THE world's top golfers were joined by their Wags and kids at the traditional the Par 3 Contest at Augustaon the even of the US Masters.
Stars hit the course with friends and family, with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Ricky Fowler and Bubba Watson among the contenders relaxing alongside loved ones.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talks with his wife Erica StollCredit: Reuters Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa reacts as his wife Nel-Mare Oosthuizen puttsCredit: Getty ImagesVeteran golfer Tom Watson claimed the prize, which is considered a curse as the winner has never gone on to win the Green Jacket in the same year.
But it was the sight of the wives and girlfriends, and their kids, in the traditional white overalls worn by caddies that drew all the attention.
McIlroy joked around with his wife Erica Stoll, who he wed last year in a huge ceremony in Ireland.
Allison Stokke, girlfriend of Rickie Fowler, delighted the crowds and still managed to look great in the unflattering overalls.
Erica Stoll looks on as Rory McIlroy plays the Par 3 ContestCredit: Getty Images Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hands a pin marker to his wife Erica StollCredit: ReutersEnglishman Fleetwood, 27, had looked set to win until two-time Masters winner Watson 41 years his senior pipped him to the title by shooting seven-under.
Fleetwood may be a relieved man that Watson beat him by a stroke.
Since the Par 3 event event started in 1960, no winner of it has ever gone on to triumph in the main event four days later.
Watson played the course with pals and fellow legends Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player.
Credit: ReutersRory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talks with his wife Erica Stoll
Erica Stoll looks on as Rory McIlroy plays the Par 3 ContestCredit: Getty Images Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hands a pin marker to his wife Erica StollCredit: Reuters Rickie Fowler of the U.S. chips onto the first green as his girlfriend Allison Stokke watchesCredit: Getty Images Allison Stokke, girlfriend of Rickie Fowler, walks the courseCredit: Getty Images - Getty Tommy Fleetwood plays his shot from the ninth teeCredit: Getty Images Rickie Fowler and Allison Stokke walk together on WednesdayCredit: Getty ImagesAnd it was Nicklaus' 15-year-old grandson, Gary, who lit up the course with a hole-in-one on the final that moved his grandfather to tears.
Watson, who lost a play-off for the 2009 Open Championship at the age of 59, told ESPN: "I won it one other time a long time ago and of course I didn't win the tournament that year.
"But since I'm not playing the tournament I said 'Let's go for it this year.'"
Former champion Danny Willett helps his son Zachariah putt on the fifth holeCredit: EPA Englishman Danny Willett and his son take part in the Par 3 ContestCredit: Getty Images - Getty Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson's caddie Paul Tesori hoist Tesori's son IsaiahCredit: EPA Bubba Watson looked to be enjoying himself the day before The MastersCredit: Getty Images Watson lets a youngster hit of the tee in the par 3 contestCredit: EPA Bubba Watson of the US wears unusual footwear during the relaxed contestCredit: EPAA tearful Nicklaus, who won 18 majors during his career, rated his grandson's ace the number one moment of his career.
He said: "What I did doesn't make any difference to me. But watching your grandson do something special, I have a few tears.
"We talked about three days ago and said 'GT do you want to hit the ball on nine?' and he said 'sure'.
Credit: EPAWesley Bryan, Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson on the ninth hole
Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa stands on a green with wife Nel-Mare OosthuizenCredit: Getty Images - Getty South Africans Louis Oosthuizen, Trevor Immelman and Charl Schwartzel shake handsCredit: Getty Images Louis Oosthuizen reacts to his wife's putt on the 9th holeCredit: Reuters Justin Rose of England walks off the first green with his two childrenCredit: Reuters Pat Perez of the United States kisses his wife AshleyCredit: Getty Images A golf patron wears a hat covered in old Masters passes during the par 3 contestCredit: Reuters Jack Nicklaus smiles on a tee as patrons cheerCredit: Getty Images Golf greats Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus walk up to the first greenCredit: Reuters Gary Player celebrates as he walks off a tee with Jack Nicklaus and Tom WatsonCredit: Getty Images Jon Rahm of Spain walks with Sir Nick Faldo of EnglandCredit: Getty Images Jordan Spieth walks with his caddie and brother Steven SpiethCredit: Getty Images"I said, 'well I think you're going to make a hole-in-one'. It's his first.
"You always want the best for your kids and your grandkids and to watch a grandkid come along and knock in a hole-in-one on the biggest venue in the world.... wow. I mean what a day."
GT Nicklaus added: "This is probably my favourite week of the year and this is a special tournament, golf is a sport that I love and for that to happen is just unbelievable."
Justin Rose of England chips on the fifth holeCredit: EPA Dustin Johnson played in the Augusta contest on WednesdayCredit: Getty Images German duo Bernhard Langer and Martin Kaymer on the fifth holeCredit: EPA
