What makes Masters so special? It is a long list but one of the most crucial reasons is the rich legacy and the beautiful traditions the event is steeped in.

Even the family members of the golfers get to celebrate the game of golf at the Augusta National.

However, it appears that this year, Tiger Woods might take part in the celebration without his family members by his side. Mr. T has often taken on the role of caddie for his son, but will Charlie Woods be able to do the same for his old man this Wednesday?

Will Charlie Woods be seen next to Tiger Woods on the Augusta greens?

Another tiny tradition was upheld at the Sunday practice session, where all the past champions get the privilege to invite one of the guests on the course and enjoy a round of golf with them. Snippets from the course were also shared on @TheMasters — the official X handle of Masters. Though on the guest list, Mr.T‘s little cub was nowhere to be seen.

Woods was spotted with his caddie, Lance Bennett, and accompanying him was Rob McNamara, the official vice president of Woods’ business, TGR Ventures, and, unofficially, a second set of eyes for his golf swing. As posted by the TWLegion on their official X (formerly Twitter) account.

They wrote, “Tiger chipped and put around Augusta this afternoon alongside caddie Lance Bennett and close confidante Rob McNamara, taking just his wedges and putter, according to @BobHarig”. Charlie Woods’s absences have also given rise to further speculation that he might not be able to attend the entire Masters Championship and, in the process, miss the most anticipated Par-3 contest before D-day.

This was a tradition that was first held at the 1960 tournament. It is led in a single round on a nine-hole, par-27 course in the northeast corner of the Augusta National course. The former champions get the opportunity to invite their family members to take charge of their bags and give them access to putt a few balls on their behalf too!

Even though both his kids, Sam and Charlie, might not be next to Woods this year. The Woods kids have already participated in the Par-3 contest. On April 8, 2015, Woods was on his golf and fatherly duties while the kids were on their caddie duties on the Augusta greens,

Tiger Woods enjoyed the Par-3 contest in 2015

The 15-time major winner had the time of his life playing the par-3 contest for the first time after becoming a father. His daughter Sam Woods was 7 years old, and Charlie Woods was 6, and they followed him through the greens toting his clubs. Woods even said, “These were memories for a lifetime.”

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As he headed to the 9th hole, he handed his putter to Charlie, motioning him to finish the round. Although Charlie refused to take the club, Sam delightfully volunteered. They both even wore the caddie outfits, Charlie carrying three clubs in his hands, and Sam taking hold of the putter. Woods was indeed the happiest man on the greens that day, doing the two things he enjoyed: golfing and being a father!

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