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Alex Rodriguez is undoubtedly an MLB great. After a successful twenty-two-season career in baseball, A-Rod retired with a list of accomplishments a mile long. Since then, he has taken up a lot of new ventures, like part-owing a basketball team and establishing his business empire. He still stays in touch with baseball as an analyst for FOX Sports. But a new-ish interest of the former Yankee is yet another sport – golf.

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With a natural athlete’s talent, Rodriguez was a multi-sport player in high school. But while he played QB for the football team in addition to baseball, golf is still fresh for him. The former shortstop has made appearances at golf games over the years, the most recent being the WM Phoenix Open and the Reggie Jackson Golf Tournament. There, he rubbed elbows with professional players and even caught up with his old teammate Derek Jeter at the latter!

Recently, Rodriguez expressed admiration for yet another golf game.

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Alex Rodriguez may be a Masters Tournament fan

The former Yankee is friends with perhaps the biggest name in golf, Tiger Woods. So it’s really no surprise that he indulges in the game from time to time. The internet isn’t very familiar with Rodriguez’s swing because he’s not a regular, unlike his pal Jeter. For the unversed, the former Yankee captain holds an annual Celebrity Golf Tournament for his non-profit, the Turn 2 Foundation.

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READ MORE – 7 Years After Leaving MLB, Alex Rodriguez Looks Set to Make a Fresh Debut Once Again

The Masters’ Tournament, one of the four major championships in professional golf, recently held its yearly Par 3 contest. The game takes place ahead of the official start of the tournament and according to social media, the Par 3 grounds recently went through some renovations.

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This is what A-Rod shared on his story, just a simple repost of the announcement, which showcases the gorgeous greens with an even more stunning sky. Does this mean more golf appearances for Rodriguez in the near future?

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A little bit about the new Par 3 Masters grounds renovation

The Augusta National Golf Club is a beloved place among players. Paul Azinger, a golf great, once called the Par 3 Course there “the best golf course in the world.” While two-time Masters winner Ben Crenshaw said the greens were “a little piece of art.” 

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As the 2023 game rolls around, players will get to see a brand-new first hole, along with some other changes to the first five holes. Some new cabins as well as the relocation of tee boxes and greens can also be expected. According to golfing experts, it’s a design marvel!

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