Perhaps some Americans may think that this lower overall life-expectancy doesn't really apply to them if they're middle- or upper-class wealth inequality and health disparities are huge problems in the US Those with more money simply have better access to health care and better health outcomes with lifespans on par with their peers in high-income countries It is true that money buys you a longer life in the US. In fact, the link between wealth and mortality may be stronger in the US than in any other high-income country. But, if you think American wealth will put life expectancy in league with Switzerland, you're dead wrong, according to a study in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine found that the wealthiest Americans lived shorter lives than the wealthiest Europeans wealthy Northern and Western Europeans had death rates 35 percent lower than the wealthiest Americans whose lifespans were more like the poorest in Northern and Western Europe—which includes countries such as France "The findings are a stark reminder that even the wealthiest Americans are not shielded from the systemic issues in the US contributing to lower life expectancy such as economic inequality or risk factors like stress diet or environmental hazards," lead study author Irene Papanicolas The study looked at health and wealth data of more than 73,000 adults across the US and Europe who were 50 to 85 years old in 2010 nearly 27,000 from Northern and Western Europe participants were divided into wealth quartiles with the first being the poorest and the fourth being the richest The researchers then followed participants until 2022 The US had the largest gap in survival between the poorest and wealthiest quartiles compared to European countries America's poorest quartile also had the lowest survival rate of all groups including the poorest quartiles in all three European regions While less access to health care and weaker social structures can explain the gap between the wealthy and poor in the US it doesn't explain the differences between the wealthy in the US and the wealthy in Europe There may be other systemic factors at play that make Americans uniquely short-lived we need to better understand the underlying factors that contribute to these differences—particularly amongst similar socioeconomic groups—and why they translate to different health outcomes across nations," Papanicolas said We have your first look of the poster of the highly anticipated Sitaare Zameen Par is based on the Spanish movie Campeones (2018) and will follow the journey of an unwilling coach and a championship team of basketball players with intellectual disabilities all the team players are played by specially abled actors — ten promising new talents including Aroush Datta “It contains 10 actors who have done such wonderful work that maybe I will never be able to do in my life I really hope people like it,” Aamir revealed Sitaare Zameen Par is within the same world and themes of Aamir’s earlier brilliant Taare Zameen Par but with a new story “It [Sitaare Zameen Par] is not a sequel in the sense that the characters do not continue from the previous one it is a fresh set of characters with completely fresh situations and plot it is 10 people with challenges who help me… the supposedly normal person but the difference is that unlike Taare Zameen Par Sitaare Zameen Par will leave you in laughter ” Aamir Khan explained in an earlier interview “I’m very excited because Sitaare Zameen Par is on the same theme which is also a favorite theme of mine — of humanity “It’s a family entertainer; it’s a humorous film This was a story that taught us so much; it made us realize—‘Oh this is happening with our children; this is happening with us.’ I hope you’ll feel these things ten times more in this film.” The par-3 scoring average on The PGA Tour is often around 3 with the tour average through the 2025 Valero Texas Open registering at 3.07 Collin Morikawa has the best par-3 scoring average while Ryan Palmer currently holds the wooden spoon in 183rd place with an average of 3.37 What are your expectations when teeing it up on a par-3 hole Amateur golfers can make or break their round based on par-3 scoring but how well does the average player navigate these tricky tests As I head to the first of the four tricky par-3 holes at my home course I know that I am about to reach a pivotal point in my round My performance on these short holes can often make or break my round and according to the data it appears I am not alone Understanding how to play par-3s with a clear and consistent strategy is obviously key but how well does the average amateur golfer perform Well, using Shot Scope data I am now able to share the latest 2025 insights that helps us answer this question - so that you can compare yourself against the rest.. Before we get started, I am aware that the answer to this question will depend on a number of factors, including the course you are playing, your handicap index and the weather conditions on the day we are looking at the average amateur golfer in each handicap index range playing the average par-3 hole (which is also broken down into distance brackets) By chunking the data into three categories (hit green success the Shot Scope data is able to give you a great insight into how you compare against your peers Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts Comment below with your own success stories or abysmal accounts from your par-3 adventures.. Par-3 Hit Green Success Percentage Based On Distance And Handicap IndexHandicap As you can see in the table below, the success rate of amateur golfers hitting the green in regulation on par-3s varies based on handicap index and the distance of the hole The average amateur golfer hits the green 40% of the time from 10-150 yards 27% of the time from 150-200 yards and just 14% of the time from 200+ yards players of all abilities tend to hit the green less than half of the time on par-3 holes The difference between the top and the bottom of the handicap index range is also quite stark the disparity between the ranges tightens up a little - highlighting the fine margins between being a scratch golfer and being a low-handicapper Par-3 Proximity By Distance And Handicap IndexHandicap You might think that you should be stuffing your tee shot on par-3 holes to within a few feet for birdie but the data might just provide with a welcome dose of reality that could help to manage expectations and improve your mood The average amateur golfer has an average proximity of 51 feet from 100-150 yards 79 feet from 150-200 yards and 120 feet from 200+ yards so cut yourself a little slack if you leave a long putt or a chip shot around the green Even a scratch golfer has an average proximity of 31 feet from 100-150 yards 43 feet from 150-200 yards and 56 feet from 200+ yards With plenty of par-3 holes protecting themselves with water hazards and a variety of other guarding forces - you can understand why the average amateur golfer loses a few golf balls per round to these tricky tests With players towards the bottom end of the handicap index ranges tending to get a shot on some of the par-3 holes it might even be worth finding the safe miss and factoring that into your strategy A four might end up being a great result here we mean the amount of shots taken to get the ball from the tee to the hole You might expect this to be around par (3) for most golfers but the data suggests that isn't really the case The average amateur golfer takes 3.5 shots to get the ball in the hole from 100-150 yards 3.75 shots from 150-200 yards and 4.28 shots from 200+ yards A 25-handicapper actually averages a double-bogey on the longest par-3 holes and anyone above a 10-handicap is struggling to avoid a bogey on the card When you consider that a scratch golfer averages 3.27 shots to complete par-3s maybe it's time for a mindset refresh instead of throwing your putter in the lake after making a four Wedges: TaylorMade RAC 60, Callaway Jaws MD5 54 Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Rory McIlroy's four-year old daughter Poppy makes a heart-warming long-range putt at the Par 3 Contest before the Masters tournament in Augusta WATCH MORE: 'My game's on the right track' - McIlroy on Masters chances Listen to live coverage of the Masters on BBC Sounds, and follow live text with in-play clips on the BBC Sport website and app Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionEditor's recommendationsMcIlroy's daughter makes heart-warming putt at Masters Par 3 Contest 00:01:27McIlroy's