One of the most endearing traditions of The Masters is the Par 3 Contest, where players enjoy some much-needed light relief ahead of the Major by competing on Augusta National’s par-27 layout.
What makes it all the more special is that family members are also in tow, with partners, sons and daughters often seen on caddying duty – and even testing their abilities with some shots.
In 2025, one of the most memorable moments was seeing Rory McIlroy’s daughter, Poppy, draining a putt to the sheer delight of her proud dad and his friend Shane Lowry.
A year on, and the contest had similar charm, as McIlroy and Lowry returned, as well as more stars such as Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
While winning isn’t really the name of the game for the Par 3 Contest, it’s still a nice accolade to have, creating a small piece of Masters history in an event that has been running since 1960.
Jon Rahm was one of the big names in the tournament
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However, for the superstitious, maybe taking the title isn’t that desirable after all, as no player who has won has ever gone on to claim the Green Jacket in the same year.
Aaron Rai will be the man hoping that run finally ends in 2026, after he beat Jacob Bridgeman and Johnny Keefer by one to claim the trophy.
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The Englishman went round in 21 for a six-under in bright sunshine at Augusta National, as patrons gathered to enjoy the lighthearted occasion.
Here are some of the best moments from the 2026 contest.
Masters Par 3 Contest Highlights
Tommy Fleetwood made a hole-in-one
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Justin Thomas may not have won the Par 3 Contest, but he did have the honor of making its first hole-in-one – and 116th in the event’s history – on just the second hole of proceedings, having begun in the opening group.
What a way to start the Par 3 Contest. Hole-in-one for Justin Thomas on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/HHx7hFP73AApril 8, 2026
Soon after, Wyndham Clark got in on the act with a hole-in-one at the seventh.
In his group was Keegan Bradley. He is no stranger to aces in recent times, having made two on the PGA Tour last year and…
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