Champ Kind Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 By Steve Keating AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - It would not have seemed odd had Paul Chaplet caddied for one of golf's greats at the Masters Par-3 contest on Wednesday but the 16-year-old turned a few heads when he reached for a club and teed it up The youngest player at the 80th Masters would have had more in common with many of the grandchildren looping for their famous grandfathers, such as Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, than with his playing companions Justin Rose and Troy Merritt. "I've never had so much fun playing golf in my life," smiled Chaplet. "Also playing with two great players, it can't get much better than that." The first golfer from Costa Rica to qualify for a Masters, Chaplet earned his place in the Augusta field in January by winning the Latin America Amateur Championship. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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