Aces at Augusta: Who's Mastered the Masters Par 3 Contest with a Hole-in-One?
The Masters Par 3 Contest, a cherished Wednesday tradition at Augusta National, is known for its relaxed atmosphere, family caddies, and, of course, the thrilling prospect of a hole-in-one. Since the contest's inception in 1960, there have been a total of 115 holes-in-one recorded, making it a truly special achievement for any golfer.
Many of the world's best golfers have etched their names into the Par 3 Contest history books with an ace. While it's impossible to list every single one in a single post, here are some notable names and recent highlights:
Recent Aces (2024 & 2025):
Keegan Bradley: Scored an ace on the sixth hole during the 2025 event, celebrating with his family.
Tom Hoge: Recorded a hole-in-one on the fourth hole in 2025. He also had an ace in 2023 when he won the contest.
Brooks Koepka: Joined the hole-in-one club on the sixth hole in 2025.
Luke List: Made a hole-in-one on the sixth hole in 2024.
Gary Woodland: Also aced the sixth hole in 2024.
Sepp Straka: Found the bottom of the cup on the fifth hole in 2024.
Lucas Glover: Recorded an ace on the seventh hole in 2024.
Viktor Hovland: Was another player to score a hole-in-one on the sixth hole in 2024.
Legends of the Game with Par 3 Aces:
Gary Player: Holds the record for the most career holes-in-one in the Par 3 Contest with four. He's also the oldest golfer to score an ace, doing so in 2016 at the age of 80.
Tom Watson: A two-time winner of the Par 3 Contest, he also had an ace in 1982.
Seamus Power: Achieved the remarkable feat of making back-to-back holes-in-one in the 2023 contest.
Many More Aces:
Throughout the decades, dozens of other golfers have experienced the thrill of a Par 3 Contest hole-in-one. Some notable names from different eras include:
Gene Littler
Al Geiberger
Bernhard Langer
Craig Stadler
Johnny Miller
Hale Irwin
Jimmy Walker
Ben Crenshaw
David Toms
The "Par 3 Contest Curse":
While the excitement of an ace is undeniable, it's worth noting the well-known "curse" associated with the Par 3 Contest: no winner of the event has ever gone on to win the Masters Tournament in the same year. Whether or not this adds a layer of extra pressure or superstition is up for debate, but it certainly adds to the mystique of this unique tradition.
The Masters Par 3 Contest provides a wonderful opportunity to see golfers and their families enjoying the sport in a more relaxed setting, and the frequent occurrence of holes-in-one only adds to the magic of the day.
