8-year-old Frankie Fleetwood steals the show during Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters

Key Points:

• Eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood captured attention at Augusta National's Par 3 Contest, narrowly missing clearing Ike’s Pond, a feat he struggled with last year, while his father Tommy Fleetwood made a hole-in-one on the fourth hole.
• Aaron Rai won the Par 3 Contest with a 6-under score, while Justin Thomas, Wyndham Clark, and Keegan Bradley also made holes-in-one, with Bradley becoming the first player in Masters history to ace consecutive years in the event.
• Tommy Fleetwood and family, having relocated to Dubai in 2022, returned to England due to escalating Middle East conflict before joining the Masters, expressing hope for the safety of all affected by global events.
• Players at the Masters enjoy the event much like spectators, indulging in merchandise and affordable food and drinks, with some estimating patron spending around $1,000 on average during the tournament.
• Augusta National is tracking practice range shots, revealing that veterans like 60-year-old Jose Maria Olazábal and younger players like Ben Griffin hit over 240 balls, highlighting the strategic use of the range to simulate on-course shots.