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Mini Caddies, Big Fun: The Cutest Kid Moments at The 2025 Masters

As part of the annual Masters Par 3 Contest, some of golf’s most famous faces shared the course with their kids in style. See adorable snapshots from the event here.
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By Wyndi Kappes, Associate Editor
Updated April 10, 2025
Scottie Scheffler and his wife Meredith Scheffler laughing with their son Bennett during the 2025 Masters Par Three Contest
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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!

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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.

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2022 and 2024 Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler’s nearly one-year-old son, Bennett, traded toys for Titleists on the fourth green.

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2015 Masters Champion Jordan Spieth shared a laugh with his 17-month-old daughter Sophie, who looked right at home on dad’s hip.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Little Bennett might not remember it, but this family celebration with mom Meredith and dad Scottie Scheffler was one for the scrapbooks.

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Four-year-old Poppy brought the sunshine and the smiles as she joined dad Rory McIlroy on the course.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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With 1-year-old Crew in his arms, Brooks Koepka made the ninth hole a picture-perfect father-son moment.

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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!

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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.

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Nothing but smiles from Puerto Rico’s Rafael Campos as he held his 4-month-old daughter Paola Isabel high above the green.

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While dad Tony Finau played the course, Jraice Finau stepped up as MVP, carrying his tuckered-out little sister with care.

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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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