[골프토픽] Masters “Par 3 contest canceled again this year with Corona 19~”

[아시아경제 노우래 기자] ○… The Masters of’Myeongin Heath’ canceled the par 3 contest this year as well.

Augusta National of Georgia, Atlanta, USA, which hosts the Masters, announced on the 16th (Korean time), “We will not hold a par 3 contest according to the social distancing guidelines related to Corona 19,” and “I look forward to reopening next year.” Following last year, it was canceled for two consecutive years due to Corona 19. It was misfired in 2017 due to the weather. The day before the opening day, it is an event in which the participating players go around 9 par 3 holes with acquaintances such as family and girlfriend as caddy.

It is also famous for jinx that “the winning player has never reached the top of the Masters.” Masters, who returned to April this year, also receives some galleries again. Last year, it was held unattended in November, but this year it allows a limited number of Patron to visit the site. However, as in last year, everyone participating in the Masters should always wear a mask and follow the guidelines, such as maintaining a minimum physical distance of 6 feet (1.8 m).

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