The Masters

Cameron Smith was the first player ever to record four rounds in the 60s in Masters history.

Cameron Smith was born on 18 August 1993 in Brisbane, Australia.

Smith turned professional in 2013.

Smith finished tied for 5th at the 2018 Masters and tied for 2nd at the 2020 Masters.

At the 2020 Masters Cameron Smith finished at 15-under which would have been good enough to win in all but seven of the 84 editions of the Masters.

No – only members and guests of members are allowed to play Augusta National.

Augusta National is one of the most exclusive courses in the world. Unlike most private clubs, you can’t simply buy a membership. In order to play the course, you must be invited by a current member or be ranked in the top 50 in the world!

Money can’t buy you happiness or an Augusta National membership. Sure, you must pay to join, but more importantly you must get through their rigorous membership selection process. Many famous celebrities have tried and failed to become members.

Yes, children are allowed to attend the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, and there are actually several special programs and events designed specifically for young patrons.

Overall, the Masters Tournament is a family-friendly event.

While there is no specific age restriction for children attending the tournament, guardians are responsible for the behaviour of their children.

In cases of repeated misbehavior, parents and guardians are subject to removal from the course if young patrons cannot behave in an appropriate manner.

Every person must possess their own ticket to the practice rounds or tournament, regardless of age.

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult who has a valid ticket.

Strollers are allowed on the course, but they must be collapsible and cannot exceed a certain size limit.

As with all patrons, children are expected to adhere to the tournament's rules and etiquette. This includes being quiet and respectful during play and following the instructions of officials and marshals.

Augusta National Golf Club provides various facilities, including restrooms and concession stands, to ensure a comfortable experience for all attendees, including children.

Consider the length of the day and the need for breaks, as the tournament can be long, and young children might require more rest.

No. Augusta National Golf Club is a private golf club that is not open to the general public for play. The course is only open to members and their invited guests.

The public can only visit the course during the Masters Tournament with the proper ticket or badge.

Membership at Augusta National is exclusive and is by invitation only.

No, John Daly has never won the Masters at Augusta.

John Daly is undoubtedly one of the most colourful and talented golfers ever.

John has won two major championships, the PGA Championship in 1991 and the Open Championship in 1995.

John also holds 3 other PGA Tour wins.

Dustin Johnson shot 20 under par 268.

The previous Masters record was 18 under, shared by Tiger Woods (in 1997) and Jordan Spieth (2015).

At the 2020 Masters Dustin Johnson scored a new tournament record shooting 268, 20 under par.

Dustin’s rounds

• First round: 65, bogey free, one eagle and 5 birdies.
• Second round: 70, 4 birdies and 2 bogeys.
• Third round: 65, bogey free, one eagle and 5 birdies.
• Fourth round: 68, 6 birdies and 2 bogeys.

You need to meet any one of 19 criteria. You do and you're in. You don't and you're not. (Exemptions are possible but they're rare.)

You have to be invited by the committee of Augusta National to get a start in the Masters.

There are 19 pre-set criteria to earn an invitation and if you can tick any of those boxes you can watch your mail with anticipation:

1. All previous winners are invited back for the rest of their life.Nice if you're in this select group.
2. Every winner of the US Open for the previous 5 years
3. Every winner of the British Open for the previous 5 years
4. Every winner of the USPGA championship for the previous 5 years
5. Every winner of The Players Championship for the previous 3 years
6. The current Olympic Gold Medalist
7. The current US Amateur Champion and the runner-up
8. The current British Amateur Champion
9. The current Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion
10. The current Latin America Amateur Champion
11. The current US Mid-Amateur Champion
12. The first 12 players, including ties, in the previous Masters Tournament
13. The first 4 players, including ties, in the most recent 2020 US Open Championship
14. The first 4 players, including ties, in the most recent British Open Championship
15. The first 4 players, including ties, in the most recent PGA Championship
16. Individual winners of PGA Tour events during the last 12 months that award a full-point allocation for the season-ending Tour Championship.
17. Those qualifying for the Tour Championship
18. The 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for the previous calendar year
19. The 50 leaders on the Official World Golf Ranking published during the week prior to the current Masters Tournament

3 amateurs were competing in the 2021 masters. Joe Long (England), Charles Osborne (USA) and Tyler Strafaci (USA)

Invited to the Masters are the current champions of the U.S. Amateur, British Amateur, Asian Amateur, U.S. Amateur Public Links and U.S. Mid-Amateur. The runner-up at the U.S. Amateur also qualifies.

Because of their amateur status, these players cannot accept prize money from the tournament.

Competing amateurs stay in the clubhouse's famed Crow's Nest, a tradition dating back to the tournament's beginning.

Dustin Johnson set a Masters record with 3 eagles in one round.

At the 2015 Masters Dustin Johnson became the first player to make three eagles in a round.

He picked up eagles on 3 par fives, the second, eighth and 15th holes and ended up shooting 67, five under par.

He finished the tournament 9 under par, tied for 6th place.

Jordan Spieth (270, −18) won the tournament and his first major at the age of 21, four strokes ahead of runners-up Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose, both major champions.

Bubba Watson has won 2 Masters Tournaments. He won in 2012 and 2014.

Bubba won in 2012 in a playoff after successfully hooking an improbable wedge shot around the trees on the 10th hole.

Bubba reached the 2nd place in the world rankings of golf in 2015.

Bubba Watson's Masters wins

• 2012 1st playoff hole. Runner up was Louis Oosthuizen.
• 2014 3 shot lead. Runners up were Jonas Blix and Jordan Spieth.

How many Majors has Bubba Watson won?

