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8-year-old Frankie Fleetwood steals the show during Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters
The 8-year-old drew a huge crowd as he tried twice to clear Ike’s Pond, while Aaron Rai won the Par-3 Contest at 6 under.
- On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood stole the show at Augusta National during the Par 3 Contest ahead of the Masters.
- Last year, the young Frankie went viral after lamenting in an interview that he could not clear Ike's Pond, which fronts the ninth green on the course.
- During this year's event, Tommy Fleetwood aced the fourth hole while Justin Thomas and Keegan Bradley also recorded holes-in-one, with Ex-NFL player Jason Kelce caddying for Akshay Bhatia.
- Cheering crowds encouraged Frankie to take a mulligan after a close attempt, while Aaron Rai won the contest by birdieing the final four holes to shoot 6 under.
- Patrons at Augusta National often enjoy $1.50 sandwiches and $6 beers while stacking cups from the proprietary Crow's Nest brew throughout the day, with players estimating average spending near $1,000 on merchandise.
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Frankie Fleetwood's Augusta Adventure: A Par 3 Contest to Remember | Sports-Games
Frankie Fleetwood's Augusta Adventure: A Par 3 Contest to Remember Young Frankie Fleetwood captured the spotlight at the Augusta National's Par 3 Contest, eclipsing his father, Tommy Fleetwood, despite Tommy's own impressive hole-in-one earlier in the day. The lively event, packed with memorable moments, served as a precursor to the prestigious Masters tournament.Frankie's heartfelt attempt to clear Ike's Pond, coupled with his candid interview …
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