The Masters Tradition

FOREPLAY to the Masters Over 78 years ago It began as a small, $1,500 game, but today the Masters stands as the most distinguished tournament in all of golfing history, offering players the opportunity to win more than $1,000,000. How exactly does the Masters set itself apart from every other professional tournament to be the golf phenomenon it is today? The History Amateur golfer Bobby Jones wins $60,000 by betting on himself to win the first ever Grand Slam. The Augusta course is denied the ability to function as a U.S. Open venue, so the Masters Tournament is born. 1931 1934 1933 Bobby uses his winnings to purchase Fruitland Nurseries in Augusta, Georgia, establishing the Augusta Golf Course. 1943 the the Įst 2nd 1945 1967 The Masters is the first major golf tournament of the year. The tournament always ends on the second Sunday in April. The 1967 Masters was the first sporting event ever broadcast live overseas. Due to World War II the grounds were closed and used for raising cows and turkeys. The Only Pro-Golfers Who Are Members. Only U.S. President To Have Been a Club Member. Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer John Harris Dwight Eisenhouwer The Course 7,435 Total course yardage Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. 500 Yards added since 2001 The Masters has been held in the same location every single year since its inception. Tea Olive Camellia Par 4 - 445 yds Par 4 - 495 yds Pink Dogwood Par 5- 575 yds White Dogwood Par 4 505 yds Flowering Patch Par 4 - 350 yds Golden Bell Par 3 - 155 yds (12 Flowering Crab Apple Par 3- 240 yds Azalea 12.) Par 5 - s1o yds Magnolia Par 4 - 455 yds (14 Chinese Fir Par 4 - 440 yds 18 Juniper Par 3- 180 yds 10 Firethorn Par 5- 530 yds II Pampas Par 4 450 yds Redbud Par 3 - 170 yds Yellow Jasmine Par 5- 570 yds Nandina Par 4- 440 yds Carolina Cherry Par 4 - 460 yds Holly Par 4 - 465 yds Amen Corner 1,600 Azaleas 61 Magnolia Trees along the road to along the 13th hole. Nickname for second shot at the 1ith, all of the 12th, and the tee shot at the 13th hole. the clubhouse. The phrase was coined by author Herbert Warren Wind in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, based on the song "Shoutin' in that Amen Corner." 10 Rounds Per Day 10 Rounds Per Hour VS The average amount of rounds played at Augusta. The average amount of rounds sent out on a public course. Custom Lighting Flower Freeze Custom Vacuum Special light systems keep the greens healthy If an early spring comes, grounds crew will freeze the azaleas to slow their blossoming so flowers are in full color during Masters week. system under the greens that drains standing water; year-round. total cost $475k. The Winners Jack Nicklaus Phil Michelson 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 2004, 2006, 201O The Green Jacket Only one per winner. Despite having six wins, Jack Nicklaus only owns one of the coveted Green Jackets. Arnold Palmer Tiger Woods 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 Who's Won The Most Cash? $3,762,000 $3.727,000 $269,000 $68,750 Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Highest/Lowest Winning Score +I -18 Zach Johnson, 2007, 289 Tiger Woods, 1997, 270 Jack Burke Jr., 1956, 289 Sam Snead, 1954, 289 Countries With The Most Wins 3. This April, be a part of history – watch the Masters. USDirect.com Sources: Masters.com · Augusta.com · WSJ.com FOREPLAY to the Masters Over 78 years ago It began as a small, $1,500 game, but today the Masters stands as the most distinguished tournament in all of golfing history, offering players the opportunity to win more than $1,000,000. How exactly does the Masters set itself apart from every other professional tournament to be the golf phenomenon it is today? The History Amateur golfer Bobby Jones wins $60,000 by betting on himself to win the first ever Grand Slam. The Augusta course is denied the ability to function as a U.S. Open venue, so the Masters Tournament is born. 1931 1934 1933 Bobby uses his winnings to purchase Fruitland Nurseries in Augusta, Georgia, establishing the Augusta Golf Course. 