Gary Player has won 3 Masters Tournaments. He won in 1961, 1974 and 1978.

Gary Player has won over 150 professional tournaments on six continents over seven decades. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.

Gary Player Masters wins

• 1961 1 shot lead. Runner up were Charles Coe and Arnold Palmer.
• 1974 2 shot lead. Runner up were Dave Stockton and Tom Weiskopf.
• 1978 1 shot lead. Runner up were Rod Funseth, Hubert Green and Tom Watson.

How many Majors has Gary Player won?

Jack Nicklaus won a total of 6 Masters Tournaments. He won in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986.

Jack Nicklaus was the first player to successfully defend his Masters title when he won in 1965 and 1966.

His last Masters title was in 1986 when he shot a final-round of 65 to win his sixth Masters and 18th major title.

Jack Nicklaus Masters wins

• 1963 1 shot lead. Runner up was Tony Lema.
• 1965 5 shot lead. Runners up were Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.
• 1966 Playoff. Tommy Jacobs (2nd) and Gay Brewer (3rd).
• 1972 1 shot lead. Runners up were Bruce Crampton, Bobby Mitchell and Tom Weiskopf.
• 1975 1 shot lead. Runners up were Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller.
• 1986 4 shot lead. Runners up were Tom Kite and Greg Norman.

How many Majors has Jack Nicklaus won?

Why is Jack Nicklaus’ nickname “The Golden Bear”?

Nick Faldo has won 3 Masters Tournament, 1989, 1990 and 1996.

Nick Faldo is one of three golfers who successfully defended their Masters title. The other two are Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Nick Faldo Masters wins

• 1989 Playoff. Runner up was Scott Hoch.
• 1990 Playoff. Runner up was Raymond Floyd.
• 1996 5 shot lead. Runner up was Greg Norman.

How many Majors has Nick Faldo won?

Phil Mickelson has won three Masters Tournaments (2004, 2006, 2010).

Mickelson is one of 12 players in the history of the game to win three of the four majors.

He has won every major except the U.S. Open, where he has finished runner-up a record six times.

To date Phil Mickelson has won 44 events on the PGA Tour, including five major championships.

In total he has spent over 700 weeks in the top 10.

Phil also finished second behind Jordan Spieth at the Masters in 2015.

Phil Mickelson Masters wins

• 2004 1 shot lead. Runner up was Earnie Els.
• 2006 2 shot lead. Runner up was Tim Clark.
• 2010 3 shot lead. Runner up was Lee Westwood.

Tiger Woods has won 5 Masters tournaments.

Tiger Woods has won the Masters in 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2019.

In 1997 Woods won the Masters and his first major as a professional golfer by an incredible 12 shots. Runner up was Tom Kite.

In 2001 Tiger Woods won the Masters for the second time to complete the “Tiger Slam”, 4 consecutive major wins.

In 2002 Tiger Woods joined Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only players to win the Masters in back to back years.

In 2005 Tiger won his fourth green jacket on the first hole of a playoff with Chris DiMarco.

In 2019 Tiger Woods won his fifth Green Jacket, and fifteenth major, by one stroke ahead of three runners-up Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Xander Schauffele.

Daily Tournament tickets for the 2021 US Masters are $115 each.

2021 Daily Tournament tickets for Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday were $115 each. 2021 is now sold out.

2021 Practice Rounds tickets for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (the three Practice Round days) were $75 each.

Due to the high demand each year you need to create an account at https://tickets.masters.com/en_US/index.html and enter a ballot.

The first Masters Tournament was held in 1934.

The 1934 tournament at Augusta National Golf Club was the first Masters Tournament.

Back then it was officially known as the “Augusta National Invitation Tournament”.

The total purse was $5,000 and the winner's share was $1,500.

Horton Smith won the event with a total score of 284 (-4) one shot ahead of runner up Craig wood 285 (-3).

The first year the par 3 competition was officially held was in 1960 prior to that year’s main tournament.

• The Par 3 Contest is typically held on the Wednesday before The Masters officially begins, which is known as the Masters Wednesday.
• At the time of writing, the record for the competition is 8 under through 9 holes, set by Jimmy Walker in 2016.
• Also, a commonly known piece of trivia, the player that has won the par 3 competition in any given year has never gone on to win the Masters in that same year.
• Jack Nicklaus has never won the par 3 competition.
• It is well accepted as a family and friends affair with caddies and others playing shots ‘for’ the competitor during the round.

The par-27 1,060 yards course was designed by George Cobb and club founder Clifford Roberts.

The player with the most wins in the Masters Par-3 Contest is Pádraig Harrington, who has won the event three times, in 2003, 2004, and 2019. Other notable multiple winners include Sam Snead, who won twice (1960, 1974), and Sandy Lyle (1997, 1998) among others. Despite the charm of the contest, no player has ever won both the Par-3 Contest and the Masters in the same year

Other Notable Winners include Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, and Rickie Fowler.

At the 2023 Masters Jon Rahm was playing: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond drive, Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond fairway woods, Callaway Apex TCB irons, Callaway JAWS Raw wedges and a Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie S putter.

Jon Rahm won the 2023 masters with a total score of -12.

• DRIVER: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond, Aldila Tour Green 75TX shaft (10.5 degrees)
• FAIRWAY WOOD: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond, Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X shaft (16, 18 degrees)
• IRONS: Callaway Apex TCB, Project X 6.5 shafts (4-PW)
• WEDGES: Callaway JAWS Raw, Project X 6.5 shafts (52, 56, 60 degrees)
• Grips: Golf Pride New Decade MultiCompound Midsize
• PUTTER: Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie S
• BALL: Callaway Chrome Soft X

During the Masters Win in 2015 Jordan Spieth recorded 28 birdies.

