The Par-3 Contest wrapped up with Nicolás Echavarría taking the victory. While players soaked in the moment with their loved ones, one notable figure was missing—Rickie Fowler. Due to OWGR restrictions, Fowler didn’t qualify for the major, missing out on the opportunity. Now, it seems Fowler’s close friend, Jordan Spieth, is feeling his absence.
Just after the contest, Spieth talked about his experience at the Par 3 course and how fun it is to be out there with the family. He answered, “It’s full circle, right? I used to play it with myself, Justin, and Rickie, and we were doing hole-in-one bets.” He also hilariously mentioned his 3-year-old son, Sammy, and said, ” Now I’ve just got to make sure that Sammy doesn’t hit somebody. It’s a very, very different — very full circle. I used to see the kids out there, man, that seems too far away. Now I have two walking around with a third on the way.”
Last year, Rickie Fowler won this light-hearted Wednesday contest with his wife Allison as his caddie and young daughter Maya in tow, carding five-under-par 22. Following the win, the golfer was very delighted and said, “The Par-3 contest is something special. You know, the tradition of the Masters and being able to go out there, and now being able to spend it with my family.” He also explained the difference between having one’s family can make and further added, “Been around plenty of the little kids over the years, but a little different when we have our own out there.”
Golf – The Masters – Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. – April 10, 2024 Rickie Fowler of the U.S. with his wife, Allison Stokke, and their daughter Maya Fowler. on the 1st hole during the par 3 contest REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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