Masters Par 3 Contest: A Recap of Contest, Moments, Winner, and More

Masters Par 3 Contest: Contest, Participants, Moments, Winner, Results, How Masters Par started And Everything That Happened

The 2024 Masters Par 3 Contest will take place on Wednesday, April 10th, starting at noon. You can catch the action via live streaming video coverage on Masters.com at 2:00 p.m..

Contest

The Masters Par 3 Contest, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club, is a cherished tradition. It provides a delightful prelude to the Masters Tournament.

Participants

• Tournament Participants: Both active competitors and past champions are invited to participate.
• Family Affair: Wives, children, and grandchildren often serve as caddies, creating heartwarming moments.

Moments

• Holes-in-One: Over the years, there have been 107 holes-in-one during the contest, including a record nine in 2016.
• Notable Swings:
  • Luke List aced the sixth hole in 2024.
  • Gary Woodland followed suit with an ace on the same hole.
  • Bubba Watson had his daughter, Dakota, take a shot.
  • Scottie Scheffler confirmed family comes first.
  • Grayson Murray’s fiancee, Christiana Ritchie, sank a lengthy putt.

Winner

• In 2024, Rickie Fowler emerged as the first-time winner of the Par 3 Contest.

Results

• The contestant with the most favorable score against par after nine holes is declared the winner.
• Interestingly, no winner of the Par 3 Contest has ever gone on to win the Masters in the same year.

How Masters Par Started

• The Par 3 Contest was first played in 1960.
• Designed by architects George Cobb and Clifford Roberts, the Par 3 course provides a picturesque setting.

Everything That Happened

• From Sam Snead’s inaugural victory to heartwarming family moments, the Masters Par 3 Contest also continues to captivate golf enthusiasts worldwide.

Tradition and Family Affair:

• • Among the cherished traditions at the Masters, none is more endearing than the annual Par 3 Contest.
  • Held on the Wednesday of Tournament week, this event is a delightful family affair. Wives, girlfriends, children, grandchildren, nieces, and also nephews all happily serve as caddies.
  • Toddlers, decked out in miniature Augusta National jumpsuits, toting light bags or tending flagsticks, bring smiles to onlookers near and far.

Course and Holes:

• • The Par 3 Contest takes place on a short, nine-hole layout nestled in the northeast corner of the Augusta National grounds.
  • The holes also range from 90 to 155 yards and play over DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike’s Pond.
  • Over the years, there have been 107 holes-in-one, also including a record nine in 2016.

Winner’s Quirk:

• • The contestant with the most favorable score against par after nine holes is declared the winner.
  • Interestingly, no winner of the Par  3 Contest has also ever gone on to triumph in the Masters the same year.

Origins and Overcoming Resistance:

• • The original idea for the Par 3 Contest came from Augusta National Chairman Clifford Roberts.
  • Despite initial resistance from some Club members who derided the notion of a “Tom Thumb course,” the Par 3 Contest has become a cherished tradition.

Previous Winners:

• • Here are some past winners:
    • 1960: Sam Snead
    • Also 1961: Deane Beman
    • 1965: Art Wall, Jr.
    • Also 1970: Harold Henning
    • 1981: Isao Aoki
    • 1987: Ben Crenshaw

So, grab your imaginary caddie and enjoy the delightful swings and putts at the Masters Par 3 Contest!