Jordan Spieth was only 21 years of age when he won the Masters in 2015.

It was Jordan’s first major win.

He led the field at the end of all 4 days, winning 4 strokes ahead of runners up Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose.

He also tied the tournament record score of 270 (-18) set by Tiger Woods in 1997.

Three amateurs have finished second at the Masters: Frank Stranahan in 1947, Ken Venturi in 1956 and Charles Coe in 1961.

No amateur has ever won the Masters.

Other top amateur finishes at the Masters:

• Victor Hovland T32nd (2019)
• Bryson DeChambeau T21st (2016)
• Patrick Cantlay 47th (2012)
• Hideki Matsuyama 27th (2011)
• Sergio Garcia 38th (1999)
• Matt Kuchar 21st (1998)
• Tiger Woods 41st (1995)
• Phil Mickelson 46th (1991)
• Jack Nicklaus 13th (1960)

Passionate golfer Dwight (Ike) Eisenhower is the only U.S. President to have been a club member at Augusta National.

Eisenhower joined Augusta National in 1948 before he won the 1952 and 1956 presidential elections.

He played frequently at Augusta but never attended the Masters.

The Sarazen Bridge at the 15th hole, the Hogan Bridge at the 12th green and the Nelson Bridge at the 13th tee.

The bridges honour:

• Gene Sarazen’s double eagle there during the 1935 Masters
• Ben Hogan’s then-record score of 274 in 1953
• Byron Nelson’s performance on holes No. 12 and 13 when he won the 1937 Masters

Arnold Palmer was walking across the Hogan Bridge at Augusta on the 12th fairway for the final time in Masters competition in 2004.

No, Phil Mickelson’s name was moved from the list of players expected to compete in the Masters to a section at the bottom titled, “past champions not playing.”

The Augusta National also confirmed that Phil Mickelson had notified the tournament directors that he will not be competing in the 2022 Masters.

Rumour had it that the reason for not playing are his comments about the Saudi-funded rival league.

Phil had not missed a masters since he broke his leg skiing in 1994.

How many Masters titles has Phil Mickelson won?

Yes, Tiger Woods was playing at the 2022 Masters.

At the 2022 Masters Tiger Woods finished 47th with at total score of +13.

The Augusta National Golf Course is one of the hardest walks on Tour.

Although Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie Woods, almost won the PNC Championship in December 2021 it was hard to imagine that his leg was anywhere close to 100% to compete at top level.

How many Masters titles has Tiger Woods won?

Some of the rules for patrons at the Masters are no cell phones, beepers, radios, flags, banners, strollers and more.

Augusta is one of the world's most exclusive clubs and has strict rules and regulations on what patrons can and can't do or bring.

Prohibited Items at the Masters

• Electronic devices (Cell Phones, Laptops, Tablets, Beepers and other electronics), including devices capable of transmitting photo/video
• Backpacks, Bags and Purses larger than 10” x 10” x 12” (in its natural state)
• Knives and Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
• Cameras
• Radios, TVs, Noise and music producing devices
• Chairs/Seats with pointed ends, Folding armchairs and Rigid type chairs
• Flags, Banners and Signs
• Strollers
• Food, Beverage and Coolers
• Golf Shoes with metal spikes
• Ladders, Periscopes and Selfie sticks

Attire at the Masters

Appropriate clothing and shoes should be worn at all times. Golf shoes with metal spikes are not permitted. Bare feet are not acceptable.

Caps cannot be worn backwards.

Animals and Pets

No animals or pets are allowed on the grounds except animals necessary and specially trained to assist or guide the physically impaired.

Other Rules

• Patrons are not allowed to run.
• Patrons are not allowed to sit down on the grass.
• Patrons are not allowed to bring in overtly branded goods.

Why are fans or spectators called patrons at the Masters?

Tea Olive, Pink Dogwood, Flowering Peach, Flowering Crabapple, Magnolia, Juniper, Pampas, Yellow Jasmine, Carolina Cherry, Camelia, White Dogwood, Golden Bell, Azalea, Chinese Fir, Firethorn, Redbud, Nandina and Holly.

Augusta National was founded in 1932 on the 365-acre site of a former nursery called Fruitland.

The naming of the holes is a tribute to the heritage of the property.

Each hole also showcases the plant after which it is named.

• 1st: Tea Olive – Par 4, 445 yards
• 2nd: Pink Dogwood – Par 5, 575 yards
• 3rd: Flowering Peach – Par 4, 350 yards
• 4th: Flowering Crabapple – Par 3, 240 yards
• 5th: Magnolia – Par 4, 495 yards
• 6th: Juniper – Par 3, 180 yards
• 7th: Pampas – Par 4, 450 yards
• 8th: Yellow Jasmine – Par 5, 570 yards
• 9th: Carolina Cherry – Par 4, 495 yards
• 10th: Camelia – Par 4, 495 yards
• 11th: White Dogwood – Par 4, 505 yards
• 12th: Golden Bell – Par 3, 155 yards
• 13th: Azalea – Par 5, 510 yards
• 14th: Chinese Fir – Par 4, 440 yards
• 15th: Firethorn – Par 5, 530 yards
• 16th: Redbud – Par 3, 170 yards
• 17th: Nandina – Par 4, 440 yards
• 18th: Holly – Par 4, 465 yards

Augusta National have lengthened hole 13 by approximately 50 yards.

With recent changes to equipment and swing structures the iconic 13th hole at Augusta National is no longer played the way the original designers intended.