1943 the the Įst 2nd 1945 1967 The Masters is the first major golf tournament of the year. The tournament always ends on the second Sunday in April. The 1967 Masters was the first sporting event ever broadcast live overseas. Due to World War II the grounds were closed and used for raising cows and turkeys. The Only Pro-Golfers Who Are Members. Only U.S. President To Have Been a Club Member. Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer John Harris Dwight Eisenhouwer The Course 7,435 Total course yardage Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. 500 Yards added since 2001 The Masters has been held in the same location every single year since its inception. Tea Olive Camellia Par 4 - 445 yds Par 4 - 495 yds Pink Dogwood Par 5- 575 yds White Dogwood Par 4 505 yds Flowering Patch Par 4 - 350 yds Golden Bell Par 3 - 155 yds (12 Flowering Crab Apple Par 3- 240 yds Azalea 12.) Par 5 - s1o yds Magnolia Par 4 - 455 yds (14 Chinese Fir Par 4 - 440 yds 18 Juniper Par 3- 180 yds 10 Firethorn Par 5- 530 yds II Pampas Par 4 450 yds Redbud Par 3 - 170 yds Yellow Jasmine Par 5- 570 yds Nandina Par 4- 440 yds Carolina Cherry Par 4 - 460 yds Holly Par 4 - 465 yds Amen Corner 1,600 Azaleas 61 Magnolia Trees along the road to along the 13th hole. Nickname for second shot at the 1ith, all of the 12th, and the tee shot at the 13th hole. the clubhouse. The phrase was coined by author Herbert Warren Wind in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, based on the song "Shoutin' in that Amen Corner." 10 Rounds Per Day 10 Rounds Per Hour VS The average amount of rounds played at Augusta. The average amount of rounds sent out on a public course. Custom Lighting Flower Freeze Custom Vacuum Special light systems keep the greens healthy If an early spring comes, grounds crew will freeze the azaleas to slow their blossoming so flowers are in full color during Masters week. system under the greens that drains standing water; year-round. total cost $475k. The Winners Jack Nicklaus Phil Michelson 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 2004, 2006, 201O The Green Jacket Only one per winner. Despite having six wins, Jack Nicklaus only owns one of the coveted Green Jackets. Arnold Palmer Tiger Woods 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 Who's Won The Most Cash? $3,762,000 $3.727,000 $269,000 $68,750 Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Highest/Lowest Winning Score +I -18 Zach Johnson, 2007, 289 Tiger Woods, 1997, 270 Jack Burke Jr., 1956, 289 Sam Snead, 1954, 289 Countries With The Most Wins 2 3. This April, be a part of history – watch the Masters. USDirect.com Sources: Masters.com · Augusta.com · WSJ.com FOREPLAY to the Masters Over 78 years ago It began as a small, $1,500 game, but today the Masters stands as the most distinguished tournament in all of golfing history, offering players the opportunity to win more than $1,000,000. How exactly does the Masters set itself apart from every other professional tournament to be the golf phenomenon it is today? The History Amateur golfer Bobby Jones wins $60,000 by betting on himself to win the first ever Grand Slam. The Augusta course is denied the ability to function as a U.S. Open venue, so the Masters Tournament is born. 1931 1934 1933 Bobby uses his winnings to purchase Fruitland Nurseries in Augusta, Georgia, establishing the Augusta Golf Course. 1943 the the Įst 2nd 1945 1967 The Masters is the first major golf tournament of the year. The tournament always ends on the second Sunday in April. The 1967 Masters was the first sporting event ever broadcast live overseas. Due to World War II the grounds were closed and used for raising cows and turkeys. The Only Pro-Golfers Who Are Members. Only U.S. President To Have Been a Club Member. Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer John Harris Dwight Eisenhouwer The Course 7,435 Total course yardage Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. 