Keegan Bradley is having an incredible 2025. Not only was he named America’s Ryder Cup captain earlier this year, making him one of the youngest captains in Ryder Cup history at just 38 years old, but he’s also taking the Masters by storm. The return of his incredible mustache and his father-son playtime at Augusta National have been some of the highlights of the pre-Masters fanfare.
However, with the Par 3 Contest going down today, Bradley is also making waves for his stellar play. On Hole 6, Bradley knocked in a hole-in-one.
Ever since being snubbed from the 2023 Ryder Cup team, Bradley has become somewhat of a fan favorite. His endearing reaction to that same Ryder Cup from which he was snubbed, captured by the Netflix documentary ‘Full Swing’ has made him one of golf’s most beloved athletes, and making his ace on No. 6 that much sweeter.
Bradley’s ace means the mustache might stay for good
Bradley is a very superstitious man. For those unaware, he didn’t always have the mustache. In fact, it made its triumphant return for this Masters tournament. During the Par 3 Contest broadcast, Bradley jested, ‘I shaved it off and I played two weeks and did not play well at all, so I had to bring it back.’
Despite the stellar play, even Bradley was not immune to jabs from the broadcasters. Scott Van Pelt joked that he looked ‘like a 1978 middle reliever for the Red Sox.’
Still, Bradley understands the power and responsibility that comes with a hairy philtrum. ‘I know if I win with it or play well with it, it’s gonna have to stay,’ Bradley said. ‘So you know it’s a dangerous, dangerous thing that I’m messing with here.’
A hole-in-one is clearly a sign that he needs to remain unshaven.
When does Bradley tee off tomorrow?
Bradley kicks off the Masters with a 9:58 a.m. tee time paired with Phil Mickelson and Jason Day.