With professional golfers regularly hitting 8 and 9 irons into the green for their second shot Augusta National are lengthening the hole with the intention of it playing, mostly, as a 3-shotter.

This is the second time the hole has been lengthened. In the original design in 1934 it was 480 yards long before being lengthened to 510 yards in 2022.

Players who make a hole-in-one during the Masters tournament receive a large crystal bowl.

Up to 2023 there have been a total of 34 holes-in-one at the Masters Tournament.

The 240-yard fourth hole has seen the fewest holes-in-one, with only Jeff Sluman making a hole-in-one there in 1992.

Besides the prize money the runner-up at the Masters Tournament receives a silver medal and a silver salver.

Since 1951, the runner-up also receives a 1.7 ounce silver medallion showing the Clubhouse from the Founders Circle off Magnolia Lane.

The silver medal is the same size as the winner's gold medallion.

The runner up’s name is also engraved on the permanent Masters Trophy which remains at Club.

Every year the champion from the previous year decides on, and pays for, the menu at that year's Champions Dinner.

• The Champions Dinner itself dates back to 1952 when Ben Hogan began the tradition, suggesting a club be formed of all those who have won the Masters. This club would have dinner together on the Tuesday evening of Masters week. Winners personalizing the menu started in 1986.
• Some of the more unique meals we’ve read about include Haggis (served by Sandy Lyle in 1989), South African bobotie (Trevor Immelman, 2009), and Moreton Bay Bugs (Adam Scott, 2014).
• ThoughtCo has a complete list of all specially selected dinners since 1986 when Bernhard Langer organized Weiner schnitzel.

Key Features of the Champions Dinner

Exclusive Attendance: Only living Masters champions and the chairman of Augusta National are invited. This creates a unique atmosphere where golf royalty gathers in a private setting.

Menu Selection: The outgoing champion selects the menu, often reflecting their personal tastes or regional cuisine. This menu is also funded by the previous year's winner.

Tradition and Attire: Attendees wear their ceremonial green jackets, adding to the event's formality and tradition.

Public Interest: While the dinner's discussions remain private, the menu details are eagerly anticipated by fans and media alike, with highlights shared publicly.

If you want control over who and what you watch the flexibility offered at www.masters.com is hard to beat.

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Create your own account and you can select which players to follow, seeing all their shots on all holes. You can also choose to see great shots played during the tournament, the leaders on course, and/or your personal 'Fantasy Players' to track how your selections are performing.

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• have your TV on your favourite channel
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The Crow's Nest is accommodation for amateurs during tournament week.

The Crow’s Nest, located on the second floor of Augusta National’s clubhouse, is one of the most historic places on the property.

It is an open plan room where amateurs can stay during tournament week.

The term “Crow’s Nest” comes from the crows nest, the highest look out point of a ship.

It’s only a small 30-by-40-foot room including one bath room.

Partitions divide the room into four cubicles which can sleep up to 5 amateurs.

Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw and Tiger Woods are among the players who stayed in the Crow's Nest as amateurs and went on to win the Masters.

Each year the Honorary Starters at the Masters are a group of legendary golfers who are invited to hit the ceremonial tee shots on the first hole of the tournament.

This tradition began in 1963, when Jock Hutchison and Fred McLeod, two former Masters champions, were asked to start the tournament.

Since then many great golfers including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Lee Elder and Tom Watson, have been Honorary Starters.

The Honorary Starters are typically invited to participate in the Masters because of their outstanding contributions to the game of golf and their accomplishments as players.

The lowest single round score at the Masters at Augusta Golf Club is 63 (9 under par). Nick Price was the first to accomplish 63 in 1986. Greg Norman tied the record in 1996.

Nick Price scored 63 in his third round and finished 5th at the 1986 Masters. Winner was Jack Nicklaus.

Greg Norman scored 63 in his first round and finished second at the 1996 Masters. Nick Faldo won the tournament.

The Augusta National Golf Club Foundation is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 1976 by the members of Augusta National Golf Club.

The foundation is overseen by a board of directors that includes members of the community and other golf industry leaders.

The foundation is committed to supporting charitable causes that promote the development of youth and education.

The foundation has also provided funding for research and educational programs related to the sport of golf.

The Augusta National Golf Club Foundation is funded through a variety of sources, including charitable contributions from members of Augusta National Golf Club, proceeds from The Masters tournament, and other fundraising efforts.

The foundation has donated millions of dollars in the past.

The name of Augusta’s 12th hole is Golden Bell.

• The land the course now sits on had been a plant nursery but closed some years before being purchased by Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones. It’s understood that this led to the naming convention for the holes.
• The 12^th was not always known as Golden Bell. It’s original name was Three Pines.
• Sergio Garcia is believed to have named his daughter, Azalea, after the ne3xt hole, the 13^th.
• There is no better source than www.masters.com to learn everything you’d like to know and see about each and every hole at Augusta.

Overview

• Hole Number: 12
• Par: 3
• Yardage: Approximately 155 yards

Description

• Green: The green is narrow and shallow, with a significant slope from back to front.
• Hazards:
  • Rae’s Creek: Flows in front of the green, posing a significant water hazard.
  • Bunkers: There are bunkers positioned behind the green, which can be challenging for players who overshoot the hole.
• Wind: Wind conditions can be deceptive and challenging, as the hole is nestled in Amen Corner, an area known for swirling and unpredictable winds.

