Keegan Bradley traveled to Augusta National Golf Club as the captain of the Ryder Cup in America.
On Wednesday, the 38 -year -old participated in one of the annual traditions of the historical course: the Masters PAR 3. The contest, which dates back to 1960, offers golf professionals the opportunity to participate in a cheerful session shortly before true competition descends.
The previous teachers champions are also invited to play in a nine -hole course. Participants often include their caddies, relatives and children to play with them in the shortened course.
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April 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Keegan Bradley smiles while he leaves. 9 during the PAR 3 contest in the Augusta National Golf Club. (Grace Smith-Imagn images)
Bradley had his two young children with him this year. The trio enjoyed a special moment of father-son when he made a hole in one. A few failures close to the beginning could not keep Bradley out of the track, since he made the first AS of the contest in Hole 6 on Wednesday.
Bradley’s mustache also returned just in time for the first important tournament of the season.
April 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Keegan Bradley passes from the clients during the PAR 3 contest at the Augusta National Golf Club. (Images of Michael Madrid-Imagn)
Bradley joked the facial hairstyle could bring him good luck.
“I shaved it and played two weeks and did not play well at all, so I had to bring it back,” he joked during the transmission of the contest.
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Bradley’s best final in Augusta National occurred last year and in 2015 when he tied in 22nd position.
The PAR 3 contest has produced 112 holes in one in the last 65 years. Last year, five participants made an ace. Sam Snead won the inaugural contest for 3 in 1960.
April 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Keegan Bradley addresses his son Logan James and Cooper during the PAR 3 contest at the Augusta National Golf Club. (Peter Casey-Imagn images)
The support of fans for Bradley seems to be constantly increasing recently. Although he is the current Captain of the Ryder Cup, he was disregarded in 2023. His reaction to reject was timed in the “Swing” of Netflix Docuseries. Bradley’s handling of the situation helped him make him one of the most beloved golfers on the PGA tour.
The first round of the 89th edition of The Masters begins Thursday at the Augusta National Golf Club.
