One of the most enchanting traditions of the Masters Tournament is the annual Par 3 Contest, which will take place Wednesday starting at noon ET.
The golfer who has the most favorable score against par after nine holes is declared the winner. However, no winner of the Par 3 Contest has ever gone on to triumph in the Masters in the same year.
It's a laid-back event compared to the main tournament, and many contestants don't even keep score. They often allow their loyal caddies to attempt a pitch or putt on the lavish greens.
The inaugural exhibition was held in 1960 and won by Sam Snead. The holes, ranging from 90 to 155 yards, play over DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike's Pond. There have been 107 holes-in-one made over the years, including a record nine in 2016.
Here's what to know to watch the Masters Par 3 Contest in 2024.
Is Masters Par 3 Contest on TV?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo (3-5 p.m. ET) | ESPN+ (Noon-3 p.m. ET)
- Date: Wednesday, April 10
- Time: Noon ET
ESPN will cover the Masters Par 3 Contest from 3-5 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The event starts at noon ET with the first few hours available to watch on ESPN+.
ESPN's coverage of the Masters Par 3 Contest, starting at 3 p.m. ET, can be streamed live on Fubo.
Masters Par 3 Contest live streams
- Date: Wednesday, April 10
- Time: Noon ET
- Live streams: Fubo (3-5 p.m. ET) | ESPN+ (Noon-3 p.m. ET) | Masters.com
While you can't watch the full Par 3 event on TV, you can stream the entire contest.
The Masters Par 3 Contest will be streaming on ESPN+ from noon to 3 p.m. ET before shifting the rest of the network's coverage to ESPN. You can also stream the afternoon portion with Fubo, which includes ESPN.
Masters.com will stream the entire event on their website from noon to 5 p.m. ET.
Masters Par 3 Contest tickets
Tickets to The Masters Par 3 contest are still available on Stubhub. Check out the link below for your chance to catch the Masters Week action in person.
Tickets: Stubhub
Masters Par 3 Contest prize money
While there is big money to win The Masters, none will come from the friendly Par 3 competition.
The winner of the Masters Par 3 event is awarded a crystal pedestal bowl trophy, but no prize money for the event.
There's no green jacket, either, for this winner, just bragging rights and the fun of playing with family and friends.
Masters Par 3 Contest winners
While the contestants competing at The Masters are the highlight of the event, there is plenty of star power at the Par 3 Contest, as well.
Pádraig Harrington is the only three-time winner of the event. He went back-to-back in 2003 and 2004, sharing the 2003 win with David Toms before winning the 2012 edition with Jonathan Byrd.
There are six other multi-time winners of the event: Sam Snead, Tom Watson, Sandy Lyle, David Toms, Isao Aoki and Jay Haas.
Here's a look at the Masters Par 3 Contest winners since 2000.
| YEAR | WINNER | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tom Hoge | United States |
| 2022 | Mackenzie Hughes, Mike Weir | Canada |
| 2021 | Contest canceled due to COVID-19 | N/A |
| 2020 | Contest canceled due to COVID-19 | N/A |
| 2019 | Matt Wallace | England |
| 2018 | Tom Watson | United States |
| 2017 | Contest canceled due to rain | N/A |
| 2016 | Jimmy Walker | United States |
| 2015 | Kevin Streelman | United States |
| 2014 | Ryan Moore | United States |
| 2013 | Ted Potter Jr. | United States |
| 2012 | Jonathan Byrd/Pádraig Harrington | United States/Ireland |
| 2011 | Luke Donald | England |
| 2010 | Louis Oosthuizen | South Africa |
| 2009 | Tim Clark | South Africa |
| 2008 | Rory Sabbatini | South Africa |
| 2007 | Mark O'Meara | United States |
| 2006 | Ben Crane | United States |
| 2005 | Jerry Pate | United States |
| 2004 | Pádraig Harrington | Ireland |
| 2003 | Pádraig Harrington/David Toms | Ireland/United States |
| 2002 | Nick Price | Zimbabwe |
| 2001 | David Toms | United States |
| 2000 | Chris Perry | United States |
Masters Par 3 Contest course yardage
The nine-hole course in the northeast corner of the club's grounds was designed by George Cobb and Augusta founder Clifford Roberts in 1958.
In total, golfers and their family play just more than 1,000 yards of course across the nine holes. The holes range from as short as 70 yards to as long as 140 yards.
Here is a yardage breakdown of the nine-hole course.
| HOLE | YARDAGE |
|---|---|
| No. 1 | 130 |
| No. 2 | 70 |
| No. 3 | 90 |
| No. 4 | 130 |
| No. 5 | 130 |
| No. 6 | 140 |
| No. 7 | 115 |
| No. 8 | 120 |
| No. 9 | 135 |
| TOTAL | 1,060 |
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