Masters Par-3 contest cancelled due to Covid-19 protocols

Augusta National Golf Club has announced that the Masters Par-3 contest won’t be held because of social distancing protocols related to the coronavirus pandemic.

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This marks the second consecutive year the traditional Masters kick-off event has been canceled, and the third time in the past five years.

Storms forced officials to call off the event in 2017.

The club said in a release that it hoped the event would resume in 2022 and reiterated its rules for attending this year’s Masters.

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Those part of the limited crowd in attendance must wear a face covering at all times and maintain a physical distancing of at least six feet.

The reigning champion of the Par-3 contest is Matt Wallace, who edged Sandy Lyle in a playoff back in 2019.

This year’s Masters is scheduled for April 8-11.

World No 1 Dustin Johnson will defend his green jacket.

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