Masters Par 3 Contest 2015: Date, Live Stream Info and Preview

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Published: April 7, 2015

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The Masters Par 3 Contest takes place at Augusta National Golf Club's short nine-hole course, and the 2015 edition marks the 55th annual competition.

No one has ever won and then gone on to slip on the green jackets come Masters Sunday. Last year's Par 3 Contest champion, Ryan Moore, missed the cut.

Wednesday's exhibition often features family members or significant others caddying for the players. It's designed as a bit of a fun outlet prior to the time the world's best golfers get down to business in Thursday's first round.

Read on for more information about the event, including a bit of a preview and further details on what will go on.



 

2015 Masters Par 3 Contest Preview



Although the players are slated to tee off at noon, most of the biggest stars tend to take their time. No specific tee times are scheduled, keeping in line with the light and loose atmosphere.

One notable change will come in the form of one typical marquee trio. All-time major record holder Jack Nicklaus and global golf ambassador Gary Player will play alongside Ben Crenshaw in one of the groups this year.

Crenshaw, a two-time Masters champion, replaces Arnold Palmer. The King is unable to give it a go due to a shoulder injury, as reported by ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

The report also contained comments from Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne, who hinted that Crenshaw's inclusion is a tribute to the 63-year-old as he prepares to tee it up in the Maters for the last time.

"We felt (it) was a fitting way to acknowledge the end of Ben's illustrious 44 years of competition at the Masters," said Payne. "We look forward to Arnold's return to the Par 3 Contest next year."

Ever the class act, Crenshaw was humbled by the gesture, per Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard:



Most players participate in the contest though some opt not t...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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