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ESPN Taps Jason Kelce for Masters Par 3 On-Course Reporting

The assignment highlights ESPN's cross-sport talent push at an event shaped by strict Augusta access.

Overview

  • ESPN, which announced the move Tuesday, said Jason Kelce will roam the Masters Par 3 at Augusta National interviewing players and families.
  • Coverage streams on the ESPN App and Disney+ from noon to 2 p.m. ET on April 8 before shifting to ESPN from 2 to 4 p.m., with Scott Van Pelt hosting and Marty Smith sharing on-course duties.
  • Golf fans posted mixed to negative reactions on social media, reflecting concern over overexposure and the Masters week’s traditional tone.
  • Pat McAfee said Wednesday that Augusta National has rejected his show’s bid to broadcast from the Par 3 for three straight years, underscoring tight on-site standards.
  • Kelce’s Par 3 role follows a TGL guest-commentary stint in early March and adds to his ESPN work since 2024, as outlets note ESPN is discussing a new TGL deal and some speculate about future golf assignments without any being announced.