500 Yards added since 2001 The Masters has been held in the same location every single year since its inception. Tea Olive Camellia Par 4 - 445 yds Par 4 - 495 yds Pink Dogwood Par 5- 575 yds White Dogwood Par 4 505 yds Flowering Patch Par 4 - 350 yds Golden Bell Par 3 - 155 yds (12 Flowering Crab Apple Par 3- 240 yds Azalea 12.) Par 5 - s1o yds Magnolia Par 4 - 455 yds (14 Chinese Fir Par 4 - 440 yds 18 Juniper Par 3- 180 yds 10 Firethorn Par 5- 530 yds II Pampas Par 4 450 yds Redbud Par 3 - 170 yds Yellow Jasmine Par 5- 570 yds Nandina Par 4- 440 yds Carolina Cherry Par 4 - 460 yds Holly Par 4 - 465 yds Amen Corner 1,600 Azaleas 61 Magnolia Trees along the road to along the 13th hole. Nickname for second shot at the 1ith, all of the 12th, and the tee shot at the 13th hole. the clubhouse. The phrase was coined by author Herbert Warren Wind in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, based on the song "Shoutin' in that Amen Corner." 10 Rounds Per Day 10 Rounds Per Hour VS The average amount of rounds played at Augusta. The average amount of rounds sent out on a public course. Custom Lighting Flower Freeze Custom Vacuum Special light systems keep the greens healthy If an early spring comes, grounds crew will freeze the azaleas to slow their blossoming so flowers are in full color during Masters week. system under the greens that drains standing water; year-round. total cost $475k. The Winners Jack Nicklaus Phil Michelson 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 2004, 2006, 201O The Green Jacket Only one per winner. Despite having six wins, Jack Nicklaus only owns one of the coveted Green Jackets. Arnold Palmer Tiger Woods 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 Who's Won The Most Cash? $3,762,000 $3.727,000 $269,000 $68,750 Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Highest/Lowest Winning Score +I -18 Zach Johnson, 2007, 289 Tiger Woods, 1997, 270 Jack Burke Jr., 1956, 289 Sam Snead, 1954, 289 Countries With The Most Wins 2 3. This April, be a part of history – watch the Masters. USDirect.com Sources: Masters.com · Augusta.com · WSJ.com FOREPLAY to the Masters Over 78 years ago It began as a small, $1,500 game, but today the Masters stands as the most distinguished tournament in all of golfing history, offering players the opportunity to win more than $1,000,000. How exactly does the Masters set itself apart from every other professional tournament to be the golf phenomenon it is today? The History Amateur golfer Bobby Jones wins $60,000 by betting on himself to win the first ever Grand Slam. The Augusta course is denied the ability to function as a U.S. Open venue, so the Masters Tournament is born. 1931 1934 1933 Bobby uses his winnings to purchase Fruitland Nurseries in Augusta, Georgia, establishing the Augusta Golf Course. 1943 the the Įst 2nd 1945 1967 The Masters is the first major golf tournament of the year. The tournament always ends on the second Sunday in April. The 1967 Masters was the first sporting event ever broadcast live overseas. Due to World War II the grounds were closed and used for raising cows and turkeys. The Only Pro-Golfers Who Are Members. Only U.S. President To Have Been a Club Member. Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer John Harris Dwight Eisenhouwer The Course 7,435 Total course yardage Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. 500 Yards added since 2001 The Masters has been held in the same location every single year since its inception. Tea Olive Camellia Par 4 - 445 yds Par 4 - 495 yds Pink Dogwood Par 5- 575 yds White Dogwood Par 4 505 yds Flowering Patch Par 4 - 350 yds Golden Bell Par 3 - 155 yds (12 Flowering Crab Apple Par 3- 240 yds Azalea 12.) Par 5 - s1o yds Magnolia Par 4 - 455 yds (14 Chinese Fir Par 4 - 440 yds 18 Juniper Par 3- 180 yds 10 Firethorn Par 5- 530 yds II Pampas Par 4 450 yds Redbud Par 3 - 170 yds Yellow Jasmine Par 5- 570 yds Nandina Par 4- 440 yds Carolina Cherry Par 4 - 460 yds Holly Par 4 - 465 yds Amen Corner 1,600 Azaleas 61 Magnolia Trees along the road to along the 13th hole. Nickname for second shot at the 1ith, all of the 12th, and the tee shot at the 13th hole. the clubhouse. The phrase was coined by author Herbert Warren Wind in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, based on the song "Shoutin' in that Amen Corner." 