One of the best traditions at the Masters is the Par 3 Contest.
For just a few hours, the stress of a major championship melts away and families gather around the par-3 course at Augusta National to enjoy Wednesday afternoon together.
For the first time, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth will be playing in the event as dads.
The contest hasn’t been held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but returns this year not only to the delight of the players, but the patrons.
Jack Nicklaus, the six-time Masters champion, announced he will no longer be playing.
The Par 3 Contest was weather-shortened in 2020.
Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes tied for first at 4-under 23. It’s the first time there were dual winners due to suspension of play since 2012.
Jason Kokrak made the lone hole-in-one when he aced the fourth hole. It’s the 101st hole-in-one in the Par 3 Contest.
Here are some of the best photos from the fun-filled afternoon at Augusta National’s short course.
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Louis Oosthuizen tees off on no. 9 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf…
Louis Oosthuizen tees off on no. 9 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Rose Van Rooyen holds her daughter, Valarie, on the no. 4 green during the Par 3…
Rose Van Rooyen holds her daughter, Valarie, on the no. 4 green during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Frankie Fleetwood, 4, tends the flag stick as his father Tommy Fleetwood, stands on the no.…
Frankie Fleetwood, 4, tends the flag stick as his father Tommy Fleetwood, stands on the no. 4 green during the par 3 contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Valerie Van Rooyen sits by the pin on the no. 4 green during the Par 3…
Valerie Van Rooyen sits by the pin on the no. 4 green during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Marc Leishman tees off on no. 4 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf…
Marc Leishman tees off on no. 4 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Erik van Rooyen takes a picture with his wife, Rose, and daughter, Valarie, on the no.…
Erik van Rooyen takes a picture with his wife, Rose, and daughter, Valarie, on the no. 4 green during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Nick Faldo signs autographs on no. 9 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf…
Nick Faldo signs autographs on no. 9 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Harvey Leishman, 10, son of , Marc Leishman, walks along the water on no. 4 during…
Harvey Leishman, 10, son of , Marc Leishman, walks along the water on no. 4 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Kevin Kisner and his wife Brittany watch their son Robert putt on no. 6 during the…
Kevin Kisner and his wife Brittany watch their son Robert putt on no. 6 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Network
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Russell Henley’s wife Teil gets a high five from their son Robert on no. 6 after…
Russell Henley’s wife Teil gets a high five from their son Robert on no. 6 after making a putt during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Network
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Mackenzie Hughes reacts after his son, Kenton, 4, sinks a putt on no. 5 during the…
Mackenzie Hughes reacts after his son, Kenton, 4, sinks a putt on no. 5 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Network
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Hudson Swafford pats the head of his son, James, 3, after he teed off on no.…
Hudson Swafford pats the head of his son, James, 3, after he teed off on no. 5 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Network
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Russell Henley’s son Robert runs across the no. 6 green during the Par 3 Contest at…
Russell Henley’s son Robert runs across the no. 6 green during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Russell Henley’s daughter Ruth places the ball next to the cup on no. 5 before knocking…
Russell Henley’s daughter Ruth places the ball next to the cup on no. 5 before knocking it in during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Marc Leishman’s son, Harvey, 10, walks along the water to no. 6 during the Par 3…
Marc Leishman’s son, Harvey, 10, walks along the water to no. 6 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Network
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Kevin Kisner reaches down to catch his son, George, 1, from rolling on no. 4 during…
Kevin Kisner reaches down to catch his son, George, 1, from rolling on no. 4 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Jon Rahm walks no. 7 with his wife, Kelley, and daughter, Kepa, 1, during the Par…
Jon Rahm walks no. 7 with his wife, Kelley, and daughter, Kepa, 1, during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Network
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Rory McIlroy holds his daughter Poppy and walks with his wife Erica after finishing the Par…
Rory McIlroy holds his daughter Poppy and walks with his wife Erica after finishing the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Talor Gooch holds his daughter Collins as he putts on no. 2 during the Par 3…
Talor Gooch holds his daughter Collins as he putts on no. 2 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Goodale Katie-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Network
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Marc Leishman celebrated with his daughter, Eva, 4, after a putt on no. 7 during the…
Marc Leishman celebrated with his daughter, Eva, 4, after a putt on no. 7 during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Network
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Jon Rahm chips from the gallery onto the no. 4 green during the par 3 contest…
Jon Rahm chips from the gallery onto the no. 4 green during the par 3 contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Jason Kokrak and his son, Declan, 5, run to the cup on the no. 4 green…
Jason Kokrak and his son, Declan, 5, run to the cup on the no. 4 green to retrieve his ace during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Rory McIlroy holds his daughter Poppy after finishing the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf…
Rory McIlroy holds his daughter Poppy after finishing the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
JJ Spaun holds his daughter Emerson at the conclusion of the Par 3 Contest at The…
JJ Spaun holds his daughter Emerson at the conclusion of the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Jordan Spieth and his wife Annie hold their daughter Sammie as they pose for pictures with…
Jordan Spieth and his wife Annie hold their daughter Sammie as they pose for pictures with family members after the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
2022 Masters Par 3 Contest
Zach Johnson holds up Jordan Spieth’s daughter Sammy after the conclusion of the Par 3 Contest…
Zach Johnson holds up Jordan Spieth’s daughter Sammy after the conclusion of the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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