daughter makes heart-warming putt at Masters Par 3 Contest 1:27Up Next Messi 'does stuff that normal humans can't do' Video 00:02:26Messi 'does stuff that normal humans can't do' 2:26Was this the greatest transfer window of all time 00:01:41Was this the greatest transfer window of all time 1:41Watch: Fan catches ball while daughter covers his eyes 00:00:19Watch: Fan catches ball while daughter covers his eyes 0:19'It's hard to watch' - Solskjaer discusses Man Utd woes 00:02:02'It's hard to watch' - Solskjaer discusses Man Utd woes 2:02Moyes & Pickford share favourite Goodison Park memories 00:01:06Moyes & Pickford share favourite Goodison Park memories 1:06Five things to know before Miami Grand Prix 00:01:51Five things to know before Miami Grand Prix 1:51Nobody expected this - Amorim on first-leg win in Bilbao 00:01:34Nobody expected this - Amorim on first-leg win in Bilbao 1:34Maresca praises 16-year-old Chelsea debutant Walsh 00:01:08Maresca praises 16-year-old Chelsea debutant Walsh 1:08Beckham at 50: His first taste of Man Utd 00:01:28Beckham at 50: His first taste of Man Utd 1:28'He's quite fussy!' - meet the craftsman who makes O'Sullivan's cues Video 00:02:09'He's quite fussy!' - meet the craftsman who makes O'Sullivan's cues 2:09Yamal is a genius There are many great viewing spots at Augusta Past champions and a host of the current field will tee it up around the famous par 3 course on Wednesday with the action underway at midday local time and Nick Faldo will dust off their clubs to compete against Rory McIlroy Famously, no player has ever won the Par 3 Contest and gone on to win the Green Jacket. Could that change in 2025? And is ‘the curse’ really a thing? holing out from the final tee in the 2018 contest as one of his favorite Masters memories – and the Golden Bear has more than his fair share to choose from having won here a record six times The 17-time Major champion won’t be playing in 2025 but will take his place on the 1st tee on Thursday morning to perform Honorary Starter duties alongside Player and Watson. Nicklaus was also in attendance at Scottie Scheffler’s Champions Dinner on Tuesday evening Rickie Fowler won last year’s competition on five-under par Augusta’s nine-hole par-3 course is just 1,090 yards in total with holes ranging from 90 yards to 155 yards The course underwent a major renovation before the 2023 Masters week with reroutings of the first five holes along with a reshaping of DeSoto Springs Pond 1st: 130yds2nd: 100yds3rd: 105yds4th: 90yds5th: 155yds6th: 140yds7th: 115yds8th: 120yds9th: 135yds Rob Jerram is the Digital Editor of todays-golfer.com and has been a journalist for more than a quarter of a century joining TG in 2010. He specializes in the DP World Tour and has traveled the world watching the biggest tournaments and interviewing the game's biggest stars. Rob is also passionate about equipment and is a font of knowledge when it comes to golf balls having tested thousands over the years. Despite being father to three daughters he still manages to find time to maintain a 10-handicap all in the east of England. The best piece of golf equipment he's ever owned is the TaylorMade SLDR driver and the best course he's played is Turnberry's Ailsa. You can get in touch with Rob by emailing rob.jerram@bauermedia.co.uk By Rob Jerram The Masters Par 3 Contest first took place in 1960 A traditional precursor to the main event since 1960 the Masters Par 3 Contest was once a genuinely competitive tournament in which invitees fine-tuned their short games ahead of the real thing it has since become more of a light-hearted family affair with players showing off their jumpsuit-clad partners and offspring to the soundtrack of oohs and aahs from the patrons Designed by architect George Cobb and Augusta National co-founder Clifford Roberts and open for play in 1958 par-27 layout measures 1,090 yards and weaves its way around DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike’s Pond in the north-west corner of the property There have been a number of changes to the Par 3 Course over the years the current 8th and 9th holes were added over Ike’s Pond which replaced the original 1st and 2nd holes the first five holes were all rerouted to allow more holes to be adjacent to the DeSoto Springs Pond while the dam and pond were reshaped and restored which increased viewing options and capacity for patrons Art Wall Jr (1965) and Gay Brewer (1973) shared the Par 3 Course record of 20 for many years until Jimmy Walker (2016) carded an 8-under 19 Walker – who went on to win his sole major title at the PGA Championship later that year – is the only player to break 20 on the Augusta National Par 3 Course The highest score to win the Par 3 Contest is 24 and has been achieved by three players: Tsuneyuki Nakajima (1988) Rocco Mediate (1991) and Sandy Lyle (1998) The reason why those players who are genuine contenders to win the Masters allow their family and friends to hit shots for them is because they don’t want to actually win the Par 3 Contest Because of the so-called curse – which is actually just the fact that no player has ever won the Par 3 Contest and the Masters Tournament in the same year including multiple Masters champions Sam Snead Vijay Singh is the only player to have won the Par 3 Contest before winning the Masters Tournament though Crenshaw’s title did fall between his two Green Jackets Raymond Floyd (1990) and Chip Beck (1993) won the Par 3 Contest before going on to finish 2nd in the Masters Tournament six winners have gone on to record top-five finishes In total, more than 100 holes-in-one have been made during the Masters Par 3 Contest. (You can see the full list here.) The record number of aces in a single year was nine in 2016 while Gary Player holds the record for the most holes-in-one by a single player with four (1983 made him the oldest player to sink a hole-in-one in the competition while 19-year-old amateur Devon Bling (2019) was the youngest Matt Wallace (2019) and Tom Hoge (2023) all had a hole-in-one on their way to winning with only four in the tournament’s history Largest winning margin: 3 shots – Art Wall Jr (1965); Jimmy Walker (2016) Most Par 3 Contest wins: 3 – Padraig Harrington (2003 Back-to-back winners: 2 – Sandy Lyle (1997 Amateur winners: 3 – Deane Beman (1961); Labron Harris Jr (1964); Jay Haas (1976) Oldest first-time champion: 51 – Mike Weir (2022) Oldest competitor: 91 – Paul Runyan (2000) Oldest to finish under par: 82 – Gary Player (2018) Debutant winners: 12 – Sam Snead (1960); Terry Dill (1966); Bob Lunn (1969); Steve Melnyk (1972); Jay Haas (1976); Rocco Media (1991); Vijay Singh (1994); Joe Durant (1999); Ben Crane (2006); Ted Potter Jr (2013); Matt Wallace (2019); Mackenzie Hughes (2022) The Masters Par 3 Contest title was shared in 2003 which was also the reason for the event being cancelled entirely in 2017 It was also postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic The 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest will be held on April 9 with coverage beginning at 12.00pm on ESPN and ESPN+ Alex has been in the golf industry since 2007 and has helped shape a number of publications in that time He joined Today’s Golfer in January 2025 to lead the brand’s news division. He is a keen golfer who claims to play off 12 and enjoys traveling the world to try new courses and Royal Portrush – with special mentions for Okehampton and Bude & North Cornwall where he first fell in love with the game. He uses a combination of Ping and once bought the Nike SQ driver which he absolutely did not immediately regret By Alex Perry The film has been generating buzz due to its striking similarities with the 2018 Spanish hit ‘Campeones’, leading to speculation that it may be an official remake. Aamir Khan Productions announced the project on May 4 via social media, unveiling a vibrant poster accompanied by the tagline, “A film that celebrates love, laughter, and happiness.” Widely regarded as a spiritual successor to Khan’s iconic Taare Zameen Par (2007), ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is expected to deliver yet another emotionally resonant cinematic experience. 