Masters Par 3 Contest: Leaderboard, how to watch the action at Augusta National

It's time for one of the most charming and controversial traditions of Masters week. 

The Masters Par 3 Contest will take place later this afternoon on the nine-hole course adjacent to Augusta National. 

Competitors in the 91-man field and former champions bring along their family members and their children dress as caddies in the traditional white jumpsuits and green caps.  

Played in a casual atmosphere, there's no cut and everyone plays all nine holes. The lowest score wins. 

Not everyone will participate, as no player who has won the Masters Par 3 Contest has won The Masters in the same year. 

The Masters Par 3 Contest is not for everyone, though, with some purists labelling the event as a distracting sideshow and a little too playful for the prestigious setting. 

Reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy has already confirmed his participation. 

On Tuesday, McIlroy told reporters in his pre-tournament press conference that he has been instructed by daughter Poppy to let her use her own putter this year. 

Twelve months ago, Poppy, then aged four, stole the show by draining a mammoth putt with her father's. 

From 25 feet, Poppy barely touched the ball and it crept all the way down the slope and dropped. 

Poppy is likely to steal the show again this year but plenty of attention will be paid to Tommy Fleetwood's eight-year-old son, Frankie, who is aiming to finally carry the water and hit the 9th green. 

After his ball found a watery grave last year, Frankie gave one of the cutest and memorable on-camera interviews. "I'm just trying my hardest," he said. 

How he delivered the interview had the aforementioned McIlroy and Shane Lowry in stitches. 

What time is the Masters Par 3 Contest?

The Masters Par 3 Contest will begin at 12:00pm ET (17:00pm BST). 

How can I watch on TV?

TV coverage of the Masters Par 3 Contest begins at 2:00pm ET (19:00 BST). 

What channel is it on?

Viewers in the United States can tune in via ESPN. 

Whilst those in the United Kingdom can watch via Sky Sports Golf. 

Are there streaming options?

Yes, via the ESPN app, Masters.com, Masters App, Disney+ and fuboTV. 

UK viewers can stream via Sky Go and the Sky Sports App / NOW. 

Masters Par 3 Contest leaderboard

GolfMagic will publish the results here. 

You can track the live leaderboard on the official Masters website. 

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