Notable Moments

• Historic Shots: Many memorable shots and moments in Masters history have taken place on this hole, including both triumphs and disasters. The water and bunkers have claimed many victims over the years, making it a critical hole during the tournament.
• Famous Incidents: In 2019, Francesco Molinari and several other contenders found the water at the 12th hole on the final day, significantly impacting the outcome and helping Tiger Woods secure his fifth Masters title.

Strategy

• Club Selection: Choosing the right club is crucial due to the variable wind conditions and the need for precision.
• Approach: Players often aim for the middle of the green to avoid the water hazard in front and the bunkers behind, playing it safe rather than aggressively targeting the flag.

Golden Bell is a hole that demands respect and precise shot-making, embodying the challenge and beauty of Augusta National.

Scottie Scheffler’s driver and 2-wood were from TaylorMade, the irons from Srixon, the wedges from Titleist, the putter was a Scotty Cameron and the ball was a Pro V1.

Scottie Scheffler won the 2022 Masters Tournament (86th Masters) with a total score of -10.

Scottie Scheffler was the number one ranked golfer in the world when he won the tournament.

Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X

3-Wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (16.5 degrees @15)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X

Utility iron: Srixon Z U85 (3)
Shaft: Nippon Pro Modus3 Hybrid Tour X

Irons: Srixon ZU85 (4), TaylorMade P7TW (5-PW)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (50-12F, 56-14F, 60-06K)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Timeless Tourtype GSS Prototype

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

How many Majors has Scottie Scheffler won?

Scottie Scheffler brought an American theme to the champions dinner serving: Cheeseburger sliders, firecracker shrimp, Tortilla soup, Texas ribeye steak or blackened redfish and Warm chocolate chip cookie skillet.

It is tradition that the previous year's winner chooses what will be served at the champions dinner.

The dinner was served to many of the great masters winners on the Tuesday evening of Masters week at Augusta National.

The lowest winning score of 268 (-20) was by Dustin Johnson in 2020.

The highest winning score of 289 (+1) was by Sam Snead in 1954, later matched by Jack Burke Jr. in 1956 and Zach Johnson in 2007.

In 2015 Jordan Spieth won his maiden Major at The Masters, tying Tiger Woods’ 270 total score in 1997.

In 1997 Tiger Woods set the record for the widest winning margin, a total of 12 strokes.

The two players who hold the Masters record for the lowest individual round (63) are Greg Norman in 1996 and Nick Price in 1986.

Bernhard Langer won the 1985 and the 1993 Masters.

Bernhard Langer is a German professional golfer who has enjoyed an amazing career. He turned professional in 1972 and continues to compete on the Champions Tour.

He won his first Masters in 1985, beating Ballesteros, Strange, and Floyd by 2 strokes. In 1993 he bested Chip Beck by 4 strokes to claim the green jacket.

What truly separates Langer from other greats is his longevity. He made the cut and finished 29th in the 2020 Masters at 63 years old.

Langer was ranked number 1 in the world when the official rankings (OWGR) were created in 1986.

The Augusta National Golf Club formally opened in 1933.

The Augusta National Golf Club, located in Augusta, Georgia, was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts.

Formally opened in 1933, it is one of the most famous courses in world golf and the club is often referred to as one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world.

The site sits on 365 acres of a former nursery called Fruitland.

The course was originally designed by Jones and Alister MacKenzie. It opened for play in 1932.

Since 1934 the club has hosted the annual Masters Tournament.

The course is currently a par 72, 7,475 yards (6,835 m).

The first Masters tournament was broadcast on television in 1956.

The tournament was shown on CBS.

Back then the broadcast featured a single camera.

It was the first time that a golf event had been broadcast in its entirety on television.

Since then the Masters has become the most watched golf tournament.

It is now shown in over 200 countries around the world.

Augusta National is located in Augusta, Georgia, United States of America.

Augusta National Golf Club was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts.

It sits on an 365 acre site of a former nursery called Fruitland.

The course was designed by Jones and Alister MacKenzie.

It was officially opened for play in 1932.

Since 1934 the club has hosted the annual Masters Tournament.

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The Record Fountain is located to the left of the 17th green.

The Record Fountain was dedicated in 1959 on the 25th anniversary of the first Masters.

It's a hexagonal stone construction with drinking fountains on each side.

There are mounted plaques on all of the six sides which display previous Masters winners, their scores and course records.

The Portugal Masters was an annual DP World Tour event held annually at Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course.

The Portugal Masters has been held every year since 2007.

The host course is designed by Arnold Palmer.

The Portugal Masters was a European Tour (now DP World Tour) men's professional golf tournament.

The tournament was usually held in October or November, though the 2022 event was held in April-May.

Past winners include Jordan Smith (2022), Pádraig Harrington (2016), Shane Lowry (2012) and Lee Westwood (2009).

The prize purse for The Portugal Masters was $2 million in 2022.

The tournament helped establish the Algarve and Portugal as premier golf destinations.

The tournament attracted top golfers from around the world and typically has around 40,000 spectators.

Hideki Matsuyama received the Prime Minister’s Award in Tokyo for winning the 2021 Masters golf tournament.

Hideki Matsuyama won the 2021 masters with a total score of 278 (-10). Runner up was Will Zalatois one shot behind (-9).

Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese male golfer to win a major championship.

“You have continued to encourage the affected areas, marking the 10th anniversary of the disaster, and you have great courage. While contributing greatly to the progress of sports in Japan, the achievement of communicating the importance of efforts to all the people and giving them dreams and hopes is truly remarkable.”
Yoshihide Suga

Hideki Matsuyama wore the green jacket at the presentation and gifted the prime minister a green masters cap and a pin flag from the tournament.

Jack Nicklaus is, and Arnold Palmer was a member of Augusta National.