10 Rounds Per Day 10 Rounds Per Hour VS The average amount of rounds played at Augusta. The average amount of rounds sent out on a public course. Custom Lighting Flower Freeze Custom Vacuum Special light systems keep the greens healthy If an early spring comes, grounds crew will freeze the azaleas to slow their blossoming so flowers are in full color during Masters week. system under the greens that drains standing water; year-round. total cost $475k. The Winners Jack Nicklaus Phil Michelson 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 2004, 2006, 201O The Green Jacket Only one per winner. Despite having six wins, Jack Nicklaus only owns one of the coveted Green Jackets. Arnold Palmer Tiger Woods 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 Who's Won The Most Cash? $3,762,000 $3.727,000 $269,000 $68,750 Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Highest/Lowest Winning Score +I -18 Zach Johnson, 2007, 289 Tiger Woods, 1997, 270 Jack Burke Jr., 1956, 289 Sam Snead, 1954, 289 Countries With The Most Wins 2 3. This April, be a part of history – watch the Masters. USDirect.com Sources: Masters.com · Augusta.com · WSJ.com FOREPLAY to the Masters Over 78 years ago It began as a small, $1,500 game, but today the Masters stands as the most distinguished tournament in all of golfing history, offering players the opportunity to win more than $1,000,000. How exactly does the Masters set itself apart from every other professional tournament to be the golf phenomenon it is today? The History Amateur golfer Bobby Jones wins $60,000 by betting on himself to win the first ever Grand Slam. The Augusta course is denied the ability to function as a U.S. Open venue, so the Masters Tournament is born. 1931 1934 1933 Bobby uses his winnings to purchase Fruitland Nurseries in Augusta, Georgia, establishing the Augusta Golf Course. 1943 the the Įst 2nd 1945 1967 The Masters is the first major golf tournament of the year. The tournament always ends on the second Sunday in April. The 1967 Masters was the first sporting event ever broadcast live overseas. Due to World War II the grounds were closed and used for raising cows and turkeys. The Only Pro-Golfers Who Are Members. Only U.S. President To Have Been a Club Member. Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer John Harris Dwight Eisenhouwer The Course 7,435 Total course yardage Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. 500 Yards added since 2001 The Masters has been held in the same location every single year since its inception. Tea Olive Camellia Par 4 - 445 yds Par 4 - 495 yds Pink Dogwood Par 5- 575 yds White Dogwood Par 4 505 yds Flowering Patch Par 4 - 350 yds Golden Bell Par 3 - 155 yds (12 Flowering Crab Apple Par 3- 240 yds Azalea 12.) Par 5 - s1o yds Magnolia Par 4 - 455 yds (14 Chinese Fir Par 4 - 440 yds 18 Juniper Par 3- 180 yds 10 Firethorn Par 5- 530 yds II Pampas Par 4 450 yds Redbud Par 3 - 170 yds Yellow Jasmine Par 5- 570 yds Nandina Par 4- 440 yds Carolina Cherry Par 4 - 460 yds Holly Par 4 - 465 yds Amen Corner 1,600 Azaleas 61 Magnolia Trees along the road to along the 13th hole. Nickname for second shot at the 1ith, all of the 12th, and the tee shot at the 13th hole. the clubhouse. The phrase was coined by author Herbert Warren Wind in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, based on the song "Shoutin' in that Amen Corner." 