It’s time for one of the best traditions of Masters week: the Par 3 Contest.
With the first major of the year beginning Thursday morning, many competitors will head to Augusta National Golf Club’s renovated par-3 course to enjoy nine holes with family, friends and others Wednesday afternoon.
After the Par 3 Contest was canceled in 2020 and 2021, last year’s edition was shortened because of weather, with Canadians Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes splitting the title at 4-under 23. It was the first time since 2012 there were multiple winners because of a suspension of play.
However, the 2023 edition is bound to be thrilling. The new course will be showcased for the first time to the world in one of the most heartwarming events in golf.
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Here are the best photos from the afternoon at Augusta National’s short course:
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2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Mackenzie Hughes watches as son Kenton swings on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest…
Mackenzie Hughes watches as son Kenton swings on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Collins Gooch, 21 months, hitches a ride with her father, Talor Gooch, as they walk the…
Collins Gooch, 21 months, hitches a ride with her father, Talor Gooch, as they walk the course during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Adam Svensson of Canada girlfriend Gabi Powel plays his shot from the ninth tee during the…
Adam Svensson of Canada girlfriend Gabi Powel plays his shot from the ninth tee during the Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 05, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Florence Pieters, 2, walks with her parents, Thomas and Stefani Pieters, during the Par 3 Contest…
Florence Pieters, 2, walks with her parents, Thomas and Stefani Pieters, during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
A general view of the Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta…
A general view of the Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 05, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Nick Faldo carries his ball on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest at The…
Nick Faldo carries his ball on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Jon Rahm of Spain and his wife, Kelley, and his children Eneko and Kepa, pose for…
Jon Rahm of Spain and his wife, Kelley, and his children Eneko and Kepa, pose for a photo during the Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 05, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Nicole Willett, wife of Danny Willett, walks with her sons, Noah, 5, and Zach, 7, during…
Nicole Willett, wife of Danny Willett, walks with her sons, Noah, 5, and Zach, 7, during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Danny Willett and his wife, Nicole, walk with Matthew Fitzpatrick and his girlfriend, Katherine Gaal, during…
Danny Willett and his wife, Nicole, walk with Matthew Fitzpatrick and his girlfriend, Katherine Gaal, during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Jon Rahm of Spain and his wife, Kelley, and his children Eneko and Kepa, look on…
Jon Rahm of Spain and his wife, Kelley, and his children Eneko and Kepa, look on during the Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 05, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Reis Conners, 17 months, daughter of Corey Conners, picks up a ball in the putting area…
Reis Conners, 17 months, daughter of Corey Conners, picks up a ball in the putting area during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Talor Gooch and daughter Collins during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at…
Talor Gooch and daughter Collins during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Harold Varner III carries son Liam during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament…
Harold Varner III carries son Liam during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Collins Gooch, daughter of Talor Gooch, looks on during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters…
Collins Gooch, daughter of Talor Gooch, looks on during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Bryson DeChambeau and mother Jan walk during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament…
Bryson DeChambeau and mother Jan walk during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
The son of Harold Varner III, Liam, throws a golf ball during the Par 3 Contest…
The son of Harold Varner III, Liam, throws a golf ball during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
The son of Harold Varner III, Liam, throws a golf ball during the Par 3 Contest…
The son of Harold Varner III, Liam, throws a golf ball during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
A drone flies over the course during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament…
A drone flies over the course during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
A general view of the ninth green during the Par Three Contest prior to the Masters…
A general view of the ninth green during the Par Three Contest prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
A patron stores her pass in her hat during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters…
A patron stores her pass in her hat during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Talor Gooch lines up a putt on the first green alongside daughter Collins and wife Ally…
Talor Gooch lines up a putt on the first green alongside daughter Collins and wife Ally during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
Harold Varner III walks the first hole alongside wife Amanda Singleton and son Liam during the…
Harold Varner III walks the first hole alongside wife Amanda Singleton and son Liam during the Par 3 Contest at The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
2023 Masters Par 3 Contest
A general view of the eighth and ninth hole during the Par Three Contest prior to…
A general view of the eighth and ninth hole during the Par Three Contest prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