Jack Nicklaus won the Masters at Augusta National 6 times in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986.

Arnold Palmer won the Masters at Augusta National 4 times in 1958, 1960, 1962 and 1964.

All Masters Champions are considered honorary members of Augusta National Golf Club.

Honorary members do not have the same privileges as fully paid-up Augusta National members.

How many Majors has Jack Nicklaus won?

How many Majors has Arnold Palmer won?

So far the only players who have scored an albatross in the Masters are Gene Sarazen in 1935, Bruce Devlin in 1967, Jeff Maggert in 1994 and Louis Oosthuizen 2012.

A double eagle (also known as an albatross) in golf occurs when a player scores three strokes under par on a single hole.

Gene Sarazen holed a shot from 235 yards (4-wood) on No. 15 in the final round.

Bruce Devlin holed a 4-wood from 248 yards on the par 5 8th hole during his first round.

Jeff Maggert became the third person ever to score a double eagle in the Masters tournament with his second shot from 222 yards on the 13th hole.

Louis Oosthuizen shot his historic double eagle on hole No. 2 during the 2012 Masters.

The simplest answer – be ranked in the top 50 in the OWGR (Official World Golf Rankings)

Beyond being ranked in the top 50, there are a number of other ways to receive an invite. All past champions are invited back to play each year. Any player that has won a Major in the last 5 years receives an invitation.

You can find the full list of qualifications at https://www.augusta.com/masters/qualifications. Some of our favorites include: Current US Amateur winner & runner-up. Top 12 finishers from last year’s Masters. All PGA tour winners for the last 12 months.

The tournament committee will typically select a couple international players that wouldn’t be in otherwise and send them an invite. The goal of the committee is to get a diverse and talented field.

Seamus Power hit consecutive holes-in-one during the 2023 Masters Par 3 Contest.

Seamus aced the 8th and the 9th hole.

Seamus became just the third golfer ever to pull that off in the Masters Par 3 Contest.

With a total score of +7 Seamus Power ended up tied for 46th At the 2023 Masters.

Where is Seamus Power from?

Tiger Woods (1997-2023), Gary Player (1959-1982) and Fred Couples (1983-2007) hold the record for most consecutive cuts (23) made at the Masters Tournament.

Tiger Woods ties the record for most consecutive cuts made at the Masters Tournament in 2023.

Fred Couples also made history at the 2023 Masters when he became the oldest player to make the cut in Masters history.

Gary Player has started 52 times at Masters Tournaments. 30 times he competed for 72 holes and 22 times less than 72 holes.

Gary Player (South Africa) played in the The Masters a total of 52 times between 1957 and 2009.

He won three Masters titles in 1961, 1974, and 1978.

Total Masters starts of other significant players

• Arnold Palmer 50
• Doug Ford 49
• Raymond Floyd 45
• Billy Casper 45
• Jack Nicklaus 45
• Ben Crenshaw 44
• Sam Snead 44
• Tom Watson 43
• Tommy Aaron 42
• Sandy Lyle 41
• Charles Coody 40
• Gay Brewer 39
• Bernhard Langer 39
• Larry Mize 39

Jack Nicklaus holds the record with a total of 15 top 5 finishes at The Masters.

The Masters is one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf. Finishing in the top 5 is a significant accomplishment.

Jack Nicklaus has won the Masters 6 times.

Other golfers with significant top 5 finishes at the Masters Tournament:

• 15, Jack Nicklaus
• 12, Tiger Woods
• 11, Phil Mickelson
• 9, Ben Hogan
• 9, Tom Kite
• 9, Arnold Palmer
• 9, Sam Snead
• 9, Tom Watson

Jack Nicklaus. He has won 6 Masters tournaments.

The Masters tournament was established in 1934. It’s one of the 4 major championships and is played each year at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most wins. In total he won it six times through his career.

Nicklaus is also the oldest Masters winner. He was 46 years and 82 days old when he won the tournament in 1986.

Tiger Woods is second on the list, currently holding 5 Masters titles.

Tiger Woods was the youngest ever champion at the age of 21 years and 104 days. He also holds the records for the widest winning margin (12 shots) and the lowest winning score (270) 18 under par.

The record of the lowest winning score was equaled by Jordan Spieth in 2015.

Masters Tournament multiple champions

• Jack Nicklaus (USA) 6 - 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986
• Tiger Woods (USA) 5 - 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019
• Arnold Palmer (USA) 4 - 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964
• Jimmy Demaret (USA) 3 - 1940, 1947, 1950
• Sam Snead (USA) 3 - 1949, 1952, 1954
• Gary Player (RSA) 3 - 1961, 1974, 1978
• Nick Faldo (ENG) 3 - 1989, 1990, 1996
• Phil Mickelson (USA) 3 - 2004, 2006, 2010
• Horton Smith (USA) 2 - 1934, 1936
• Byron Nelson (USA) 2 - 1937, 1942
• Ben Hogan (USA) 2 - 1951, 1953
• Tom Watson (USA) 2 - 1977, 1981
• Seve Ballesteros (ESP) 2 - 1980, 1983
• Bernhard Langer (GER) 2 - 1985, 1993
• Ben Crenshaw (USA) 2 - 1984, 1995
• José María Olazábal (ESP) 2 - 1994, 1999
• Bubba Watson (USA) 2 - 2012, 2014

The course record at Augusta National is currently held by Nick Price (1986) and Greg Norman (1996) who both shot 63.

Nick Price shot 63 in 1986 and broke the 46 year old record of 64 set by Lloyd Mangrum in 1940.

