Celebrities Caddie at Augusta National's Par 3 Contest

Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce join golfers as celebrity caddies for the annual event.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:22pm

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Comedian Kevin Hart caddied for golfer Bryson DeChambeau, while former NFL player Jason Kelce guided Akshay Bhatia around the course during the Par 3 Contest at the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

Why it matters

The Par 3 Contest is a lighthearted tradition at the Masters, allowing players to have fun with celebrity caddies before the main tournament begins. The presence of stars like Hart and Kelce adds to the festive atmosphere and draws more attention to the event.

The details

Hart joked that if DeChambeau wasn't performing to his liking, he might take over the caddie duties himself. Kelce, known for his energetic personality, was seen guiding up-and-coming golfer Akshay Bhatia around the short course.

  • The Par 3 Contest took place on April 8, 2026, the day before the start of the 2026 Masters Tournament.

The players

Kevin Hart

A popular American comedian who served as a celebrity caddie for golfer Bryson DeChambeau during the Par 3 Contest.

Jason Kelce

A former NFL offensive lineman who was the celebrity caddie for golfer Akshay Bhatia during the Par 3 Contest.

Bryson DeChambeau

A professional golfer who had comedian Kevin Hart as his celebrity caddie for the Par 3 Contest.

Akshay Bhatia

A young up-and-coming professional golfer who was guided around the course by former NFL player Jason Kelce as his celebrity caddie.

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What they’re saying

“We'll see how the day goes. I think it depends on how he's putting. Naturally if he's not doing what I ask or require, then I step in and I do the job myself.”

— Kevin Hart, Comedian and Celebrity Caddie

The takeaway

The presence of celebrities like Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce as caddies at the Par 3 Contest adds to the fun and festive atmosphere of the event, which serves as a lighthearted warm-up to the main Masters Tournament.