Overview

• Four-year-old Poppy McIlroy delighted fans at Augusta by sinking a long putt during a family-friendly moment ahead of the Masters.
• Rory McIlroy, seeking his first Masters win to complete the career grand slam, shared the special moment with his daughter as part of his tournament preparations.
• Colombian golfer Nico Echavarria won the par-three contest with a birdie on the second extra hole of a playoff against JJ Spaun, finishing five under par.
• The par-three contest also saw standout performances, including hole-in-ones by Keegan Bradley, Brooks Koepka, and Tom Hoge, highlighting the event's unique traditions.
• No player has ever won both the par-three contest and the Masters in the same week since the contest's inception in 1960, adding intrigue to Echavarria's victory.