Russell Henley was the last man to qualify for the 2017 Masters. And while he won’t win the tournament, he’s made a lasting impact on the course at Augusta.
Henley’s approach shot to the par-four fifth hole was on the money. He not only holed the shot, but landed it right in the hole.
Watch @russhenleygolf's 185-yard second shot fly in for eagle on No. 5. #themasters pic.twitter.com/blVYOq5TmV
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2017
While a few groups would play the hole after, it was eventually determined that Henley’s shot damaged the hole.
#RussellHenley ruined the cup on the 5th hole by flying his ball right into the cup…#TheMasters #MastersSunday pic.twitter.com/YWNd8VPugl
— PGA Santa (@pga_santa) April 9, 2017
This led to a committee of greenskeepers marching out to cut a brand new hole. Certainly, this is not something you see every day, especially in a major championship.