Masters Par 3 Contest 2026: Best moments, highlights, aces and winner
Golf Channel • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest featured memorable moments including Justin Thomas's first hole-in-one of the day and Keegan Bradley making history as the first player to record back-to-back hole-in-ones in the event's history.
- England’s Aaron Rai won the contest with a score of 6-under 21, while four hole-in-ones were recorded by Justin Thomas, Wyndham Clark, Keegan Bradley, and Tommy Fleetwood.
- Frankie Fleetwood made two attempts to hit the ninth green but fell just short both times, continuing his quest to replicate last year’s viral moment.
- The event highlighted family involvement and lighthearted moments, such as young players and family members caddying and taking shots, emphasizing the contest’s tradition of blending competition with fun.
- The Masters Par 3 Contest, held since 1960, is a single-round, nine-hole event known for its relaxed atmosphere, but no winner of this contest has ever gone on to win the Masters Tournament in the same year.
