Times wires
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
This year's Par-3 curse goes to …
No player has won the Par-3 contest and the Masters in the same year. In line for the dubious distinction this year is Luke Donald, left, who shot 5-under 22 Wednesday to win. His best finish in six previous Masters: tie for third. "(My) game is fine," said the fourth ranked player in the world. "I've been preparing well." Other streaks for the Englishman to contend with: The last European to win the Masters was Jose Maria Olazabal, 1999. The last Englishman to win was Nick Faldo, 1996.
The family that golfs together …
Ian Poulter, who has family members with him in Augusta for the Masters, asked his mother, Theresa, to caddy for him in the Par-3 tournament. She hadn't done it before. Poulter posted on his Twitter account afterward: "Had a great time playing the par 3 with mum on the bag. Its great to share with friends & family. Special."