Thomas Wragg, Associate Editor
The Masters Par 3 Contest serves as the charming curtain-raiser to the season's first Major Championship at Augusta National. Th beloved tradition sees tournament stars swap competition for camaraderie, often bringing their families along for a relaxed and fun-filled day on the picturesque nine-hole course.
Stephan Jaeger assesses the technique of his wife, Shelby Jaeger and their son, Harrison Fritz Jaeger, during the Par Three Contest
Jon Rahm enjoyed some downtime with with his sons, Eneko Rahm and Kepa Rahm, before he seeks a second Green Jacket
Iris Lowry, daughter of Shane Lowry and Poppy McIlroy, daughter of Rory McIlroy, enjoyed their day on the hallowed turf of Augusta National.
Sergio Garcia and his son, Enzo Garcia, take a stroll on the seventh hole. The Spaniard named his first child after the hole at Augusta National which provided one of the most pivotal moments of his victory - Azalea.
"Well I've been doing my hardest to get it over the green," Frankie Fleetwood, son to Dubai-based Tommy Fleetwood, told reporters after the contest "I've been practicing as hard as I can, just not reaching it this year. But, I'm just trying my hardest." There's always next year, Frankie!
Malory Conners, wife of Corey Conners, had her hands full on Wednesday. Corey has finished inside the top ten in three of his seven starts at Augusta.
Brooks Koepka celebrated with his son, Crew Sims Koepka, after making a hole-in-one. The American is looking to win a sixth Major Championship title this week, having won three PGA Championships and two U.S. Open trophies
Nicolas Echavarria was crowned the champion of the Par Three Contest, beating J.J. Spaun in a play-off after both men had finished on five under. It's not a great omen for the main event, however, with no Par Three Contest winner winning the Major the same week.