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The Masters Tournament is arguably the best week of the year. Every year in April, the grass looks a little greener, the air feels a little warmer, and baby fever is out of control thanks to the Masters Par 3 Contest.
The Par 3 Contest takes place every year at the beginning of tournament week. It’s the day where the professional golfers battle in a friendly nine-hole competition with their families as the caddies. No offense to the golfers — by the way, no Par 3 winner has ever gone on to win the Masters — but that competition is all about the kids dressed in their mini Augusta caddy outfits golfing with Dad, and my heart can barely handle the cuteness.
Seeing the pros go full-on “dad mode” makes me eager to make those memories one day with my family, not at Augusta obviously (my husband is more of a track guy), but in general! And I’m not the only one swooning over these adorable scenes. Here are the best moments from this year’s family-focused event.
Let’s tee off with none other than returning Par 3 Contest caddy Frankie Fleetwood and his post-round interviews.
“I’d like to thank everyone right now, I don’t know their names.” 🥹
Frankie Fleetwood will be back at the Par 3 Contest 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hSE8Rq2WBz
— ESPN (@espn) April 8, 2026
At this point, everyone is looking forward to the Par 3 Contest to see what Tommy Fleetwood’s eight-year-old son, Frankie, has to say. The guy takes his golf game seriously, and the kid has the swing to back it up. Fans chanted his name as he tried to clear Ike’s Pond at Augusta National.
“This afternoon I’m feeling good, so I feel like I’ve got a chance,” Fleetwood said ahead of hole 9.
And Frankie nearly did clear the pond!
“I’d like to thank everyone right now,” he said after his round as his father proudly looked on. “I don’t know their names, but yeah, I’d like to say thanks.”
Another moment that wowed is Meredith Scheffler showing up for her family just 12 days postpartum.
Hat tip to Meredith Scheffler.
Gave birth 12 days ago. Out walking the Par 3 Contest at Augusta today. pic.twitter.com/jPoHNrY5ZG
— Jamie Kennedy (@jamierkennedy) April 8, 2026
Scottie Scheffler is a pro’s pro, but so far this week his wife, Meredith, is the real MVP walking the course with their 12-day-old son, Remy! The newborn couldn’t miss out on the Par 3 fun with his family, including brother Bennett who turns two next month. Meredith wore the famous caddy outfit alongside her two-time Masters champion husband as they watched Bennett chop away at the ball like I’ve never seen a toddler do before!
Scottie and Bennett Scheffler ❤️
Like father, like son 🥹 pic.twitter.com/P4FaJhKZr0
— ESPN (@espn) April 8, 2026
The kids’ putting champion of 2026 has to go to Cooper Harman, the daughter of Brian Harman. Cooper nailed an absolute laser of a putt, and her celebration where she runs straight into her dad’s arms will melt your heart.
Cooper Harman puts her putting skills on display for dad. #themasters pic.twitter.com/itAzwEu9Uo
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 8, 2026
You know you’re feeling good about the putt when you can happily skip away.
The Masters may be one of the most publicly pro-family sporting events. You see professional golfers when they’re in the zone, but you rarely see into their personal lives as husbands and dads. The Par 3 Contest showcases not just the love of the game, but also the joys of sharing life’s moments with the ones you love the most.
