The Masters stands as one of golf's premier events, steeped in deep-rooted history and customs. A particularly cherished custom during this competition is the yearly Par 3 contest, held on the Wednesday preceding the start of the main rounds.
The Par 3 competition stands out since it involves spouses, children, grandchildren, and entire families joining in the festivities. While some act as caddies, others just soak up the enjoyment as young attendees. This casual, familial event takes place one last time before the intensity of the main tournament kicks off on Thursday morning.
The course encompasses areas around DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike's Pond at Augusta National. After completing nine holes, the player with the lowest score emerges as the victor, often featuring multiple hole-ins-one and impressive plays along the way. In last year’s competition, Rickie Fowler claimed victory with a score of 22.
The champion this year turned out to be Nicolas Echavarria, securing his victory through an exciting playoff round where he beat J.J. Spaun at the second hole. The day was joyful, surrounded by loved ones, impressive putting displays, and charming children and grandchildren.
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The Sporting News provided real-time coverage of the Par 3 contest at Augusta National, featuring highlights, top shots, and additional details.
Leaderboard for the Masters Par 3 Contest
| POS | Player | THRU | Par | Total |
| 1 | Nicolas Echavarria | F | E (Playoff) | 22 |
| 2 | J.J. Spaun | F | +1 (Playoff) | 22 |
| 3 | Ken Hatton | F | -4 | 23 |
| T4 | Bubba Watson | F | -3 | 24 |
| T4 | Mark O'Meara | F | -3 | 24 |
| T4 | Davis Riley | F | -3 | 24 |
| T4 | Matt McCarty | F | -2 | 24 |
| T4 | Laurie Canter | 8 | -3 | 24 |
| T9 | Justin Rose | F | -3 | 25 |
| T9 | Bryson Dechambeau | F | -2 | 25 |
| T9 | Rasmus Hojgaard | F | -2 | 25 |
| T12 | Nick Faldo | F | -1 | 26 |
| T12 | Nicolai Hojgaard | F | -1 | 26 |
| T12 | Noah Kent | F | -1 | 26 |
| T12 | J.T. Poston | F | -1 | 26 |
| T16 | Jose Maria Ozalabal | F | E | 27 |
| T16 | Hiroshi Tai | F | E | 27 |
| T16 | Joe Highsmith | F | E | 27 |
| T16 | Sepp Straka | F | E | 27 |
Live Updates, Results, and Highlights of Masters Par 3 Contest
All Times Eastern
5:58 p.m. - How thrilling the conclusion was! It seems Nico aims to challenge the custom where a victor in the Par 3 contest has never claimed the Green Jacket.
5:42 p.m. - Wow, the excitement isn’t over yet! During the second hole, Echavarria scores an Eagle, but Spaun has a Bogeys. In the end, Echavarria claims the win!
5:36 p.m. - During the opening hole of the playoff, both Echavarria and Spaun achieve par.
5:34 p.m. - Bryson DeChambeau had an entertaining putt that took some time to drop into the hole.
5:27 p.m. - Wow, what excitement at the Par 3! With Echavarria and Spaun remaining neck-and-neck for the top spot, they’re heading into a playoff! Go team!
5:03 p.m. - Shane Lowry is enjoying quality time with his two children at the Par 3.
4:50 p.m. - Brooks Koepka secures our second ace in the Par 3 contest with another hole-in-one:
4:47 p.m. - Wow, check out this putt from Rory McIlroy's four-year-old daughter, Poppy! She really aced it!
3:38 p.m. - Sam Burns is also showing off some great putting skills:
3:03 p.m. - Another ace! This time, it's courtesy of Tom Hoge.
2:05 p.m. - We've got our very first hole-in-one for today courtesy of Keegan Bradley at hole number six!
1:53 p.m. - Nick Faldo executes an impressive shot at hole number four that almost goes in!
1:33 p.m.- The two-time Masters winner, Bubba Watson currently tops the leaderboard at the Par Three Contest with an almost-hole-in-one!
1:14 p.m. - Jordan Spieth is effortlessly balancing his life in golf with his role as a parent:
12:55 p.m. - We haven't had a hole-in-one quite yet, but we've witnessed lots of adorable moments instead:
12:09 p.m. - Jordan Spieth's boy Sammy charmingly takes the tee shot for him at the opening hole. That’s precisely why this par three is fantastic!
12:02 p.m. - The two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal kicks things off. It should make for an exciting day!
12:00 p.m. - Live coverage is getting underway!
11:28 a.m. - Just about 30 minutes until play starts! Who are you most looking forward to seeing? I can't wait to see which adorable kids steal the show.
10:44 a.m. - Good morning from the Par 3! The action is expected to get underway around Noon ET. Should be a fun day at Augusta. Some guys are already warming up:
Who participates in the Masters Par 3 Contest?
Even though the Masters hasn’t released an official complete roster, many top-tier golfers who usually take part in this event are anticipated to join. This includes prominent players such as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, and Jordan Spieth.
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Where to view the Masters Par 3 Contest
This year, multiple options are available for watching the Par 3 contest through television broadcasts as well as live streams.
- Date: Wednesday, April 9
- Time: Noon ET
- TV: Live on ESPN
- Live streams: Fubo | Paramount+ | ESPN+ | Masters.com
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