WATCH: Justin Thomas makes hole-in-one during Masters Par 3 Contest
Former Alabama golfer Justin Thomas delivered the first big moment of Masters week, draining a hole-in-one during the annual Par 3 Contest.
The first big moment surrounding the 2026 Masters Tournament belongs to former Alabama golfer Justin Thomas. On Wednesday afternoon, Thomas, while participating in the Masters Par 3 Contest, delivered the first of what will be many memorable moments this week in Augusta, draining a hole-in-one during the annual event. Thomas' hole-in-one came on the hole two, draining the shot from the tee box.
What a way to start the Par 3 Contest. Hole-in-one for Justin Thomas on No. 2.
#themasters pic. twitter. com/HHx7hFP73A ā The Masters (@TheMasters) April 8, 2026 While the Par 3 Contest score does not apply to the actual tournament, Thomas did still impress during the event as well, which annually opens the Masters, by shooting a -1 (26) throughout the nine-hole course.
Thomas is one-of-two former Alabama golfers playing this year in Augusta, with he and Davis Riley both looking to win their first green jacket later this weekend. A veteran at the Masters, Thomas is making his eleventh consecutive appearance in Augusta, which dates back to 2014. Thomas' best finish ever was fourth back in 2020, with the former Alabama standout finished tied-36 a year ago after missing the cut in both 2023 and 2024.