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April 9, 2026
AUGUSTA, GA — When you enter the Masters North Shop, you can expect to find anything from polos to dog collars. But on Thursday, one patron nearly went home with a very unique keepsake.
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On the par-5 eighth, Xander Schauffele lost his tee shot a bit to the right, scattering the patrons. But when the World No. 10 got up to his golf ball, it was inside a patron’s merchandise bag.
You don’t see that every day—or ever.
After a laugh and taking a drop, Schauffele went on to make a par. Through eight holes, he was 1 under on the day and for the tournament.
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