Scheffler strikes an ace during Par 3 Contest, aims to protect Masters title

AUGUSTA, Ga. (KXAN)-- Protecting Masters champ Scottie Scheffler rattled an ace on the ninth hole of Wednesday's Par 3 Contest, but maybe the good news is for him, he didn't win it.

Tom Hoge fired a 6-under-par to win the family-centric exhibition occasion on Augusta National's newly-renovated par-3 course, but it's popular that the Par 3 winner has actually never won the genuine tournament in the same year. Scheffler stated he was out there just for fun, anyhow.

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" We were attempting to make one all day, and I think it was simply a slam dunk," he stated. "The people were pretty focused enjoying their shots so they didn't see it rather go in, however they heard the noise and I was, ‘‘ yeah, that was mine.'".

Scheffler, who golfed for the Texas Longhorns from 2014-2018, said the event was all about spending time with friends and family prior to the first round of the competition Thursday.

As the protecting champion, he also hosted the Masters Club dinner on Tuesday, and the Dallas native's Texas roots came through clear and loud with his menu option for the main course-- a Texas Ribeye.

He likewise selected cheeseburger sliders "Scottie style," as an appetiser, and his design is to put french fries directly on the burger.

" Everybody enjoyed the food and it was great fellowship," he stated. "I shivered through my speech the whole time, but I made it through it.".

Seamus Power had 2 aces on Hole Nos. 8 and 9, Bubba Watson aced Hole No. 4 and Hoge did the very same on No. 8.