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Our advertisers capitalise on a global audience of over 400,000 visitors per month to the BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music -website This highly-anticipated cinematic release of Sitaren Zameen Par laughter and happiness” as its media release goes arrives in theatres worldwide on 20th June A sequel in spirit to the 2007 Aamir Khan superhit Taare Zameen Par Sitaare Zameen Par has kept audiences excited ever since its announcement the first official poster of the film has been unveiled along with the announcement of its release date featuring Aamir Khan alongside ten debutant actors Aamir Khan Productions introduces ten promising new talents: Aaroush Datta offering a glimpse of a film that radiates love As Aamir told the media during his birthday celebrations in March Audiences will also witness Aamir Khan’s eagerly-awaited return to the big screen herself doing a Hindi film after two years He had also produced and directed On a Quest a biopic on Swami Chinmayananda Saraswathi the visionary teacher who inspired the formation of the Chinmaya Mission a global spiritual organization dedicated to the Vedanta philosophy of self-realization Sitaare Zameen Par has lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya with a screenplay penned by Divy Nidhi Sharma It is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit Parikh Worldwide Media is the largest Indian-American publishing group in the United States The group publishes five periodicals – “News India Times,” a national weekly newspaper; “Desi Talk in New York,” a weekly newspaper serving the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut region; and “Desi Talk in Chicago,” a weekly newspaper serving the Greater Chicago area and the Midwestern states; and “The Indian American,” a national online quarterly feature magazine The combined circulation and readership of these publications make the media group the most influential in the ethnic Indian market 1 golfer won his first tournament of 2025 and made quite the statement 11 days before the first round of the season's next major championship tying the record for 72-hole score on the PGA Tour and breaking the record for score in relation to par on a par-71 course Scheffler had an 8-foot birdie putt attempt at the par-4 18th hole for the Tour scoring record but made a rare miss on a day when he made eight birdies and an eagle Scheffler defeated Erik van Rooyen (63) by eight shots Sam Stevens (64) was third at 20-under and another Dallas resident with three rounds at the par-70 Seaside Course and one at the par-72 Plantation Course The previous low score on a par-71 course was Dustin Johnson's 30-under 254 in the 2020 Northern Trust Scheffler was 32-under through 16 holes until a bogey at the par-4 17th hole when he came up short of the green on his tee shot and watched in dismay as his chip failed to reach the pin where he had two birdies and an eagle for the week Scheffler pounded his tee shot 303 yards into the fairway then launched a 4-iron from 251 yards out that landed in a right-front bunker He got the ball out over a high lip to give himself a chance What did Scottie Scheffler earn for the victory?Scheffler earned $1,782,000 from a total purse of $9.9 million and 500 FedEx Cup points for his 14th PGA Tour victory and his first since winning the Tour Championship on Sept Scheffler moved to third on the PGA Tour money list with $6,711,198 and is projected to be second on the FedEx Cup standings More importantly, Scheffler may have picked up momentum heading into the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow May 15-18 Scheffler has opted not to play in the Truist the PGA Tour's Signature event next week at the Philadelphia Cricket Club It was Scheffler's week from the first round where he blistered Craig Ranch and the field with a 10-under 61 He didn't make a bogey until the third hole of the third round (ending a streak of 40 bogey-free holes in a row) He bogeyed the third hole again on Sunday but beginning with a birdie at the par-3 fourth he played the rest of his first nine at 6-under capped by an eagle at the ninth on a putt of nearly 21 feet Accepting all cookies will ensure you have the best experience possible when visiting TheOpen.com Some of these cookies are necessary to make our site work while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used One Club members have spoken and decided that the Postage Stamp is the greatest par-3 throughout Great Britain and Ireland A panel of golf experts shortlisted 10 of the best par-3s across GB&I and Royal Troon’s famous 8th hole came out on top the Postage Stamp is the shortest hole played in The Open and one of the most iconic holes in world golf It is at the heart of every discussion whenever the Claret Jug returns to that particular corner of Scotland, just as it was when Xander Schauffele triumphed there last July The 16th hole at Royal Portrush – the venue for this year’s Open – was voted into second place Sign-up for free and enjoy a range of benefits and rewards The 236-yard par-3 is known as ‘Calamity Corner’ in so small part due to the giant chasm which sits ominously between tee and green a void which has wrecked countless scorecards over the years And any golfer who has played the hole will confirm; anything right off the tee is in great danger St Andrews’ daunting 11th hole completes the top three Surrounded by five bunkers and further protected by strong winds off the North Sea sloping green which strikes fear into every local caddie Sitaare Zameen Par director is offering an inside glimpse into Aamir Khan starrer’s highly-anticipated trailer to tease the upcoming film's trailer with a caption that read Fans couldn’t contain the excitement within as they rushed to the comments section to share their heartfelt responses “Wow...looking forward to these sitaares to land.” Eagerly awaiting the trailer and release.” The sequel to Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par is set to release on June 20 During an exclusive interview with Hollywood Reporter India the 3 Idiots actor explained how the upcoming film is way ahead of its prequel Taare Zameen Par is a very emotional film which makes you cry the spiritual drama is based on the 2018 Spanish film Champions Virat Kohli celebrates Anushka's birthday with full force Bobby Deol's sons all set to follow in their father's footsteps Shoaib Akhtar’s YouTube channel also taken down amid escalating digital restrictions Salman Khan gears up for another project after 'Sikandar' setback 'Housefull 5' set to bring Sanjay Dutt and Nana Patekar together on big screen Masaba Gupta's big praise for Hollywood star knows no bounds Copyright © 2025. The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Spaun in a playoff to claim The Masters Par 3 title with plenty of memories created along the way at Augusta National on Wednesday Before the main event gets underway on Thursday there was the small matter of The Masters' Par 3 Contest A Wednesday tradition that has been played since 1960, it serves as a way for players to relax before The Masters begins and Results-wise, it was Nico Echavarria and J.J Spaun who finished the day at five-under-par with both men taking just 22 shots around the par 3 layout the duo made pars at the first time of asking before Echavarria birdied the second time around to secure the victory and the crystal the Colombian will be hoping to break The Masters curse with the winner of the Par 3 contest yet to go on to win The Masters over the following four days Throughout its history, we have seen over 110 aces at Augusta National's par 3 course and, on Wednesday, Keegan Bradley Tom Hoge and Brooks Koepka added their name to the honors board The first to-do-so was US Ryder Cup captain Bradley who made the hole-in-one at the 138-yard sixth hole the Major winner celebrated with his wife and kids who were present on the tee box A post shared by The Masters (@themasters) After Bradley's success, Hoge then aced the fourth hole for his second hole-in-one in the contest's history Koepka then replicated his fellow countryman with the five-time Major winner also holing his tee shot at the sixth hole with his approach landing past the flag and spinning back in for the one It wasn't just the professionals who were showing off at Augusta National with one of the highlights coming from Rory McIlroy's daughter downhill birdie putt which caused mass celebration from her dad and Shane Lowry also holed an impressive putt from the front edge of the green A post shared by The Masters (@themasters) Another memorable moment came in Aaron Rai's group where his partner showed off her skills as she found the green A professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour we believe Gaurika Bishnoi has two top 10s on the circuit and certainly left an impression on the broadcast team with Max Homa jokingly stating: "She's better