In 1996 Greg Norman shot 63 including 9 birdies in his last 12 holes of the day.

Jordan Spieth has shot a 64.

Tiger Woods' best score at Augusta is 65.

Phil Mickelson holds the record for the lowest score ever recorded by an over 50 year old at The Masters. Phil set the record at the 2023 Masters with an incredible round of 65 (-7).

Phil Mickelson birdied five of the last seven holes.

Phil won the Green Jacket in 2004, 2006 and 2010.

Phil Mickelson came tied for second at the 2023 Masters.

How many Majors has Phil Mickelson won?

Phil Mickelson is the oldest player ever to finish in the top five at the Masters tournament. He was 52 years old at the time when he tied for second at the 2023 Masters.

Mickelson shot eight birdies in his final round and finished at -7, 65. This was his lowest closing score at the Masters.

Phil won the Masters three times in 2004, 2006 and 2010).

Jack Nicklaus was 46 years and 82 days old when he won the Masters in 1986.

The 1986 Masters Tournament was the 50th Masters. The tournament was held April 10–13 at the Augusta National Golf Club.

Jack won with a total score of -9. Runners up were Tom Kite and Greg Norman at -8. The winner's share was $144,000.

Jack Nicklaus also holds the record for winning the most masters. He won it 6 times.

How many Majors has Jack Nicklaus won?

Steve Williams was Adam Scott’s caddie for the 2013 Masters win.

• Adam Scott won in a play off after tying with Angel Cabrera at 9 under.
• Williams had a strong voice in the discussion on line for the winning putt on the 10^th green – his experience was appreciated by Adam Scott then more than ever.
• You can see the preparation, discussion and putt at the 12 minute mark on the video below.
• Two other Aussies also made the top 5 in 2013; Jason Day (3^rd) and Marc Leishman (T4)
• Steve Williams is a good golfer in his own right attaining a handicap of 2 at the age of 13.
• Williams had previously caddied for other champions of the game including Peter Thompson, Greg Norman and, most notably, Tiger Woods.
• This Washington Post article by Barry Svrluga gives us a colorful insight into what may have been going through Scott’s head during the final holes.

More about Steve Williams:

Early Career

• Born: November 29, 1963, in Wellington, New Zealand.
• Started Caddying: Began caddying at the age of 6 and turned professional at 13.
• Early Roles: Worked with several top golfers, including Greg Norman and Raymond Floyd.

Partnership with Tiger Woods

• Duration: Caddied for Woods from 1999 to 2011.
• Major Wins: During their partnership, Woods won 13 major championships.
• End of Partnership: The partnership ended in 2011, with both parties citing a mutual decision to part ways.

Notable Achievements

• Major Wins: Williams has been part of over 150 professional victories, including 14 major championships.
• Recognition: Widely regarded as one of the best caddies in the history of golf.

Personal Life

• Autobiography: Published an autobiography titled "Out of the Rough" in 2015.
• Other Interests: Known for his interest in motorsports, particularly sprint car racing.

Williams' career has been marked by his professionalism, dedication, and significant contributions to the successes of the golfers he has worked with.

In 1975 Lee Elder was the first African-American to play in the Masters Tournament at Augusta National.

Augusta didn’t admit its first Black member until 1990.

Robert Lee Elder was born on 14th July 1934 in Dallas, Texas.

In 1975 he became the first African-American to play in the Masters Tournament. Unfortunately he missed the cut.

Lee Elder was invited to the Masters after he won the 1974 Monsanto Open.

Jack Nicklaus was the first to successfully defend his Masters title. He won the tournament 6 times including the concurrent years of in 1965 and 1966.

Jack Nicklaus is a record holding six-time Masters champion.

He won in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, and 1986.

Currently Jack is one of three golfers to successfully defend his title.

The other two are Tiger woods (2001 and 2002) and Nick Faldo (1989 and 1990).

How many Majors has Jack Nicklaus won?

How many Majors has Nick Faldo won?

How many Majors has Tiger Woods won?

Fred Couples became the oldest player to make the cut at 63 years, 187 days at the 2023 Masters.

Bernhard Langer, who previously held the record, made the cut at 63 years, 78 days in 2020.

Fred Couples finished the 2023 Masters tournament tied for 50th at +9.

How many Majors has Fred Couples won?

In 1997 Tiger Woods was the youngest player to win a Masters Tournament (21 years, 3 months and 14 days).

In 1997 Tiger Woods won his first Masters and Major Championship, twelve strokes ahead of runner-up Tom Kite.

The four-day score of 270 (−18) was also a tournament record until 2020 when it was beaten by Dustin Johnson (268, 20 under par).

The honorary starters at the 2022 Masters Tournament were Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson.

These three players are widely considered to be among the greatest golfers of all time.

Hitting the first tee shot at the Masters is a special moment that is watched by golf fans all over the world.

How many Masters has Jack Nicklaus won?

How many Masters has Gary Player won?

How many Majors has Tom Watson won?

Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson were the honorary starters for the 2023 Masters Tournament.

Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson combined are the winners of 11 Masters Tournaments and have made 140 tournament appearances.

The honorary starters tradition dates back to 1963.

The honorary starters did not play all the way through 18 holes, they were hitting just a single tee shot each that marked the start of the tournament.

Past champions not playing at the Masters in 2023 were: Tommy Aaron, Jack Burke Jr., Angel Cabrera, Charles Coody, Ben Crenshaw, Nick Faldo, Raymond Floyd, Trevor Immelman, Jack Nicklaus, Mark O'Meara, Gary Player, Craig Stadler, Tom Watson, Ian Woosnam and Fuzzy Zoeller.

