Why Jason Kelce is part of ESPN's coverage at the Masters

Why Jason Kelce is part of ESPN's coverage at the Masters originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Masters week is one of the biggest in the sport.

It is the first of the four golf majors of the year, and brings with it the most tradition. The aura of the event is one of dignity, from the fact that cell phones aren't allowed on the course, and there are certain banned words that the commentators can't say, such as " fans," "rough," "sand trap," or "back nine," to name a few. The one event of the week that is slightly more lax is the Par-3 Contest on Wednesday.

This event is more casual and often sees competitors' families partaking, with children hitting shots out of the tee boxes or putting. ESPN is bringing in a familiar face to help out with coverage of the Masters. While he is known for his illustrious football career that will likely land him in the Hall of Fame, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce will be on hand for the Par-3 contest to interview participants.

Here is more on why Kelce is on ESPN's coverage of the Masters. MORE MASTERS 2026 : Ranking the 30 best golfers in this year's Masters Odds, betting favorites, expert picks for the 2026 Masters Complete list of golfers playing in the Masters Why is Jason Kelce part of ESPN's Masters coverage? Kelce is part of ESPN's Masters coverage because the company believes he is a draw and can bring in and connect with fans who aren't traditionally golf watchers.