Zach Johnson, the 2007 Masters champion, accidentally hit his ball off the tee during a practice swing on No. 13 during the second round Friday. Fortunately for him, it didn’t count.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It was a practice swing unlike any other.
Zach Johnson, the 2007 Masters champion, stepped to the tee box on the 13th hole at the tail end of Amen Corner during Friday’s second round.
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Johnson teed up his ball, squared up his stance and took a practice swing. What came next might be a staple of every weekend hacker’s repertoire but is something rarely seen on the PGA Tour, especially at fabled Augusta National Golf Club.
Johnson inadvertently hit the ball on his practice swing, sending it caroming off the tee marker on the right. The ball ended up about 3 or 4 yards in front of Johnson, who scooped it up and re-teed.
