Fred Couples was at 2 under through 14 holes, and you could almost hear the murmurs and whispers around Augusta National. But then the 66-year-old former Masters winner went 8 over in a three-hole stretch with his round crumbling around him.

The 2023 Masters champion looked dejected striding up the hill to scoring at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Fred Couples was indignant, explaining what happened yet unable to accept that it had happened.

The Par-3 Contest ahead of the Masters Tournament is one of the more laid-back and casual events in golf. It is a time where golfers can have their loved ones serve as caddies or even step in to hit tee shots or try to sink putts.

Here is more on why Mickelson is not playing at the 2026 Masters. As a former winner of the tournament, Mickelson always has an invite to the Masters should he want to use it. He was expected to play in the 2026 tournament, but announced on April 2 that he would not be competing this year.

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Tommy Fleetwood's son Frankie has been the talk of Augusta National this week as the eight-year-old faces a big challenge in the Par 3 Contest

The legendary Gary Player will participate in the ceremonial opening tee shot at the 90th edition of the Masters this Thursday. His son Wayne, however, won't be in attendance to witness that moment. Wayne Player hasn't been allowed at Augusta National Golf Club due to a "tacky" decision he made at