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Family Fun and Aces Highlight Masters Par 3 Contest

4/10/2026

Summary

Family Fun Unfolds

The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National highlighted a family-friendly atmosphere.
Tommy Fleetwood and Scottie Scheffler participated with their children.
Eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood captivated spectators as he tried to clear a water hazard.
The event featured four hole-in-ones, including Keegan Bradley's back-to-back aces, and history shows no Masters winner has claimed the title that week.
Aaron Rai won the contest, and Scheffler's family celebrated his son's birth.

Summary

Thomas Shines Bright

The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National was held day before the Masters Tournament, with family serving as caddies.
Justin Thomas, American golfer, recorded the day's first hole-in-one.
Keegan Bradley, American golfer, became the first to post a hole-in-one in consecutive years.
Dating to 1960, the event is festive.
A longstanding superstition holds that winning Par 3 Contest is a curse because no winner has won Masters week.

History

Historical Context

The Masters Par 3 Contest began in 1960 at Augusta National Golf Club, promoting family involvement in golf. This event has seen memorable moments, including 119 recorded holes-in-one. Despite its festive atmosphere, no winner has ever claimed victory in both the Par 3 Contest and the Masters in the same year, highlighting the unique traditions surrounding this prestigious tournament.

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Family Fun Unfolds

The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National highlighted a family-friendly atmosphere.
Tommy Fleetwood and Scottie Scheffler participated with their children.
Eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood captivated spectators as he tried to clear a water hazard.
The event featured four hole-in-ones, including Keegan Bradley's back-to-back aces, and history shows no Masters winner has claimed the title that week.
Aaron Rai won the contest, and Scheffler's family celebrated his son's birth.

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