But the TV cameras were running on Tuesday when the Spaniard stepped up to the tee box at the par-three 16th on his 26th birthday, and attempted a trick shot that is part of the Masters practice round tradition. His ball was on the move for 20 seconds, the excitement only building as it got closer and closer to the hole. Rahm could barely contain his joy, while practice round partner Rickie Fowler almost keeled over in laughter at the improbability of it all. Or if all had been quiet when Jack Nicklaus almost aced the hole as he charged to victory in 1986. This year some players are not even bothering with the trick shot practice round routine.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 10, 2020 23:15 UTC