than me at golf." A post shared by The Masters (@themasters) It wasn't just Bishnoi who showed off her skills on Wednesday. Playing in the final group, Bryson DeChambeau produced a fine piece of short game at the ninth with the two-time US Open winner chipping in via the slope behind the flag Bryson DeChambeau takes the long way home at the Par 3 Contest. #themasters pic.twitter.com/a0rbsLVFMRApril 9, 2025 Rounding out the best shots of the day was none-other than Jordan Spieth's son who opened the Par 3 Contest with a fine tee shot of his own at the very first hole Let it rip, Sammy Spieth. #themasters pic.twitter.com/oqTqIp2uSCApril 9, 2025 before also transitioning to equipment and testing After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover news and social media Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship Matt’s current What’s In The Bag you will then be prompted to enter your display name Aamir Khan has unveiled the first look of his upcoming project, Sitaare Zameen Par, and it has already sparked discussion. The film immediately evokes memories of Taare Zameen Par The design language is unmistakably familiar — from the font to the layout — offering a direct nod to the earlier film that left a lasting impression on audiences While the poster mirrors the style of its predecessor, the tone of the film appears to veer in a completely different direction. Aamir has spoken in previous interviews about wanting Sitaare Zameen Par to be more playful in nature. Unlike the emotional depth and quiet intensity of Taare Zameen Par at least if the actor’s words are anything to go by The central plot is said to revolve around a group of teenagers who have distinct challenges possibly echoing the theme of neurodiversity but this time the backdrop seems to be the basketball court The visual cues hint at a sports-based storyline where the young characters are guided toward overcoming hurdles through team effort and self-discovery especially those involving children or young adults have a tendency to blend entertainment with purpose and this one seems to follow that tradition The poster features Aamir Khan in a close-up shot The meaning behind the image is still unclear Some have wondered if a more expressive or dynamic visual perhaps showing interaction between Khan and the young characters would have conveyed the story's tone more effectively Adding to the poster's appeal is a brief snippet of upbeat music, possibly a track from the film. The cheering and hooting in the background signal a shift in energy from the original’s quiet melancholy. This shift is reinforced by the return of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the music directors who were a crucial part of Taare Zameen Par's emotional resonance Their work on that film — with tracks like "Maa" and "Jame Raho" — is still remembered fondly Their involvement here suggests that music will once again play a significant role in driving the narrative and mood Khan seems to be returning to a space that has historically resonated with his audience: a socially conscious story anchored in strong emotion and relatable characters this marks the first time Khan has attached himself to a follow-up of sorts the thematic and stylistic lineage between the two films is evident indicates a level of conviction in the material For someone known to be selective about his scripts Khan’s involvement suggests the story offers something distinct while retaining a familiar emotional core Scheduled for a release on June 20, 2025, Sitaare Zameen Par arrives with expectations already in place It carries the weight of association with a film many consider a milestone in Indian cinema but it also has the potential to chart its own path Whether it manages to deliver on both fronts will become clear in time it has reignited curiosity — and a renewed conversation about the kind of stories Khan chooses to tell .css-s4id4f{font-family:Suisse Intl,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.9rem;line-height:2.2rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}Official Money Shane Lowry of Ireland & Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland pose with their families during the Par Three Contest prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club The Par 3 Contest at the Masters has been a Wednesday tradition dating back to 1960 with the inaugural competition won by Sam Snead Tournament participants as well as all past champions are invited to play the nine-hole course designed by George Cobb and Cliff Roberts which is set around DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike's Pond Nico Echavarria won this year's Par 3 Contest in a playoff over J.J after both players carded 5-under 22 in regulation The heartwarming afternoon also included three aces (by Keegan Bradley and several players' children hitting shots and putts Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy even drained a lengthy putt at the ninth hole Nico Echavarria poses with the Par 3 Contest trophy after defeating J.J No Par 3 Contest winner has won the Masters the same year as his short-course victory The winner Echavarria will look to break that drought in the coming days Scroll below for the most memorable moments from Wednesday's Par 3 Contest at the 89th Masters Tournament: 5:37 p.m.: Nico Echavarria makes birdie on the second playoff hole to win the Par 3 Contest. The Colombian will receive some crystal in his Masters debut, before he turns his attention to the tournament proper. 5:30 p.m.: Nico Echavarria and J.J. Spaun each make par on the first playoff hole, No. 9. They'll replay the ninth for a second time, looking to determine the Par 3 Contest champion. 5:20 p.m.: Nico Echavarria and J.J. Spaun match the afternoon's low score at 5-under 22, which means there will be a playoff to determine the Par 3 Contest winner. The playoff will begin at the ninth hole. 4:40 p.m.: Brooks Koepka makes the day's third ace at the Par 3 Contest, holing his tee shot at the sixth hole. He joins Keegan Bradley and Tom Hoge in Wednesday's hole-in-one club. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy cedes the moment at the ninth hole to his daughter Poppy, and the younger McIlroy delivers with flair. Poppy drains a 30-foot putt from the back of the ninth green, electrifying the patrons who have gathered around. At the very least, it's some good karma for her dad, who eyes the career Grand Slam this week at Augusta National. 4:15 p.m.: Nico Echavarria and J.J. Spaun share the clubhouse lead at 5-under, as the final groups traverse the final few holes of the Par 3 Contest. 3:40 p.m.: Colombia's Nico Echavarria is the clubhouse leader at 5-under, followed by a contingent of players at 3-under: Matt McCarty, Mark O'Meara, Davis Riley and Mark O'Meara. J.J. Spaun is 5-under as he reaches the ninth hole. In a heartfelt moment, Rory McIlroy races his daughter Poppy down a fairway earlier on the course. Both are beaming as they end in a virtual tie. Defending Masters champion Scottie Scheffler does not post a score, but it was an afternoon well spent alongside young son Bennett (who was born after last year's Masters). 2:50 p.m.: North Dakota native Tom Hoge brings the crowd to its feet with the day's second ace, coming at the 89-yard fourth hole. It's his second career hole-in-one at the Par 3 Contest (he previously made one at the eighth hole). Hoge spins back a wedge with perfect pace as it drips into the cup. Hoge won the 2023 Par 3 Contest at 6-under. Safe to say he's a horse for this course. 2:20 p.m.: Max Homa joins the broadcast booth, quipping that his 30-foot putt with his son Cameron's junior putter was the highlight of his season so far, a moment of self-deprecation amidst his recent struggles inside the ropes. Homa and his wife Lacey are expecting their second child later this year. Homa also interviews Akshay Bhatia, wondering if Bhatia weighs more or less than he did when he competed at the Drive, Chip and Putt at Augusta National in his youth. 1:58 p.m.: Captain America for the win. Keegan Bradley, with his two sons in tow, sends in the first ace of the event on the sixth hole. The Bradley family unleashes a celebration, jumping for joy as Bradley launches his two sons in the air. 1:45 p.m.: Davis Riley nearly records the day's first hole-in-one, but his tee shot on No. 6 settles within inches of the hole. He smiles in appreciation. Moments before, Sir Nick Faldo flirted with a hole-in-one at No. 4, but the ball skirted the hole's edge while spinning back. 1:05 p.m.: Jordan Spieth is now carrying the bag as his son Sammy prances up the fairway. Neither of the group's three members (Spieth, Homa or Thomas) is eligible to post a score at this point. Neither minds too much. 12:50 p.m.: Max Homa makes a 30-footer with his son Cameron's junior putter. The vibes are high in the Homa-Thomas-Spieth grouping. 