How exciting is it to be able to watch live golf from Augusta?

Before the 72-hole bonanza of the next four days, the less-serious Par 3 Contest takes place today.

A chance for the players to get a feel for the nine par-three holes on this world-class course and a chance for their friends and family to play dress-up as caddies.

It has been a Masters tradition since 1960, with only six players winning the Par 3 Contest more than once. Former European Ryder Cup captain and three-time major winner Padraig Harrington is the only man with three wins.