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AUGUSTA, Ga. — It's Wednesday at the 2026 Masters Tournament, which means it's time for one of the best events of the year: the Par 3 Contest.
Masters competitors, past champions and their families will head to the East side of the property to the nine-hole Par 3 Course and compete in an afternoon filled with laughs, smiles and incredible moments. But perhaps the one everyone is looking forward to is one young competitor's swing on the ninth hole.
Frankie Fleetwood, the 8-year-old son of Tommy Fleetwood, gave a famous interview in 2024 after attempting to reach the green, saying, "I'm just trying my hardest" when his ball splashed in the water. And this week, the golf world is watching to see whether he can reach.
Caitlin Clark, the WNBA superstar for the Indiana Fever, chimed in on social media Tuesday night. Others have talked about it all week.
Tommy was asked about Frankie on Tuesday during his pre-tournament press conference.
"We've had conversations. Frankie is very set on what he's doing," Tommy said. "He's very excited, and he knows what he's doing. I always say one of the most special things about the Masters is for us as players, like to have something so big in your career, like playing the Masters or even like trying to win the Masters, having something so unique as something that's so special for the family right before it on a Wednesday, I just think is amazing. I think it's one of the most special things about the week.
"Yeah, we talk about it all the time. I just love the fact that we spoke — this is my 10th Masters, and except for the first one where he wasn't born yet, he's been at every one. I just think, if you're lucky enough to do what I have, there's a lot of players, Justin is playing his 20th, there's so many players here that have played in so many Masters, but Frankie's growing up. Every year you see him get that little bit older at the Masters.
"I think more than anything, the pressure is on me to keep making the Masters until he reaches the green on the 9th."
Frankie even spent time in the TaylorMade truck earlier this week getting his equipment dialed in preparation for Wednesday's big shot.
One of the best days of the year is here, and patrons roaming the grounds of Augusta National are excited to see if it's finally Frankie's time.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Masters Par 3 Contest: Is Frankie Fleetwood going to hit the green?
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Masters competitors, past champions and their families will head to the East side of the property to the nine-hole Par 3 Course and compete in an afternoon filled with laughs, smiles and incredible moments. But perhaps the one everyone is looking forward to is one young competitor's swing on the ninth hole.
Frankie Fleetwood, the 8-year-old son of Tommy Fleetwood, gave a famous interview in 2024 after attempting to reach the green, saying, "I'm just trying my hardest" when his ball splashed in the water. And this week, the golf world is watching to see whether he can reach.
Caitlin Clark, the WNBA superstar for the Indiana Fever, chimed in on social media Tuesday night. Others have talked about it all week.
Tommy was asked about Frankie on Tuesday during his pre-tournament press conference.
"We've had conversations. Frankie is very set on what he's doing," Tommy said. "He's very excited, and he knows what he's doing. I always say one of the most special things about the Masters is for us as players, like to have something so big in your career, like playing the Masters or even like trying to win the Masters, having something so unique as something that's so special for the family right before it on a Wednesday, I just think is amazing. I think it's one of the most special things about the week.
"Yeah, we talk about it all the time. I just love the fact that we spoke — this is my 10th Masters, and except for the first one where he wasn't born yet, he's been at every one. I just think, if you're lucky enough to do what I have, there's a lot of players, Justin is playing his 20th, there's so many players here that have played in so many Masters, but Frankie's growing up. Every year you see him get that little bit older at the Masters.
"I think more than anything, the pressure is on me to keep making the Masters until he reaches the green on the 9th."
Frankie even spent time in the TaylorMade truck earlier this week getting his equipment dialed in preparation for Wednesday's big shot.
One of the best days of the year is here, and patrons roaming the grounds of Augusta National are excited to see if it's finally Frankie's time.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Masters Par 3 Contest: Is Frankie Fleetwood going to hit the green?
Continue reading...
