10 years. This achievement places him in a select group of golfers who have made aces a decade apart in the event.

Key Facts

  • Justin Thomas made a hole-in-one on the second hole of the Par 3 Contest.
  • He played alongside American golfers Max Homa and Jordan Spieth.
  • Thomas' last hole-in-one at the Par 3 Contest was in 2016.
  • He is now the fifth person to make aces 10 years apart in the Par 3 Contest.
  • Other golfers with similar records are Craig Stadler, Gary Player, Luke List, and Mike Weir.
  • Two other golfers, Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley, also made holes-in-one that day.
  • Keegan Bradley became the first golfer to record aces in two consecutive Par 3 events at Augusta.
  • Justin Thomas will start the 2026 Masters Tournament with a tee time of 1:32 p.m. ET on Thursday.

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