Keegan Bradley traveled to Augusta National Golf Club as captain of the American Ryder Cup.
On Wednesday, the 38-year-old took part in one of the historic course’s annual traditions – Master Par 3 contest. The contest dates back to 1960, offering golf professionals the opportunity to take part in a casual session just before the actual competition is tee-off.
past Masters Champion You are also invited to play on a 9-hole course. Participants often play together on a shortened course, including caddies, relatives and children.
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April 9, 2025. Augusta, Georgia, USA. Keegan Bradley smiles as he leaves. Currently in a par-3 contest at 9 Augusta National Golf Club. (Grace Smith-Imagn Images)
Bradley had two young sons this year. The trio enjoyed a special father-son moment when he made a hole-in-one. A few near misses didn’t get Bradley back on track as he made the first ace of the contest at Hall 6 on Wednesday.
Bradley’s mustache has also returned in time for the first major tournament of the season.
April 9, 2025. Augusta, Georgia, USA. Keegan Bradley passes the patron during a par-3 contest at Augusta National Golf Club. (Imagnick images of Michael Madrid)
Bradley jokingly suggested that facial hairstyles could bring him good fortune.
“I shaved it, played it for two weeks and it didn’t work at all, so I had to get it back,” he joked during the contest air.
Bradley’s best finish at Augusta National came last year when he came in 22nd place in 2015.
The par-3 contest has produced 112 hole-in-ones over the past 65 years. Last year, five participants created an ace. Sam Snead won his first par-3 contest in 1960.
April 9, 2025. Augusta, Georgia, USA. Keegan Bradley will oversee his sons Logan James and Cooper in the par-3 contest at Augusta National Golf Club. (Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
Bradley fans’ support has appeared to be steadily rising recently. He is the current captain of the Ryder Cup, but was snubted in 2023. His response to being rejected was documented in the Netflix docusary “Full Swing.” Bradley’s handling of situations helped him become one of the most beloved golfers. PGA Tour.
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The first round of the Masters’ 89th edition begins Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club.
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