Masters 2026: Highlights from the Masters Par 3 Contest
The cherished tradition of the Masters Par 3 Contest returns for its 64th iteration.
Originating in 1960 with Sam Snead as the first champion, the Par 3 Contest is a relaxed event where participants and former Masters winners compete on a nine-hole layout. Golfers frequently select family members, celebrities, spouses, or children to serve as their caddies.
While the event maintains a playful atmosphere, the participants are still competing for victory.
According to ESPN Stats & Information, there have been 115 holes-in-one recorded throughout the event’s history. In 2025, three holes-in-one were achieved by Brooks Koepka, Keegan Bradley, and Tom Hoge.
There is one peculiar aspect to the celebrations — no competitor who has won the Par 3 Contest has ever claimed the Masters title in the same year.
Here are some of the standout moments from this year’s Par 3 Contest:
Justin Thomas starts strong
What a way to start the Par 3 Contest. Hole-in-one for Justin Thomas on No. 2. #themasters pic.twitter.com/HHx7hFP73A
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 8, 2026