10 Rounds Per Day 10 Rounds Per Hour VS The average amount of rounds played at Augusta. The average amount of rounds sent out on a public course. Custom Lighting Flower Freeze Custom Vacuum Special light systems keep the greens healthy If an early spring comes, grounds crew will freeze the azaleas to slow their blossoming so flowers are in full color during Masters week. system under the greens that drains standing water; year-round. total cost $475k. The Winners Jack Nicklaus Phil Michelson 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 2004, 2006, 201O The Green Jacket Only one per winner. Despite having six wins, Jack Nicklaus only owns one of the coveted Green Jackets. Arnold Palmer Tiger Woods 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 Who's Won The Most Cash? $3,762,000 $3.727,000 $269,000 $68,750 Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Highest/Lowest Winning Score +I -18 Zach Johnson, 2007, 289 Tiger Woods, 1997, 270 Jack Burke Jr., 1956, 289 Sam Snead, 1954, 289 Countries With The Most Wins 2 3. This April, be a part of history – watch the Masters. USDirect.com Sources: Masters.com · Augusta.com · WSJ.com FOREPLAY to the Masters Over 78 years ago It began as a small, $1,500 game, but today the Masters stands as the most distinguished tournament in all of golfing history, offering players the opportunity to win more than $1,000,000. How exactly does the Masters set itself apart from every other professional tournament to be the golf phenomenon it is today? The History Amateur golfer Bobby Jones wins $60,000 by betting on himself to win the first ever Grand Slam. The Augusta course is denied the ability to function as a U.S. Open venue, so the Masters Tournament is born. 1931 1934 1933 Bobby uses his winnings to purchase Fruitland Nurseries in Augusta, Georgia, establishing the Augusta Golf Course. 1943 the the Įst 2nd 1945 1967 The Masters is the first major golf tournament of the year. The tournament always ends on the second Sunday in April. The 1967 Masters was the first sporting event ever broadcast live overseas. Due to World War II the grounds were closed and used for raising cows and turkeys. The Only Pro-Golfers Who Are Members. Only U.S. President To Have Been a Club Member. Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer John Harris Dwight Eisenhouwer The Course 7,435 Total course yardage Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. 500 Yards added since 2001 The Masters has been held in the same location every single year since its inception. Tea Olive Camellia Par 4 - 445 yds Par 4 - 495 yds Pink Dogwood Par 5- 575 yds White Dogwood Par 4 505 yds Flowering Patch Par 4 - 350 yds Golden Bell Par 3 - 155 yds (12 Flowering Crab Apple Par 3- 240 yds Azalea 12.) Par 5 - s1o yds Magnolia Par 4 - 455 yds (14 Chinese Fir Par 4 - 440 yds 18 Juniper Par 3- 180 yds 10 Firethorn Par 5- 530 yds II Pampas Par 4 450 yds Redbud Par 3 - 170 yds Yellow Jasmine Par 5- 570 yds Nandina Par 4- 440 yds Carolina Cherry Par 4 - 460 yds Holly Par 4 - 465 yds Amen Corner 1,600 Azaleas 61 Magnolia Trees along the road to along the 13th hole. Nickname for second shot at the 1ith, all of the 12th, and the tee shot at the 13th hole. the clubhouse. The phrase was coined by author Herbert Warren Wind in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, based on the song "Shoutin' in that Amen Corner." 10 Rounds Per Day 10 Rounds Per Hour VS The average amount of rounds played at Augusta. The average amount of rounds sent out on a public course. Custom Lighting Flower Freeze Custom Vacuum Special light systems keep the greens healthy If an early spring comes, grounds crew will freeze the azaleas to slow their blossoming so flowers are in full color during Masters week. system under the greens that drains standing water; year-round. total cost $475k. The Winners Jack Nicklaus Phil Michelson 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 2004, 2006, 201O The Green Jacket Only one per winner. Despite having six wins, Jack Nicklaus only owns one of the coveted Green Jackets. Arnold Palmer Tiger Woods 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 Who's Won The Most Cash? $3,762,000 $3.727,000 $269,000 $68,750 Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Highest/Lowest Winning Score +I -18 Zach Johnson, 2007, 289 Tiger Woods, 1997, 270 Jack Burke Jr., 1956, 289 Sam Snead, 1954, 289 Countries With The Most Wins 2 3. This April, be a part of history – watch the Masters. USDirect.com Sources: Masters.com · Augusta.com · WSJ.com