20 photos we love from the Masters Par-3 Contest

By: Josh Berhow April 9, 2026

A small child in a white jumpsuit sits in a sand trap on a golf course, while two adults, also in white, watch nearby. A pond and greenery are visible in the background.

Brooks Koepka, wife Jena Sims and their son at the Masters Par-3 Contest Wednesday.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Few events are as beloved as the Masters Par-3 Contest, where pros, family members and significant others take on the famed Par-3 Course at Augusta National Golf Club.

From Jordan Spieth’s kids lining up a putt, to Brooks Koepka’s son playing in the sand and to Frankie Fleetwood trying to drive the green, here are 20 of the best shots of the day.

And to watch the big tournament on Thursday, here is everything you need to know about the first round of the Masters.

Masters Par-3 Contest: 20 best photos

A woman and a man in golf attire swing a child joyfully between them as they walk on a lush par 3 hole. The crowd in the background watches the scene under a bright sky, capturing the family spirit of the Masters. — Scottie Scheffler, wife Meredith and their son. Getty Images

A smiling woman wearing sunglasses carries a young child with blonde hair and a yellow bow on her shoulders outdoors, reminiscent of enjoying a sunny day at the Masters par 3. The child playfully leans over her head; both are dressed in white. — Jon Rahm’s wife, Kelley, and their daughter. Getty Images

A young child dressed in a white outfit and green cap bends down to touch a golf ball on the green during the Masters par 3 event, with a name badge reading “SCHUFFELE” on their back. Two golf balls are on the ground in front of them. — A young Scheffler lines up a putt. Getty Images

A young child in a white jumpsuit and green cap smiles while holding a golf putter on a Masters Par 3 green, standing near a golf ball. — Max Homa’s son chases after a ball on the green. Getty Images

A man, a woman holding a baby in a carrier, and a young child with a toy golf club stand on a golf course. The child, dressed in white with a green cap, looks ready for the Masters as he swings on the par 3. — Scottie Scheffler, wife Meredith and their son. Getty Images

A golfer prepares to putt on a par 3 green at the Masters, while four young children in white jumpsuits and green hats watch nearby. A large crowd sits and stands in the background surrounded by trees. — A foursome looks on as Rory McIlroy putts. Getty Images

A man in a Masters golf outfit walks on grass with a woman holding a toddler dressed in white and green. The man carries a bag over his shoulder, while the woman and child, both wearing sunglasses, enjoy the par 3 atmosphere together. — Jon Rahm, wife Kelley and child walk down the fairway. Getty Images

A male golfer in a pink patterned shirt and black cap stands smiling next to a female caddie in a white jumpsuit and green cap, holding golf clubs, on the Masters par 3 course. — Viktor Hovland and girlfriend on Wednesday. Getty Images

Two women in white coveralls and green hats stand outdoors, smiling. One holds a golf bag, and both sport Masters Tournament logos—capturing the spirit of the par 3 contest amid a blurred backdrop of people and lush greenery. — Danny Willett’s wife, Nicole, and Dustin Johnson’s wife, Paulina Gretzky. Getty Images

A toddler in a white jumpsuit sits in a sand bunker by a lake on a par 3 hole at the golf course, while a man crouches nearby and a woman in a green hat stands on the grass, watching—the scene recalls Masters traditions. — Brooks Koepka, wife Jena Sims and their son play in the sand. Getty Images

Three children in green caps and white jumpsuits—named McILROY, LOWRY, and FLEETWOOD—stand side by side at the Masters Par 3, gazing out over a serene pond or lake. — The McIlroy, Lowry and Fleetwood children check out the view. Getty Images

Three children in white jumpsuits and green hats, reminiscent of the Masters Par 3 tradition, sit on a wooden bench outdoors, watching something intently amid spectators in sunglasses and hats on a sunny day. — Kid caddies track down the tee shots. Getty Images

A golfer in a white cap and beige sweater carries a young child dressed in white with — Scottie Scheffler and his son. Getty Images

A large crowd gathers around a golf tee at the Masters, watching as a golfer prepares to swing on the lush par 3 course. Tall trees frame the scene under a clear, sunny sky, with spectators dressed in casual clothing and hats. — Scottie Scheffler tees off among the crowd. Getty Images

A smiling man wearing a cap holds a young child with a green bow on his shoulders, both holding hands and enjoying time outdoors on a golf course during the Masters par 3 event. — Justin Thomas and his daughter walk down the fairway. Getty Images

A golfer in black high-fives a crowd of enthusiastic children, many wearing hats and holding yellow bags, as people watch in the background at a Masters par 3 outdoor event. — Gary Player hands out high fives to the gallery. Getty Images

A young child in a green cap and white jumpsuit swings a golf club on a par 3, with dirt flying in the air and greenery reminiscent of the Masters in the background. — Frankie Fleetwood watches a shot. Getty Images

A man and three young children in white jumpsuits stand on a Masters par 3 golf green near a yellow flag, with water and grass in the background. One child walks ahead as the others watch. — The Spieth family reads a putt. Getty Images

A young boy in a white caddie jumpsuit and green cap sits by a pond on the golf course at the Masters par 3 contest, with spectators and a yellow flag in the background. Garcia is printed on the back of his suit. — Sergio Garcia’s son checks out the water. Getty Images

A man in a gray sweater and white pants stands on the grass beside a woman and a child dressed in white jumpsuits and green hats, all smiling in front of a pond at the Masters par 3 course. — The McIlroy family poses for a photo. Getty Images

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As GOLF.com’s managing editor, Berhow handles the day-to-day and long-term planning of one of the sport’s most-read news and service websites. He spends most of his days writing, editing, planning and wondering if he’ll ever break 80. Before joining GOLF.com in 2015, he worked at newspapers in Minnesota and Iowa. A graduate of Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn., he resides in the Twin Cities with his wife and two kids. You can reach him at joshua_berhow@golf.com.

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