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PHOTOS: Masters Par 3 Contest brings player's families to Augusta National

Max Homa’s son Cam Andrew climbs out of a bunker on the first green during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Meg Howell holds the Masters pin flag for her brother Mason Howell before his putt on the first green during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

J.J. Spaun’s daughters Emerson Lili and Violet Windsor react on the second hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Families of Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, and Justin Thomas walk on the 9th hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Bernhard Langer walks with his grand daughter, Stella Rose, after Langer’s tee shot on the first hole during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

J.J. Spaun, left, carries his daughter, Violet Windsor, on the second hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Max Homa watches as his son, Cam Andrew, plays a shot on the 9th hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler (right) carries his son Bennett as his wife Meredith holds their son Remy as they walk to the first green during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bernhard Langer (left) high fives Larry Mize after Mize’s tee shot on the first hole during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Sam Burns’ son Bear stops for a moment as he walks with his family on the first fairway during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler with his son, Bennett, talks to his wife Meredith with their son Remy, on the second hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Thomas’s daughter, Molly Grace, holds her dad’s club on the 9th hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Amateur Mason Howell walks with his sister Meg Howell after he hit his tee shot on the first hole during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Jordan Spieth's wife Annie Verret makes a funny face as she takes a picture of her children on the 9th hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Amateur Mason Howell hits his tee shot on the first hole during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Sungjae Im hits his tee shot on the first hole during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie, actor Kevin Hart, holds a Masters pin flag on the second green during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Actor Kevin Hart (left) and Bryson DeChambeau walk down the first fairway after DeChambeau’s tee shot during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bryson DeChambeau (left) gives Sungjae Im a fist bump on the third hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Jordan Spieth’s son Sammy holds his dad during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler reacts as his son, Bennett, swings during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Gary Player (center) laughs with Aldrich Potgieter (right) after their tee shots on the first hole during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler signs autographs on the 9th hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Jordan Spieth talks with officials as his son Sammy holds his dad’s back on the 9th hole during the Par 3 Contest as part of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Max Homa’s son Cam Andrew climbs out of a bunker on the first green during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC) (Jason Getz/AJC)

PHOTOS: Masters 2026 tournament starts

Sam Burns tees off on the 17th green Thursday. He ended the day tied for first with Rory McIlroy. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Defending champion Rory McIlroy tees off his first round of the Masters. He ended the day tied for first with Sam Burns. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Robert MacIntyre tees off on 18th hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Jason Getz/AJC)

The pairing of Scottie Scheffler, Gary Woodland and Robert MacIntyre walk to 16th green during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Jason Getz/AJC)

Justin Thomas with caddie Matt Minister line up putt on 17th green during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Sergio Garcia hits from 14th fairway during the first round of the Masters tournament at Augusta National. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Chris Gotterup reacts to shot on 14th fairway during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Justin Rose reacts to his shot from the rough on the 14th hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Jordan Spieth hits out of bunker on 15th hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler hits his tee shot on 16th hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Jason Getz/AJC)

Patrick Reed and caddie Kessler Karain line up Reed's putt on 17th hole during first round of play at the Masters. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler hits his third shot on the 15th hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Jason Getz/AJC)

Aaron Rai works his ball out of the bunker on the 12th hole. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Jordan Spieth reacts after 14th fairway shot during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Ludvig Åberg and caddie Joe Skovron walk up 15th fairway during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Jason Getz/AJC)

Fred Couples hits off of 16th tee during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Jason Getz/AJC)

Harry Hall tees off on 16th hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Jason Getz/AJC)

Scottie Scheffler on 17th green during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Fred Couples, the oldest player in the tournament at 66, checks the wind on the 14th hole at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Amateur Mason Howell of Thomasville prepares to putt on the eighth hole. At just 18 years old, he's the youngest player in the tournament. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Patrick Reed prepares his third shot on the 18th hole during first round play at the Masters on Thursday. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rory McIlroy and Mason Howell shake hands at the end of their first round of the Masters. It's tradition for the defending Masters champ (McIlroy) to play alongside the reigning U.S. Amateur winner (Howell). (Jason Getz/AJC)

Russell Henley hits from the bunker on 17th hole during the first round of play Thursday. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Harris English tees off to begin his first round at the Masters. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Patrick Reed and Akshay Bhatia cross Nelson Bridge between the 12th and 13th holes. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bryson DeChambeau lines up putt on 17th hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Jon Rahm eyes the first hole during his first round of the Masters on Thursday. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Sepp Straka tees off on 11th hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Patrons watch Rory McIlroy shot on seventh hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Cameron Young hits onto the seventh green at Augusta National. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Amateur Mason Howell loses his hat teeing off on the first green to start his Masters experience. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Aaron Rai and caddie Jason Timmis line up shoot on 14th hole during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hideki Matsuyama, the Masters 2021 champ, prepares to putt on the second hole Thursday. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Mason Howell chips to the second green during his first Masters tournament. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Fred Couples lines up a putt on 14th green during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Patron watches play during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus has six green jackets for his Masters wins. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Three-time Masters champ and honorary starter Gary Player "kick off" the 2026 Masters tournament Thursday. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Patrick Reed chips to the 17th green during first round of the Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Sam Burns tees off on the 17th green Thursday. He ended the day tied for first with Rory McIlroy. (Jason Getz/AJC) (Jason Getz/Jason.Getz@ajc.com )