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Golf fans blasted Jason Kelce’s appearance on the Masters Par 3 Contest broadcast, saying his ESPN-backed cameo disrupted the event’s sanctity as he caddied and hit a tee shot. The backlash on social media suggested ESPN should offer an alternative stream or be more selective with his appearances, highlighting tensions when a celebrity personality overlaps with a sacred sports moment.
Norway's Viktor Hovland publicly revealed his relationship with Tuva Dahl Jensen, a 27-year-old Norwegian schoolteacher who served as his caddie at Augusta's Par 3 Contest ahead of the Masters, where the pair shared a kiss on the ninth green; Jensen teaches in Moss and is the daughter of revue star Atle Jensen.
Jason Kelce, the retired Eagles center and ESPN personality, drew online backlash for covering The Masters' Par 3 Contest, with critics arguing celebrity cameos don’t belong at Augusta. The backlash, fueled by social media posts and jokes about Kelce’s swing, comes alongside other high-profile celebrity appearances at the event and underscores ongoing tensions between modern sports broadcasting and the Masters’ traditional vibe.
The Masters drew online ire after Jason Kelce appeared in a Masters caddie uniform on ESPN’s Par-3 Contest coverage, with fans arguing the event had become a pop-culture spectacle. Bryson DeChambeau’s pairing with Kevin Hart also sparked criticism, prompting calls for an alternative stream and a rethink of celebrity involvement at the tournament.
Ahead of the 2026 Masters, Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest is all smiles as players share the course with their kids in a playful, photo-heavy preview that highlights candid family moments from stars like Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa and more.
Eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood stole the spotlight during Augusta National's Masters Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters, sharing the moment with his father Tommy Fleetwood and other players’ families as golf’s famous week kicks off with lighthearted, family-friendly moments.
Actors Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce were among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National's Par 3 Contest ahead of the Masters, joining Bryson DeChambeau as part of a celebrity lineup.
Justin Thomas made a hole-in-one on the second hole with his daughter Molly Grace on his shoulders during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National, celebrating a joyous family moment ahead of the Masters.
Live updates from the Masters Par 3 Contest feature a wave of holes-in-one and bold shots: Justin Thomas opens with the day’s first ace on No. 2, Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley also card aces, Tommy Fleetwood nails his fourth ace of the day, and Frankie Fleetwood’s pond-cross attempt falls short; Aaron Rai leads at -6 after four straight birdies while other big names chase, with course conditions described as crispy by commentators as tee times unfold.
Justin Thomas opened with an ace as the Masters Par 3 Contest delivered a day of memorable highlights: Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley each recorded holes-in-one (Bradley extending a rare back-to-back year feat) while 90-year-old Gary Player chipped in for a birdie; Nico Echavarria won the 2025 contest in a playoff against J.J. Spaun, and no Par 3 winner has ever gone on to win the Masters in the same year. The event, a longtime fan and family favorite, featured moments like Scheffler family participation and other players’ kids, and is played on the nine-hole course around DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike’s Pond, designed by George Cobb and Cliff Roberts. Live viewing details were provided for Masters.com, the Masters app, and ESPN platforms.
The Par 3 Contest at the Masters is a Wednesday tradition dating back to 1960, with tournament participants and past champions invited to play the nine-hole course. The event has seen 107 holes-in-one in its history, with the record being nine in 2016 and five in 2023. No Par 3 Contest winner has won the Masters in the same year. TV times and tee times for the event are available for those interested in watching.
PGA star Scottie Scheffler's wife, Meredith Scheffler, served as his caddie for the second year in a row at the Masters' Par 3 contest, where family members and loved ones step in as caddies. Scheffler landed a hole in one on the 9th and final hole of the day, but Tom Hoge won the contest. No winner of the Par 3 contest has gone on to win the Masters in the same year since the event's inception in 1960.
Tom Hoge wins the 61st edition of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club, becoming the seventh player to win the contest while also having an ace in his round. Seamus Power goes back-to-back with holes-in-one, while Scottie Scheffler walks off with a slam dunk ace. Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Max Homa were mic'd up for their nine holes on the Par 3 Course.
Seamus Power hits back-to-back aces in the Par 3 Contest at the Masters, becoming just the third person in history to do so consecutively. Bubba Watson, Scottie Scheffler, and Tom Hoge also hit aces during the contest. Power is playing in his second Masters and is ranked No. 34 in the Official World Golf Rankings. The Masters week is off to an incredible start.
The Masters Par 3 Contest is a Wednesday tradition where tournament participants and past champions play a nine-hole course. The course has seen 102 hole-in-ones and Jimmy Walker holds the course record at 8-under par.