Potter claims par-3 crown but caddie Wozniacki flops
0 Comment(s)
Print
E-mail Shanghai Daily, April 12, 2013
|
|
|
Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki share a laugh at the Par 3 Contest. |
Ted Potter set the stage for the 77th Masters by winning the traditional eve-of-tournament Par-3 Contest on Wednesday, while tennis star Caroline Wozniacki provided comic relief.
The 29-year-old debutante carded a 5-under 22 on the nine-hole par-3 layout, which lies adjacent to the Augusta National course.
That left him in a five-way tie for the lead along with Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson, Nick Watney and Ernie Els. The American then sealed a solo win on the second hole of the ensuing playoff against just Kuchar and Mickelson, the two others having opted out.
By winning, Potter invited the curse of the Par-3 contest to fall upon his head as, since 1960 when the family and friends knockabout was first held, no winner has gone on to win the green jacket four days later.
The glamour team of the day, however, was undoubtedly Rory McIlroy with his tennis-playing girlfriend Wozniacki on the bag, which produced the unlikely scenario of autograph hunters surrounding both player and caddie. The Dane, a former world No. 1, has often been seen at Ulsterman McIlroy's side at tournaments when her own playing schedule allows, but this time she actually tried her hand at hitting a shot competitively.
As it turned out her swing was not up to the standard of her serve as her feeble effort off the tee barely covered 10 yards before plopping into the water. That still produced a consolation high-five from McIlroy.
Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)