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2026 Masters Kicks Off with Family-Friendly Par 3 Contest

4/8/2026

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The 2026 Masters begins Thursday, with the Masters Par 3 Contest held on Wednesday at Augusta National.
The Par 3 Contest features star players and their families in a relaxed atmosphere, with children serving as caddies.
The event is known for its lighthearted tone.
Fans can watch on ESPN at 2 p.m. ET and stream online from 12 p.m. ET on Masters.com, the Masters app, Disney+, and the ESPN App.

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The 2026 Masters begins Thursday, with the Masters Par 3 Contest held on Wednesday at Augusta National.
The Par 3 Contest features star players and their families in a relaxed atmosphere, with children serving as caddies.
The event is known for its lighthearted tone.
Fans can watch on ESPN at 2 p.m. ET and stream online from 12 p.m. ET on Masters.com, the Masters app, Disney+, and the ESPN App.