ESPN’s coverage of Masters Week at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia — featuring more than 140 hours of live coverage — continued Wednesday with the annual Masters Par 3 Contest, the prelude to the Masters Tournament.
Behind the scenes, it was a classic example of collaboration across teams delivering authentic fun and personality with unforgettable moments from the field’s top stars, their families and many more.
Bryan Jaroch (ESPN VP, Sports Production) discusses the day and what it took to capture everything across the course from the beloved event.
“The Par 3 Contest is such a special event to cover with unique access to players and their families. It’s truly remarkable to see the best players in the world having fun with their loved ones the day before the Masters Tournament.”
“Our coverage featured live mics, player walk-and-talks and interviews by [commentators] Marty Smith and Laura Rutledge. [PGA star] Wyndham Clark joined Scott Van Pelt on-set for most of the coverage and Jason Kelce provided his signature brand of fun and levity.”
Jason Kelce is rocking a full caddie outfit for the Par 3 Contest 😅 pic.twitter.com/dKOXv8MX01
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 8, 2026
“With four holes-in-one, children running down the hills and playing in the sand, and [World’s No.4-ranked golfer Tommy Fleetwood’s eight-year-old son] Frankie Fleetwood’s attempts to reach the green on the 9th hole, the Masters Par 3 Contest provides the perfect blend of golf, fun and genuine joy. It was a great to see teams across ESPN combine to bring it all to fans across platforms.”
ESPN has fans covered as the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament tees off with the First Round today. Full details at ESPN Press Room.
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