On April 10th, 1993, one of the most iconic moments in golf history took place at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. During the final round, Spanish golfer Sergio García, then only 13 years old, played alongside defending champion Fred Couples.
García had earned the opportunity to play in the Masters by winning the European Amateur Championship the previous year. His presence at the tournament generated a great deal of buzz, as he was the youngest player ever to compete in the Masters.
On the par-3 16th hole, García faced a challenging shot from the tee. With the pin placed precariously close to the water hazard, the young Spaniard knew he had to be precise. Stepping up to the tee, García took a deep breath and struck the ball with confidence. The gallery watched in awe as the ball landed softly on the green, took a couple of bounces, and rolled straight into the hole for a hole-in-one.
The crowd erupted in cheers as García threw his arms up in celebration, his face beaming with joy. Even the normally stoic Fred Couples couldn't help but smile at the incredible feat accomplished by his young playing partner.
García's hole-in-one remains one of the most memorable moments in Masters history, and it served as a launching pad for his successful professional career. He would go on to win multiple tournaments around the world and become one of the most recognizable faces in golf.
The 1993 Masters may have belonged to Bernhard Langer, who claimed his second green jacket that year, but it was Sergio García's hole-in-one on April 10th that stole the show and etched itself into the annals of golf history forever.
