What is the Masters?
The Masters is one of golf's four men's major championships, played every April at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It is the only major held at the same course every year.
The Masters was founded by golfer Bobby Jones and businessman Clifford Roberts, and the first tournament was played in 1934. Augusta National, designed by Jones and Alister MacKenzie, is famous for its blooming azaleas, fast greens and the challenging stretch of holes 11, 12 and 13 known as Amen Corner.
The tournament is played over four days, with the lowest total score winning. The champion receives the famous green jacket. Jack Nicklaus holds the record with six Masters wins, and Tiger Woods has won five, including his comeback victory in 2019.
Traditions
The Masters is known for its traditions, such as the Champions Dinner, hosted by the previous winner, who picks the menu, and the Par 3 Contest held the day before the tournament. Spectators are called patrons, and phones are banned on the course during the tournament.
Did You Know?
Food prices at the Masters are famously low. A pimento cheese sandwich has cost only a couple of dollars for many years.