12:35 p.m.: Defending Masters champion Scottie Scheffler arrives at the first tee of the Par 3 Contest, holding his son Bennett. Scheffler's wife Meredith is caddying for the afternoon. 12:10 p.m.: The 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest is underway, with a grouping of Max Homa, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth leading off the proceedings. Spieth lets his son Sammy hit his opening tee shot, thereby disqualifying Spieth from posting a score. Thomas carries his daughter Molly down the fairway in a wholesome scene. Homa putts out with his son Cameron's junior putter. Copyright © 2025 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission The traditional Par 3 Contest at The Masters takes place on the eve of the tournament and is one of the highlights of the week for many Along with the Champions Dinner, the Green Jacket the Par 3 Contest one of the treasured ingredients that combine to make The Masters such an iconic event A fun-packed spin around a separate nine-hole par-3 course is now a way for players competing in the tournament to let the hair down with friends and family before the serious stuff begins Previous champions can also compete and get that feeling back of what it's like to play in front of the patrons at Augusta National - and there's usually plenty of laughs and holes-in-one to be had There have been 112 holes-in-one in the Par 3 Contest over the years, with the record being nine in 2016 and five aces scored last year as Rickie Fowler took the honors but it's not a competition you want to win if you're dreaming of a Green Jacket as no Par 3 Contest champion has ever gone on to claim The Masters in the same year That curse means players who fancy winning The Masters often get their kids or relatives to hit a shot during the competition which officially disqualifies them from the event and thereby saves them from having to go against history the nine-hole layout was designed by George Cobb and Cliff Roberts It's an idyllic setting alongside two bodies of water - DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike's Pond - with crowds packed on the banks by the lakes to watch players hit over the water on numerous shots The course record of an eight-under 19 is held by Jimmy Walker (2016) and with helpful pin placements promoting low scores there's always plenty of great shots for patrons to watch It's a straight strokeplay competition but being just nine holes it means that there's been a playoff 21 times while the tournament has finished in a tie three times The traditional Masters warm-up that is the Par 3 Contest starts at noon ET at Augusta National with coverage first being streamed live before TV coverage kicks in at 2pm Where: Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta Live Streaming: Masters.com (free in US) Full details: How To Watch The Masters 2025: Live Streams, TV Channels, Schedule Favourite interviews he's conducted have been with McIlroy Rickie Fowler and the enigma that is Victor Dubuisson A big fan of watching any golf from any tour sadly he spends more time writing about golf than playing these days with two young children and as a big fair weather golfer claims playing in shorts is worth at least five shots Being from Liverpool he loves the likes of Hoylake Birkdale and the stretch of tracks along England's Golf Coast but would say his favourite courses played are Kingsbarns and Portrush.  Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s production house Aamir Khan Productions shared the much awaited poster of his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par the poster also introduced 10 new talented child actors the actor will be returning to the big screens after two years last seen in the Laal Singh Chaddha (2023) the movie also stars Darsheel Safary and Genelia Deshmukh in pivotal roles 20th June Only In Theatres.” In the post the actor is seen sitting on a stool with a basketball in his hands 10 enthusiastic specially-abled kids surround him SEE ALSO: Darsheel Safary To Launch Aamir Khan Starrer Sitaare Zameen Par’s Trailer? Here’s What We Know The debutants include names like Aroush Datta the 60-year-old actor revealed that Sitaare Zameen Par is based on the sports Spanish film Champions where a basketball coach is sentenced to community service to coach basketball to the intellectually disabled SEE ALSO: ‘Very Rude, Politically Incorrect, Insults Everybody’: Aamir Khan On His Character In Sitaare Zameen Par Opening up about his character in the film Khan had shared that it is completely opposite to his character Nikumbh in Taare Zameen Par he also shared that he plays a “very rude” basketball coach in the upcoming film Calling it a sequel to the Darsheel Safary co-starrer he said that the film is thematically “ten steps” ahead “Taare Zameen Par made you cry but this film will make you laugh It’s a comedy but the theme is the same,” he added Key stats and tips for making picks at the Masters Sam Snead is known as the contest's first multiple winner Padraig Harrington is the only player with three wins: He won his first two in consecutive years (2003 Seven players have multiple wins; the others are Sandy Lyle Jimmy Walker holds the course record of 19 (8 under) The contest has been decided by a playoff on 21 occasions It looks like nothing was found at this location Maybe try one of the links below or a search The Masters Par 3 Contest is a special affair Players use it as an opportunity to fine-tune their short games ahead of the tournament proper as well as showing off their jumpsuit-clad partners and offspring But how many holes-in-one have there been – and who had them The tournament within a tournament began in 1960 a year after Augusta National’s short course opened there have only been 15 years where no hole-in-one has been made – the last of which was way back in 1991 That run extended at the 89th Masters (and 63rd Par 3 Contest) when Keegan Bradley dropped an ace at the 6th hole… Cue the roars! Keegan Bradley makes a hole-in-one on No. 6. #themasters pic.twitter.com/5Ot4qIv3IG The Ryder Cup captain has become quite the ace this year – having had holes-in-one at both the Genesis Invitational and Players Championship Hole-in-one number two of the day came when Tom Hoge made it look easy on the 4th spinning it back to the pin and getting his hands on some crystal Hole-in-one on No. 4 for Tom Hoge! Crystal incoming. #themasters pic.twitter.com/LD3GwQyvTr And there was even time for one more as Brooks Koepka also dropped one in at the 6th hole The LIV star’s tee shot landed right by the pin and kicked towards the back of the green before rolling all the way back into the hole Ace on No. 6! Brooks Koepka is the third competitor to card a hole-in-one during today's Par 3 Contest. #themasters pic.twitter.com/QcvGEHpeoC Meanwhile, there have been a number of notable moments in the contest down the years. Who can forget when Tony Finau turned his ankle while celebrating? (That video’s here, but it’s not nice viewing.) And Jack Nicklaus counts his grandson, Gary Nicklaus Jr, having an ace during the event as one of his favorite Masters memories Total holes-in-one at the Masters Par 3 Contest Players with multiple Masters Par 3 Contest holes-in-one Players to make consecutive Masters Par 3 Contest holes-in-one Oldest player to have a Masters Par 3 Contest hole-in-one Youngest player to have a Masters Par 3 Contest hole-in-one Most holes-in-one in a single Par 3 Contest Hole with most holes-in-one in the Par 3 Contest Hole with fewest holes-in-one in the Par 3 Contest Now, how many players have had a hole-in-one in the actual Masters? You’ll find all that information right here ‘Flashpoint’ dives into the temperature of GE2025 political rallies—the noise the restless undercurrent you can’t put into words. Each photographer is given full creative freedom to interpret the rallies in their own distinct style and capture the raw energy that slips past speeches and slogans.  