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Ken Griffey Jr. Debuts as Photographer at 2025 Masters

The MLB legend captures iconic moments at Augusta National, drawing praise for his skills and criticism over credentialing fairness.

Overview

  • Ken Griffey Jr., a Baseball Hall of Famer, is working as a credentialed photographer at the 2025 Masters Tournament, marking his first time covering the prestigious golf event.
  • Griffey photographed significant moments, including the Honorary Starters ceremony featuring golf icons Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson.
  • The former MLB star has built a professional photography portfolio since 2015, covering events across MLB, NFL, MLS, and more.
  • His photography journey began as a way to spend more time with his family and avoid public distractions at his children's sporting events.
  • Griffey’s role has sparked online backlash, with some questioning the fairness of granting credentials to a celebrity over career photographers.

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