Photos: Par-3 Contest, Wednesday's practice rounds on eve of the Masters

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Photos: Par-3 Contest, Wednesday's practice rounds on eve of the Masters

The Masters field continued to practice for the main event, which is scheduled to get underway Thursday at Augusta National.

Thomas Pieters walks with his family on the first green during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Kevin Na’s daughter Sophie wears a green Augusta National ribbon during the Par-3 Contest on the first hole Wednesday at Augusta National. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Rory McIIroy carries his daughter Poppy Kennedy while Shane Lowry carries his second daughter Ivy down the first fairway during the Masters Tournament Par-3 contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Collin Morikawa and girlfriend Katherine Zhu participate in the Par-3 Contest on the first hole Wednesday in Augusta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Brooks Koepka and his girlfriend Jena Sims wait to putt on the first green during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Jason Kokrak runs down the fairway with his sons during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Rory McIIroy reacts to chipping in for a birdie with his wife Erica Stoll looking on during the Masters Tournament Par-3 contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Gary Player kneels down after he almost made a hole in one as Raymond Floyd, left, and Tom Watson watch on the first hole during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Gary Player (from left), Tom Watson, and Raymond Floyd react to the gallery after teeing off on the first hole during the Masters Tournament Par-3 contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Justin Thomas chips to the 13th green during his practice round Wednesday for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Min Woo Lee and the gallery react Wednesday after he skips his ball across the pond to the 16th green during his practice round for the Masters. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Jon Rahm reacts to just missing his putt on the second green Wednesday during his practice round for the Masters. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Collin Morikawa hits from a bunker to the seventh green Wednesday during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Justin Thomas walks off the 11th green with his putter on his way to the 12th tee box Wednesday during his practice round for the Masters. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Jon Rahm tees off on the third hole during his practice round Wednesday for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Jon Rahm reacts to just missing his putt on the second green Wednesday during his practice round for the Masters. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

April 6, 2022 Augusta - Paul Casey, of England, and his family walk to the eighth green during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

April 6, 2022 Augusta - Justin Rose (right) looks as his son Leo putts on the ninth hole during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

April 6, 2022 Augusta - Sergio Garcia’s wife Angela Akins Garcia reacts after finishing on the ninth hole during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

April 6, 2022 Augusta - Tommy Fleetwood’s son Franklin lines up with his hand on the ninth hole during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

April 6, 2022 Augusta - Jason Kokrak with his sons leave after play was suspended because of approaching inclement during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

April 6, 2022 Augusta - A crew carries a patio umbrella after play was suspended because of approaching inclement during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

April 6, 2022 Augusta - Mackenzie Hughes and his wife Jenna Shaw chase their son on the ninth green during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

040622 Augusta: Golfers sign autographs for fans along the ninth hole during the Par 3 contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com”

040622 Augusta: The caddie of Garrick Higgo reacts after making a putt on the ninth green during the Par 3 contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com”

040622 Augusta: Justin Rose instructs his son on a putt on the ninth hole during the Par 3 contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com”

040622 Augusta: Paul Casey and Sergio Garcia walk with their caddies along the eighth fairway during the Par 3 contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com”

040622 Augusta: Patrons watch the action along the eighth fairway across from the ninth tee during the Par 3 contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com”

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Thomas Pieters walks with his family on the first green during the Par 3 Contest of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Augusta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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