Justin Tan is a 24-year-old intern at RICE who uses photography to make sense of lived experiences he captures the disorienting energy at a People’s Alliance for Reform rally held at NorthLight School RICE does not endorse any political party in Singapore. Refer to our GE2025 content coverage policy for details. The booming voice of someone on stage continued to usher curious onlookers in as I entered the PAR rally at Northlight School. The crowd was somewhat sparse, with scattered patches of attendees. Some were standing at a reserved distance with their arms folded. Some were sitting alone. A few energetic supporters were up by the barricade right in front of the stage.  The atmosphere: noncommittal. Yet also quite curious about what the party and its candidates had to say.  I wanted to capture the strange urgency with which the election season arrived—suddenly, we were all summoned to this random field on a Saturday night to exercise our democratic rights. There was a restlessness in the air, visible in how people moved through the rally grounds. This election season has unfolded in sharp bursts of intensity—candidates trading quick jabs and presenting competing visions of a better Singapore. In a way, the flash of my camera echoes that intensity, cutting through the crowd, asserting my presence. I wanted to use this visual jolt to respond to the surreal crescendo of politics that erupts every few years. Because it wasn’t packed, most rally attendees naturally spread out across the field, filling up the space. Some kids roamed and played on the field while their parents listened to the rally.  I thought it was interesting that a school field—an everyday play space for school kids—was being used to discuss very adult topics like politics and voting. My favourite shot is the one with children playing in the field while two adults—presumably their parents—stood nearby, watching a candidate speak from a distance. Within that single frame, multiple conversations seemed to unfold at once: a hand outstretched between two children in the midst of play; their parents quietly debating the merits of opposing candidates; and, in the background, a PAR speaker making their case. Time blurred as candidate after candidate from the PAR took turns at the podium to rally the crowd, explaining where the incumbent had faltered and where they could step in. I took this unfocused shot towards the end of the rally, when I felt the most overwhelmed by the non-stop campaign speeches. Lim Tean, the PAR chief, was last to speak. When he finished, the rally ended without much fanfare. Most of the crowd quietly turned to leave, while a small group of supporters made their way to the front to greet the candidates. As I watched people quietly shuffling out of the field, I wondered if PAR actually convinced anyone to shift their views, or shape how they’ll vote.  Compared to the crowds and energy at other rallies—whether from the incumbent or the opposition—this one felt notably sparse. Still, the fact that a decent number of people turned up suggests that Singaporeans are beginning to value having more political choices. If we know anything about its hero Rupert Campbell-Black so to see him posing about like a sulky fashion model So why is her TV version not remotely tall broad in the shoulder and heroic-looking’ But I suppose that’s par for the coarsening that comes with TV adaptations Rivals was set in 1986 and published in 1988 which qualifies the adaptation to be historical drama and therefore to need explicit historical explanation to be added to the mix Declan is forbidden to publicise a leak he’s been given about Section 28 of the Local Government Act (the infamous clause that banned local authorities from ‘promoting homosexuality’) Care has been taken to make sure that clothes food and music are right for the period; there’s plenty of smoking; the dialogue is fine on the whole with particularly fine performances from Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones the electronics multimillionaire with his awful wig and David Tennant as the villain of the piece Turning a seven-hundred-page novel into eight one-hour episodes is bound to require abridgement: the art is not to make it abridged too far Or to take it too far from the tone of the original text The essence of the plot is rivalry – commercial power and class – but that’s just the plot; the essence of the novel is redemption and romantic fulfilment the aristocratic shagger and Thatcherite minister needs to come to terms with his interior emptiness and fill it with solid joys and lasting pleasures sex and alcohol that he’s using as substitutes The one scene in which this is made explicit can’t help but trivialise what is already a sentimental episode by bringing his internal thoughts to life so the viewers can hear them It’s a moment that requires the authorial narrative which is the real steadying influence on the book dropping puns and jokes all over the place regardless of the speaker So – spoiler alert – why did they have to ruin the ending Why descend to physical violence and the clichéd death (or is it?) of Tony and the cliff-hanging abandonment of Cameron Cook (played by Nafessa Williams) left holding the blood-stained statuette Why is Rupert’s final realisation of love celebrated by soft-focus snogging in the bluebells rather than the tear-inducing scene of dyslexic Taggie waiting for him at the airport with her misspelt ‘Roopurt’ name board And why is her wayward mother Maud’s role in the dénouement altered The true comedy of the book is emphasised by the semi-subliminal play with A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Jilly Cooper as an authorial Puck rupturing and reuniting pairs of lovers Has so much changed in the 38 years since Rupert and I were 38 that no equivalent of that elegant mending could be found In the final pages Maud returns chastened to her husband Me thought I was enamoured of an ass,’ before they disappear into their bedroom ‘Pa and Ma for the course,’ as Rupert says This site requires the use of Javascript to provide the best possible experience Please change your browser settings to allow Javascript content to run — Fred Couples scored one for the old guys on Thursday Couples, 65, became the second-oldest man ever to shoot under par at the Masters finishing with a 1-under 71 that left him walking off the 18th green to the adoration of the thousand or so assembled patrons — and sitting at that moment in the top 10 on the leaderboard He is in a 16-way tie for 11th after Round 1 was complete It was especially sweet for Couples, who had at least some worry he was nearing the end of his Masters career after shooting 80-76 and missing the cut a year ago I can — as long as I don’t do crazy things That’s not embarrassing myself at all,” Couples said Tom Watson also shot under par at the Masters (in 2015) but was about a month older than Couples is now shooting a hole-out eagle on the par-4 14th from 191 yards out His ball landed in the center of the green and rolled into the cup and Couples raised a fist before kissing his 6 “rescue” hybrid he rolled in a 48-footer from off the green I don’t know if anyone saw it,” Couples said !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}(); Couples, who won the Masters in 1992 and is making his 40th appearance at Augusta National said he cannot recall ever making an eagle on a par 4 here before today Couples has made the cut once in his last six appearances but said last year’s disappointing tournament was largely due to injuries and playing heavily during the PGA Tour Champions’ West Coast swing Couples said he just practiced putting and chipping a couple of times in the week running up to arrival — “I didn’t even want to feel stiff.” long known as one of the more quotable and generally joyful people on tour is very aware he’s playing a different game than everyone else Asked what advice he gave to playing partner and Masters rookie Taylor Pendrith during the round “I can’t really help him on the course because I’m not even near him We stand on the tee and he hits it 330 and I hit it 275 Couples shot six shots better on Thursday than Pendrith A video from December’s PNC Championship in which Tiger Woods expressed astonishment at Couples’ 14-club setup went viral 5-wood and four different “rescue” hybrids “I got a lot of head covers,” Couples said (Top photo: Andrew Redington / Getty Images) Police and probation services will be legally required to share with one another information that suggests offenders are risk to others Coercive control is to be put on a par with other forms of domestic abuse in England and Wales with police and other enforcement agencies working together to tackle it offenders serving a sentence of at least 12 months for controlling or coercive behaviour will be automatically managed under multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa) the probation service and other agencies will be legally required to share with one another information about offenders that suggests they are a risk to others such as their former partners or members of the public The provision was part of the Victims and Prisoners Act, which was passed under the previous government last May. The statutory instrument to implement the change was signed into law by James Timpson Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour intended to make the victim feel isolated and dependent on their abuser, and includes threats, intimidation, humiliation and assault. Charities say it is at the heart of domestic abuse. Offenders who are managed under Mappa have a reoffending rate less than half of the national average, according to research by Anglia Ruskin University. Timpson said: “Domestic abuse creates fear and isolation, and I will do everything in my power to tackle it and ensure women and girls feel safe in their homes. This new approach will put controlling or coercive behaviour on a par with physical violence and will help prevent these despicable crimes.” Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister, said that coercive or controlling behaviour was being “placed where it belongs – on a par with serious violent offending. This is an important step to recognise the harm caused by all forms of domestic abuse, ensure the most harmful offenders are managed in the right way, and ultimately keep victims safe. Free newsletterGet the day’s headlines and highlights emailed direct to you every morning Read more“This government will crack on with our work to deliver a system that protects victims supports their journey to justice and holds perpetrators to account – part of our mission under the ‘plan for change’ to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.” The change applies to all coercive control offenders who have been sentenced to at least 12 months in prison those convicted of controlling or coercive behaviour were only managed under Mappa on a discretionary basis Coercive control was made a criminal offence in 2015 The number of coercive control offences recorded by police across England and Wales has risen in the last two years to more than 45,000 in 2024 according to figures from the Office for National Statistics said: “Coercive control is a key tool used by perpetrators of domestic abuse as it isolates survivors and makes them dependent on an abuser “It is essential that specialist domestic abuse services with expertise on abusive behaviours and the impacts on victims and survivors are routinely included in the Mappa process if survivors are to be properly protected by this measure.” As one of the missions he set out for his government, Keir Starmer vowed to halve violence against women and girls within a decade of Labour gaining power in 2024 This article was amended on 3 February 2025 an earlier version said that offenders sentenced from Monday to at least 12 months for controlling or coercive behaviour would be automatically managed under Mappa The change applies from Monday to all offenders serving such a sentence for these offences not just those sentenced from that point onwards You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's production banner on Monday unveiled the first poster of its upcoming film "Sitaare Zameen Par" Billed as a spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit "Taare Zameen Par" It is directed by R S Prasanna of "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan" fame and backed by Aamir Khan Productions "Sabka apna apna normal," reads the tagline of the film on the poster Aamir Khan Productions shared the first look on its official Instagram page The 10 debutants in "Sitaare Zameen Par" will share screen space with Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh The soundtrack is composed by music director trio Shankar-Easaan-Loy and lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya "Sitaare Zameen Par" marks Aamir's comeback film almost three years after the release of "Laal Singh Chaddha" The Par 3 Contest marks the end of the practice portion ahead of the Masters Tournament every year It provides a chance for players to decompress and enjoy time with their families on the eve of the first round at Augusta National Golf Club Players will generally get some practice on the main course in the morning before teeing it up at the Par 3 which could become super important following Monday's rainstorm The contest began in 1960 and has run every year since except 2017 (weather) Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Par 3 Contest The 2025 Par 3 Contest begins a noon on Wednesday ESPN will broadcast the contest from 2-4 p.m The entire contest will be available via stream from noon to 4 p.m. on ESPN+ and Fubo (which offers a free trial) Watch the Par 3 Contest on ESPN+ Par 3 Contest formatThe Par 3 Course at Augusta National Golf Club is a nine-hole course No player has won both tournaments in the same week which leads to the next major point about the event Some of the most iconic images from Par 3 contests are of players' children taking the club and making a putt on their own While it's great for television and memories once another person steps in and plays a ball it's not uncommon for players to DQ on purpose nobody wants to do anything to jeopardize their chances at a green jacket 2012: Padraig Harrington/Jonathan Byrd (tie) How many aces have there been in the Par 3 Contest?In total there have been 112 aces (better known as holes in one on par 3s) in the history of the event There have been 48 with at least one ace during the tournament Ben Crenshaw (3) and 13 players tied with 2 Choose the ACEA e-mail alerts you want to receive: By clicking on the ‘Subscribe’ button, you explicitly agree to receiving the different types of e-mail alerts you have selected. 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For more information about the processing of personal data, please consult our privacy policy As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) remains slower than expected new ACEA publications underline the importance to strengthen and improve coordination of EV incentive programs at the European level The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) recently published an updated overview of tax and incentive schemes for zero-emission cars and commercial vehicles As EV market uptake continues to underperform EV incentive schemes should be expanded and better coordinated at the European level.   the EV market share for cars stands at around 15% – that’s still far from where it was expected to be at 25% by the end of this year,” stated Sigrid de Vries Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) “Europe’s electric vehicle market is still developing and hasn’t hit the crucial tipping point for mass adoption yet Incentives are one key piece of the puzzle to help drive demand and get us to this common goal.”   and there is a growing range of models priced under €30,000 on the market (and many others in the pipeline) upfront costs are a major barrier for many consumers Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are more expensive than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles today largely due to higher battery manufacturing costs purchase incentives continue to be a determining factor in a decision to purchase an electric model for cash-strapped consumers and are a prerequisite for creating a mass market.   The withdrawal of incentives for EV purchases in Germany at the end of 2023 leading to the collapse of the German BEV market As state-funded schemes came to an abrupt end before the market had fully matured EV purchases dropped dramatically by nearly a third Despite the European market being far from where it needs to be some purchase incentives schemes are gradually being discontinued with a growing number of eight member states now not offering any schemes for cars (up from six last year) The availability of schemes for heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) such as trucks and buses is even more critical with over a third of member states offering no incentives for acquisition Only 12 countries offer infrastructure incentives despite the near complete absence of public HDV-suitable charging points.   