Frankie Fleetwood, the eight-year-old son of professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood, went viral again at The Masters Par 3 contest, according to official sources. He had a new attempt to reach the green on the ninth hole, as confirmed by officials. Aaron Rai won the Par 3 contest.
On the ninth hole, Frankie Fleetwood had the galleries chanting his name as he tried to clear the water, according to major media reports. His ball missed the green and went into the water on his first attempt, major media reported. His second attempt was also short, but he smiled despite coming up short, according to those reports. His best attempt finished 15 yards short and wet, major media indicated.
I just think about the time span. That's why our game is so incredible.
Other children also participated in the event. Remy Scheffler, the two-week-old son of Scottie Scheffler, was present at the Par 3 contest, according to major media. Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy stole the show last year by making a 30-foot putt, major media reported. Iris Lowry, Shane Lowry's daughter, also missed the green with her ball dropping into the water, according to major media. Poppy McIlroy narrowly missed a putt on the green, major media said. Frankie Fleetwood went viral last year for his interview about practicing to get the ball over the water, according to major media.
Multiple holes-in-one highlighted the day. Tommy Fleetwood celebrated a hole-in-one earlier in the day, according to major media. Justin Thomas started the entertainment with an ace at the second hole, major media reported. Keegan Bradley became the first player to have holes-in-one in successive years in the Par 3 contest, according to major media. Wyndham Clark aced the seventh hole, major media said.
I think this week is going to be dry, already it’s a little windy, and the course is already firming up. If the conditions continue to be the way they are, double digits under par would be an amazing score. It’s not going to be a low-scoring Masters and that’s going to be fun for everyone.
Other participants included Ludvig Åberg, who took part in the Par 3 contest but was one of many players who did not complete all holes, officials confirmed. Gary Player, a three-time Masters champion, participated in the Par 3 contest, according to major media.
Historically, no player has ever won both the Par 3 contest and the Masters in the same week since the contest started in 1960, according to major media.