Skipping across the pond: The best photos and videos of Tuesday's tradition at the Masters

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It's become a Masters tradition on Tuesday's that the best players in the world have a little fun by skipping balls across the pond at No. 16.

From Canadians Corey Conners, Mike Weir, Taylor Pendrith and Nick Taylor doing it together to Rory McIlroy nearly taking out a turtle, players joined in the fun at Augusta National.

Here's a look at some of the special moments Tuesday at No. 16 as players skipped it across the pond.

The Masters: Players skip balls across the pond at Augusta National​

Take a look at some of the best photos from No. 16 as players skipped balls across the pond.

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Augusta National: Watch skipped shots at No. 16​

Rory McIlroy nearly clipped a turtle as his ball skipped across the pond and the bank of the 16th green.

Best seat in the house to watch Rory McIlroy's skip shot on No. 16. #themasterspic.twitter.com/bSOjZjvyeF

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 8, 2025

Canadians team up to hit four balls across the pond at once.

The Canadian foursome of Mike Weir, Taylor Pendrith, Nick Taylor and Corey Conners participate in the Masters tradition of skipping balls across the pond on No. 16. #themasterspic.twitter.com/uURKmuJIXK

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 8, 2025

Players talk about the tradition.

Half talent, half luck. Regardless of outcome, skipping balls on No. 16 brings smiles every time. #themasterspic.twitter.com/YHCmQMeg5T

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 7, 2025

Ryne Dennis is the Deep South Connect Team Editor for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X @RyneDennis and email at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Masters players skip balls across the pond at No. 16. See photos/video

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