Family fun and holes in one - the Masters tradition crossing generations

Family fun and holes in one - the Masters tradition crossing generationsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Frankie Fleetwood (bottom of the photo) proved to be one of the stars of the show at the Masters annual Par 3 Contest on WednesdayByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport golf reporterPublished8 minutes agoCommentsThree-time Masters champion Gary Player might turn 91 later this year, but on Wednesday he was still high-kicking his way around Augusta and lapping up another chance to play in front of the patrons.Remy Scheffler is just two weeks old. The new-born son of world number one Scottie was ferried around the course by his mother Meredith in a baby carrier.The presence of two people at the opposite ends of human lifespan showed the Masters' annual Par 3 Contest is not just providing wholesome, family-friendly entertainment.It also showed how golf - in a time when all sports and pursuits are battling for attention in a saturated leisure market more than ever before - has the capacity to bring generations together like few others.The sight of Player holing birdie putts and celebrating by lifting one young fan into his arms, contrasted superbly with nine-year-old Frankie Fleetwood's focus and determination to clear the water and hit the ninth green."I just think about the time span. That's why our game is so incredible," defending champion Rory McIlroy said earlier this week.For the world's leading golfers, there are few weeks in the season which heighten the senses more than the Masters - especially if you're in the mix for the Green Jacket.The shortform spectacle demonstrated once again that the annual pilgrimage to Augusta National is not all about stressing over fairway lies and pin positions.It's about seeing the stars switch off on the eve of what could be the biggest week of their careers, beaming from ear-to-ear as they play a glamorous version of pitch and putt, with their partners and children by their side dressed in...