The cherished tradition of the Masters Par 3 Contest celebrated its 63rd year.
Since its inception in 1960, with Sam Snead as the first winner, the Par 3 Contest offers a relaxed and enjoyable competition on a specially designed nine-hole course. Masters participants and past champions are invited, and it`s common for golfers to have family members, celebrities, spouses, or children as their caddies.
Despite its lighthearted nature, the players still aim to perform their best.
Throughout the contest`s history, there have been 112 holes-in-one. In 2024, five remarkable holes-in-one were achieved by Luke List, Gary Woodland, Sepp Straka, Lucas Glover, and Viktor Hovland.
An interesting superstition surrounds the event: players who are serious contenders for the Masters title might avoid winning the Par 3 Contest, as no Par 3 winner has ever gone on to win the Masters in the same year.
Here are some standout moments from this year`s Par 3 Contest:
Sammy Spieth Kicks Off the Fun
Jordan Spieth`s son, Sammy, delighted the crowd with an enthusiastic swing.
Parenting on the Green
Balancing parenting and golf can be quite the challenge, especially when trying to do both simultaneously!
Bubba`s Close Call
Bubba Watson nearly scored an ace. Could this be a positive sign for his performance in the main tournament?
Faldo Just Misses an Ace
Nick Faldo also came incredibly close to a hole-in-one.
Talent Runs in the Family
Billy Horschel`s daughter showcased excellent putting skills.
First Hole-in-One of the Day!
After several near misses, Keegan Bradley achieved the first ace of the 2025 Par 3 Contest.
Another Ace!
Tom Hoge recorded the second hole-in-one of the day with a fantastic shot.
Burns` Incredible Putt
Sam Burns appeared to miss a putt from the rough, but then impressively made it.
One More Ace to Finish
The 2025 Par 3 Contest saw a total of three aces, with Brooks Koepka hitting the final one.
And the Winner Is…
…Nicolas Echavarria! It remains to be seen if he can defy the Par 3 Masters curse.
