Mini Caddies, Big Fun: the Cutest Kid Moments at the 2025 Masters
The Masters Tournament, one of golf’s most prestigious and iconic events, kicked off this week at Augusta National Golf Club with practice rounds beginning Monday. Among the time-honored traditions leading up to the main event is the Par 3 Contest, held the day before the tournament officially begins. Played on a special 9-hole course, the lighthearted event offers players a chance to unwind with their loved ones—often inviting spouses and children to caddy or even swing a club themselves. It’s the one time during Masters week where family truly takes center stage.
As part of the annual Masters Par 3 Contest, golf’s greatest dads brought their families out onto the greens for a “bring your kid to work day” of sorts. Little ones from Jordan Spieth’s son Sammy to Rahm’s kids Kepa and Eneko donned miniature versions of the Augusta National’s all-white caddy outfits and joined their parents on the course for some light-hearted fun. See some of our favorite snapshots below that prove these tiny tots certainly got game!
Two-time Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns looked on as their 11-month-old sons, Bennett and Bear, turned the fourth green into the cutest play zone at Augusta.
2022 and 2024 Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler’s nearly one-year-old son, Bennett, traded toys for Titleists on the fourth green.
2015 Masters Champion Jordan Spieth shared a laugh with his 17-month-old daughter Sophie, who looked right at home on dad’s hip.
A kiss for good luck! 2015 PGA Championship winner Jason Day paused for a sweet moment with his one-year-old daughter Winnie while mom Ellie looked on—proof that family always comes first at Augusta.
It’s never too early to shine on the green! Max Homa’s son Cam, 2, showed off his putting skills and shared a victory moment with dad.
Jordan Spieth had his whole team by his side on the green—3-year-old Sammy, 17-month-old Sophie, and wife Annie, who’s expecting baby No. 3 this July!
As with any little one it’s not all smiles, all the time. Scottie Scheffler’s wife Meredith took the moment in stride though when almost-one-year-old Bennett made it clear he wasn’t a fan of the roar on the green.
South African golfer Christiaan Bezuidenhout’s 17-month-old son John walked the course like he owned it—rocking a backwards hat, pacifier and all the big boy energy.
Cameron Young and his almost 2-year-old son Henry got eye-level with the green—and with each other. A perfect read, on and off the course.
Bag and baby in tow! Austria’s Sepp Straka carried both clubs and 16-month-old Leo down the second hole like a total pro.
Little Bennett might not remember it, but this family celebration with mom Meredith and dad Scottie Scheffler was one for the scrapbooks.
Four-year-old Poppy brought the sunshine and the smiles as she joined dad Rory McIlroy on the course.
Byeong Hun An of South Korea enjoyed a family outing on the course with his wife, Jamie Heejae An, and their two children: 5-year-old son Sun-woo and 2-year-old daughter Ji-woo.
2023 PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka gave 1-year-old Crew the best seat in the house—right on dad’s shoulders—as they walked the course together.
Jon Rahm’s wife Kelley Cahill mastered mom mode on the course, carrying 2-year-old Eneko on her hip and 6-month-old Alaia in a baby carrier like a pro.
With 1-year-old Crew in his arms, Brooks Koepka made the ninth hole a picture-perfect father-son moment.
It was all cheers on the green as Shane Lowry, his 3-year-old daughter Iris and Rory McIlroy celebrated 4-year-old Poppy’s big putt like true teammates!
Jon Rahm had a little extra swagger on the course thanks to 4-year-old Kepa, who was all smiles in his backwards hat and caddie whites.
Nothing but smiles from Puerto Rico’s Rafael Campos as he held his 4-month-old daughter Paola Isabel high above the green.
While dad Tony Finau played the course, Jraice Finau stepped up as MVP, carrying his tuckered-out little sister with care.
Tom Hoge had a solid showing on the course, but it was son Thomas Bennett, rocking a Masters baby bucket hat in mom Kelly’s arms, who truly stole the show
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