While robust incentive schemes have been proven to work it is not only a question of money on the table; it is about better coordination across European countries Europe suffers from a fragmented framework with schemes being decided at the national level 30 + widely differing schemes across the continent with different funding levels and criteria results in a multispeed EV uptake in Europe.   Belgium is often cited as a leader of the pack known for its generous schemes and higher EV share in the powertrain mix – but this contrasts starkly with weaker schemes in several Central and East European member states where the share is noticeably acute That’s why European automakers were disappointed that no new funding for demand incentives was yet earmarked in the Automotive Action Plan despite Executive Vice-President Ribera previously announcing a much-anticipated pan-European subsidy scheme that could address imbalances and fragmentation The European Commission should revisit this proposed initiative with haste as it would provide a much-needed impulse at an important moment in the transition.     As Europe navigates the crucial transition towards zero-emission transportation more robust schemes and a cohesive approach to EV incentives are essential The fragmented landscape of national schemes not only hinders the potential for broader adoption but will delay progress on reaching CO2 targets in a challenging environment for manufacturers.   If there's a better pre-tournament event than the Par 3 Contest The annual Wednesday tradition at Augusta National Golf Club is a family affair and really gets the juices flowing ahead of the Masters Tournament The Masters participants in the Par 3 Contest always have their wives or girlfriends or kids in two all of them dressed in the famous white caddie bibs It took two extra holes but Nico Echavarria won the 2025 Par 3 Contest in a playoff over J.J Replaying the ninth hole as long as they needed to they both parred it and then on the second playoff hole Spaun missed the green deep left and ended up with a bogey while Echavarria birdied it no Par 3 winner has gone on to win the Masters in the same week Echavarria will look to become the first to break that trend How many holes-in-one were there in the 2025 Par 3 Contest?Just three There have now been 115 aces recorded in the Par 3 Contest since it started in 1960 Four-time major champ Brooks Koepka gets the ace on No it's likely Nico Echavarria and Aaron Rai will head to a playoff after both shooting 5-under 22 The ninth green is so fun at the Par 3 course Look no further than when Sam Burns used the slope to convert the putt from below the hole Another ace!Tom Hoge He made an ace in 2023 en route to winning Nico Echavarria has reached 4 under thru 5 holes with four birdies in those first five holes Mark O'Meara has tied Bubba Watson at 3-under 24 in the clubhouse We finally have our first ace! Keegan Bradley on the par-3 sixth The two-time Masters champ is in the clubhouse at 3-under 24 Faldo almost makes aceSir Nick has plenty of experience at Augusta National but Bubba Watson almost had the first hole-in-one Funny moment for Scottie Scheffler with son Bennett posts 1-over 28 and is the clubhouse leader to begin The scenes at the Par 3 Contest are the best The defending champion is picking up where he left off on the big course with a pair of birdies on his first two holes Not every score countsA reminder if anybody but the player hits a ball Same if the player scoops his shot before finishing a hole A majority of contestants won't have an official score in the Par 3 Contest and Sammy Spieth hits the opening tee shot for dad to begin Here's a look at every Par 3 Contest winner through the years The 2025 version the event is set for Wednesday on the Augusta National Golf Club's par 3 course Where to watch the Par 3 ContestThis is the complete TV and streaming viewing scheduled for Wednesday at the Masters: More Get the latest headlines and more from Augusta National Par 3 Contest winners have also won the Masters but famously Weather forecast for Wednesday's Par 3 ContestAccording to Masters.com: An asterisk means that player is an amateur Par 3 Contest featured groupsJT, Spieth and Homa are among the featured groups. Aamir Khan is set to return with 'Sitaare Zameen Par', a spiritual follow-up to his beloved 2007 film 'Taare Zameen Par'. His production house recently revealed the film’s first-look poster, which hints at him playing a basketball coach. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on June 20 and is directed by R. S. Prasanna, known for the hit 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan'. With 'Sitaare Zameen Par', Prasanna and Khan appear to be teaming up for another emotionally resonant story, this time set against the backdrop of sports and youth mentorship. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aamir Khan Productions (@aamirkhanproductions) the film stars Aamir alongside Genelia Deshmukh The soundtrack is composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy The screenplay is penned by Divy Nidhi Sharma promising a blend of heartfelt drama and inspiration This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Timberlake x Nike shoe collab early access Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate Poppy McIlroy's big poutt at the 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest Every Wednesday of Masters week, players participate in the Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National’s Par 3 Course But the pros aren’t the stars of the fun exhibition Instead their children, wives and family members take center stage. The kids get dressed up in classic white Masters caddie suits and tag along with their dads as they play the course pros also sometimes let their family members This year, Rory brought his four-year-old daughter, Poppy, along for the fun. And Poppy didn’t waste her moment in the spotlight. Instead, the toddler provided a highlight her dad will struggle to top for the rest of Masters week McIlroy’s tee shot found an elevated part of the green leaving his ball a good 25 feet or more from the hole with only a steep downslope between his ball and the cup Instead of taking on the challenging putt himself Poppy didn’t seem overcome with the pressure Cradling her dad’s putter awkwardly in her arms she delicately tapped the ball for the extremely slick putt At first it seemed like the ball would come to a stop on a ridge well short of the hole But then it crested the high point and started rolling directly toward the cup McIlroy’s playing partners Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood took note and prepared for the celebration Poppy McIlroy converts the lengthy putt on No. 9! #themasters pic.twitter.com/6Vfkfxm3v7 it sent the patrons gathered around the green — along with Lowry and Fleetwood — into hysterics Lowry and Fleetwood’s young daughters ran up to Poppy to congratulate her But all the attention finally seemed to get to her and manages the brand’s e-newsletters which reach more than 1.4 million subscribers each month he also helps keep GOLF.com humming outside the news-breaking stories and service content provided by our reporters and writers and works with the tech team in the development of new products and innovative ways to deliver an engaging site to our audience All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team May 5, 2025: Aamir Khan is all set to make a long-awaited return to the silver screen with Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel to his beloved 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, the film is scheduled to release on June 20, and fans are already buzzing with anticipation. The first-look poster, unveiled by Aamir himself, shows him in what appears to be a basketball coach’s avatar, echoing his nurturing role as an art teacher in the original film. This time, he shares the screen with 10 debutant actors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aamir Khan Productions (@aamirkhanproductions) making their pairing a fresh on-screen dynamic Also Read: Aamir Khan Urges Investment In Theatres To Boost Indian Cinema At WAVES 2025 Fans quickly took to social media to express their excitement “Ready to sob.” Several fans were thrilled to see the return of the iconic music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy who scored the original film and are back for this installment as well Also Read: Aamir Khan Shares Insightful Acting Tips And Tech Talk At WAVES 2025 Sitaare Zameen Par could be one of the most talked-about releases of 2025 and in-depth analysis from around the world Your trusted source for unbiased and timely updates