Ernie Els Sets Record for Worst Score on First Hole at Masters By Missing Six Easy Putts
The 2016 Masters Tournament started today, so it’s time for professional golfers to bring their A games to the Augusta National course.
At least one golfer left his at home.
Ernie Els got off to a particularly horrible start, missing six putts from within three feet on the first hole. His score on first hole was 9 (originally recorded as a 10), extremely rare for a pro on par-4 hole.
Ernie Els made a 10 (!) on the first hole. Previous highest score on the first hole at the Masters was 8.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 7, 2016
It’s surprising how calm the 46-year-old Els looked during his meltdown, but he finally brought out his inner Happy Gilmore and tapped in.
[youtube video=”When all he had to do was tap it in. ” /]Els finished the round at 8 over par for an 80. Maybe he will get his groove back later in the tournament—if he makes the cut.
Watch the poor display of putting in the video below.
INCREDIBLE!! @TheBig_Easy suffers a NIGHTMARE at #TheMasters hitting a 10 on a par 4. #GoingForGreen #Golf pic.twitter.com/ef9brhINM5
— FOX Sports Asia (@FOXSportsAsia) April 7, 2016
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Ernie Els Sets Record for Worst Score on First Hole at Masters By Missing Six Easy Putts
The 2016 Masters Tournament started today, so it’s time for professional golfers to bring their A games to the Augusta National course.
At least one golfer left his at home.
Ernie Els got off to a particularly horrible start, missing six putts from within three feet on the first hole. His score on first hole was 9 (originally recorded as a 10), extremely rare for a pro on par-4 hole.
Ernie Els made a 10 (!) on the first hole. Previous highest score on the first hole at the Masters was 8.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 7, 2016
It’s surprising how calm the 46-year-old Els looked during his meltdown, but he finally brought out his inner Happy Gilmore and tapped in.
[youtube video=”When all he had to do was tap it in. ” /]Els finished the round at 8 over par for an 80. Maybe he will get his groove back later in the tournament—if he makes the cut.
Watch the poor display of putting in the video below.
INCREDIBLE!! @TheBig_Easy suffers a NIGHTMARE at #TheMasters hitting a 10 on a par 4. #GoingForGreen #Golf pic.twitter.com/ef9brhINM5
— FOX Sports Asia (@FOXSportsAsia) April 7, 2016