AUGUSTA, Ga. — A Masters tradition since 1960, the Par 3 Contest takes centerstage Wednesday at Augusta National Golf Club.
Played on a nine-hole, par 27, 1,090-yard course, the contest is a family affair, with players mostly using wives, girlfriends, sons and daughters as their caddies.
Famously, no one has ever won the Par 3 Contest and then gone on to win the Masters in the same week.
Sam Snead on the first-ever contest on a course originally designed by George Cobb and club co-founder Clifford Roberts in 1958.
“I agree completely that the construction of this golf course will be an important contribution to the beauty of the place. The Par 3 would give us a pretty complete golfing layout.” — Bobby Jones, in a letter to Clifford Roberts regarding architect George W. Cobb’s plan for the Par 3 course
There have been 107 holes-in-one in the event’s history, including a record nine in 2016. There were five aces last year.
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Check out some photos of the 2024 Par 3 Contest:
2024 Masters Par 3 Contest
Maya Fowler and Sammy Spieth adjust their hats near the practice facility at the 2024 Masters…
Maya Fowler and Sammy Spieth adjust their hats near the practice facility at the 2024 Masters Par 3 Contest. (Photo: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Network)
2024 Masters Par 3 Contest
Jordan Spieth works with his son, Sammy, while Rickie Fowler works with his daughter, Maya, at…
Jordan Spieth works with his son, Sammy, while Rickie Fowler works with his daughter, Maya, at the driving range at the 2024 Masters Par 3 Contest. (Photo: USA TODAY)
2024 Masters Par 3 Contest
The 2024 Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo…
The 2024 Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2024 Masters Par 3 Contest
Rickie Fowler’s daughter hits the ball off the second tee during the 2024 Masters Par 3…
Rickie Fowler’s daughter hits the ball off the second tee during the 2024 Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2024 Masters Par 3 Contest
Adam Scott tees off on N.o. 2 during the 2024 Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta…
Adam Scott tees off on N.o. 2 during the 2024 Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network)
2024 Masters Par 3 Contest
The 2024 Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/USA TODAY Network)
