The 2025 Masters got its unofficial start on Wednesday with the annual Par 3 Contest ⛳️ This family-friendly event has become a rite of passage at golf’s first major and a big part of the charm at Augusta National Golf Club. This year required a playoff, between Nicolas Echavarria and J.J. Spaun, who each finished the first nine holes at -5. In the end, Nico Echavarria would emerge victorious, but winner beware: No golfer who won the Par 3 contest also won The Masters in the same year. Head to our 🔗 IN BIO for more. 📸: USA TODAY Sports #sports #masters #par3 #golf