Par 3 Contest canceled for first time in 56 years

Par 3 Contest canceled for first time in 56 years

AUGUSTA, Ga. The Masters Par 3 Contest was canceled after only 55 minutes Wednesday because of inclement weather.It's the first time in the 56-year history of the event that it was canceled.Only 26 players started their round. When play was called for the day, at 1:25 p.m. ET, Mike Weir (through seven holes) and Brendan Steele (five) shared the lead at 3 under par.No winner was declared.
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It was a wet Wednesday at Augusta National, but some players, like Rory McIlroy, were able to squeeze in a nine-hole practice round before play was initially suspended for two and a half hours. When the course reopened, Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson and Louis Oosthuizen were among those who made a beeline for the Par 3 with their families.One of the highlights was Weir, who used a 9-iron to ace the fourth hole.The safety of everyone on our grounds was the determining factor in the decision to close the course and cancel the Par 3 Contest, Augusta National chairman Billy Payne said in a statement. We share in the disappointment of our patrons, but the safety of our grounds is always our primary concern.



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