Photos: Legends and little ones in par-3 contest at the Masters

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Two time Masters champion Tom Watson gets a fist bump from six time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus after sinking a birdie putt on the fourth hole during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Six time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus, three time Masters champion Gary Player starting with a kick, and two time Masters champion Tom Watson leave the first tee to begin their round in the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Kathleen Kisner, daughter of Kevin Kisner, makes a putt for her dad on the first green during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 - Augusta, Ga: Billy Herschel holds his daughter Skylar as they walk to the ninth green during the par three competition at the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 4, 2018 - Augusta, Ga: Charley Hoffman gives putting tips to his daughter Claire, left, next to his other daughter Katelyn on the ninth green during the par three competition at the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Six time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus, three time Masters champion Gary Player starting with a kick, and two time Masters champion Tom Watson leave the first tee to begin their round in the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 - Augusta, Ga: Zack Jaworski (red shirt) and David Kleckner, both of Atlanta, take a nap in the ground cover next to the ninth hole during the par three competition at the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Six time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus, three time Masters champion Gary Player, and two time Masters champion Tom Watson begin their round in the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 - Augusta, Ga: Nick Faldo tees off on the seventh hole during the par three competition at the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 4, 2018 - Augusta, Ga: Patrons surround the seventh green during the par three competition at the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 4, 2018 - Augusta, Ga: Billy Herschel holds his daughter Skylar as they walk next to his wife Brittany and their youngest daughter Colbie on the ninth hole during the par three competition at the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 4, 2018 - Augusta, Ga: Billy Herschel holds his daughter Skylar as they walk to the ninth green during the par three competition at the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 4, 2018 - Augusta, Ga: Nick Faldo acknowledges the crowd on the seventh hole during the par three competition at the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 4, 2018 - Augusta, Ga: Charley Hoffman watches his youngest daughter Katelyn putt on the ninth green next to Charley's other daughter Claire during the par three competition at the Masters Tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Augusta National Golf Club. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Jack Nicklaus gives Gary Player a fist bump after he sunk his putt on the fourth hole during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Charley Hoffman, his wife Stacy, and daughters Katelyn and Claire make their way down the first fairway during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Brian Harman and his 1-year old daughter Cooper Marie putt on the first green during his round in the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Two time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw laughs after sinking his putt on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Francesco Molinari gives his daughter Emma a hug as she begins to weep because she didnât get to putt on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Dustin Johnson waves to the patrons after sinking his birdie putt on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Jhonattan Vegas gives his daughter Sharlene a kiss on the cheek on the first fairway during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Matt Kuchar gives Daniel Berger a shove after his tee shot stops inches away from being a hole in one on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018 Augusta: Rory McIlroy hands his wife Erica Stoll the flag before he putts on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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April 4, 2018 Augusta: Two time Masters champion Tom Watson gets a fist bump from six time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus after sinking a birdie putt on the fourth hole during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 4, 2018

Kids and legends shared the same course Wednesday during the par-3 contest at the Masters at Augusta National.

Click through the gallery above to see the scene.

It wasn't all fun and games though as players competing in the tournament got in their final practice before the event begins Thursday. Click here to see photos from practice.

Stories to follow:

> Watson wins the par-3 contest

> Groupings for Thursday's first round

> How to watch the Par 3 Contest

> A few oldies but goodies in this year's field

> Jeff Schultz: Augusta National just made Masters a little better

> Augusta National to host women's amateur tournament

> It's been quite a year for Sergio Garcia

> Rory McIlroy has another shot at career grand slam

> Dustin Johnson's Masters plan

> Q&A with Phil Mickelson

> Q&A with Tiger Woods

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