The 2023 Masters Tournament was the 87th edition. The tournament was played from Tuesday 6th of April to Sunday 9th of April at Augusta National Golf club.

• Tommy Aaron - 1 Masters Win
• Jack Burke - 1 Masters Win
• Angel Cabrera - 1 Masters Win
• Charles Coody - 1 Masters Win
• Ben Crenshaw - 2 Masters Wins
• Nick Faldo - 3 Masters Wins
• Raymond Floyd - 1 Masters Win
• Trevor Immelman - 1 Masters Win
• Jack Nicklaus - 6 Masters Wins
• Mark O'Meara - 1 Masters Win
• Gary Player - 3 Masters Wins
• Craig Stadler - 1 Masters Win
• Tom Watson - 2 Masters Wins
• Ian Woosnam - 1 Masters Win
• Fuzzy Zoeller - 1 Masters Win

Bubba Watson won the 2014 Masters tournament to add to his win in 2012.

Bubba Watson entered the final round tied for the lead with Jordan Spieth who won the following year.

Bubba won by 3 shots after Spieth lost his two stroke lead on the 7th hole in the final round.

Watson become the 17th player to win the Masters two or more times.

2014 Masters leader board

• Bubba Watson -8
• Jordan Spieth -5
• Jonas Blixt -5
• Miguel Angel Jimenez -4
• Rickie Fowler -2

Jordan Spieth won the 2015 Masters Tournament.

This was Jordan’s 1st Major win. Currently he has won 2 other Majors.

Jordan was the second youngest winner behind Tiger Woods.

Spieth made 28 birdies during the 4 rounds, 3 more than previous record holder Phil Mickelson in 2001.

2015 Masters leader board

• Jordan Spieth -18
• Phil Mickelson -14
• Justin Rose -14
• Rory McIlroy -12
• Hideki Matsuyama -11

Danny Willett won the 2016 Masters.

Daniel Willett born on 3rd October 1987 in Sheffield, England was a member of Birley Wood Golf Club in his youth.

He turned professional in May 2008 playing on the European Tour.

In 2016 he won his first major championship, the Masters at Augusta.

He is only the second Englishman to achieve this.

2016 Masters leaderboard

• Danny Willett (-5)
• Jordan Spieth (-2)
• Lee Westwood (-2)
• Paul Casey (-1)
• J. B. Holmes (-1)
• Dustin Johnson (-1)

Sergio García won the 2017 Masters defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff.

After 72 holes Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose each had scores of 9 under par.

The playoff began at the par four 18th hole. Justin Rose missed his par putt, giving Garcia two putts to win the championship. Garcia holed his birdie putt to win his first major championship.

2017 Masters Leaderboard

• Sergio García (-9)
• Justin Rose (-9)
• Charl Schwartzel (-6)
• Matt Kuchar (-5)
• Thomas Pieters (-5)
• Paul Casey (-4)
• Kevin Chappell (-3)
• Rory McIlroy (-3)
• Ryan Moore (-2)
• Adam Scott (-2)

Patrick Reed won the 2018 Masters Tournament.

The 2018 Masters Tournament was held April 5–8 at The Augusta National Golf Club.

It was the 82nd edition of the Masters Tournament.

Patrick Reed won his first major tournament with a score of 273 (−15), one stroke ahead of runner-up Rickie Fowler.

2018 Masters leaderboard

• Patrick Reed (-15)
• Rickie Fowler (-14)
• Jordan Spieth (-13)
• Jon Rahm (-11)
• Rory McIlroy (-9)
• Cameron Smith (-9)
• Henrik Stenson (-9)
• Bubba Watson (-9)
• Marc Leishman (-8)
• Dustin Johnson (-7)

Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters at Augusta.

The 2019 Masters Tournament was held between 11-14 April 2019 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

It was the 83rd edition of the tournament.

Tiger Woods won his 5th Green Jacket by one shot with a total score of 275, 11 under par.

This was Tiger’s fifteenth Major win.

At the age of 43 Tiger became the second oldest winner. Jack Nicklaus currently holds the record winning at age 46.

Tigers 2019 Major win came 11 years after his last in 2008 at the US Open.

2019 Masters Final leaderboard

• Tiger Woods (-13)
• Dustin Johnson (-12)
• Brooks Koepka (-12)
• Xander Schauffele (-12)
• Jason Day (-11)
• Tony Finau (-11)
• Francesco Molinari (-11)
• Webb Simpson (-11)
• Patrick Cantlay (-10)
• Rickie Fowler (-10)
• Jon Rahm (-10)

Dustin Johnson won the 2020 Masters at Augusta.

The 2020 Masters Tournament was held between 12–15 November at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

It was the 84th edition of the tournament.

Dustin Johnson won his first Green Jacket winning by 5 shots with a total score of 268, 20 under par.

2020 Masters leaderboard

• D. Johnson (-20)
• C. Smith (-15)
• S.j. Im (-15)
• J. Thomas (-12)
• D. Frittelli (-11)
• R. McIlroy (-11)
• C.T Pan (-10)
• J. Rahm (-10)
• B. Koepka (-10)
• W. Simpson (-9)
• P. Reed (-9)
• C. Conners (-9)
• M. Leishman (-8)
• K. Na (-8)
• A. Ancer (-8)
• H. Matsuyama (-8)

Hideki Matsuyama won the 2021 Masters at Augusta.

Ten years after Matsuyama made his debut as the best amateur at Augusta National he won the Masters in 2021.

Matsuyama's total score was 279 (-10).

Runner-up, one shot behind (-9), was Will Zalatoris who was playing in his first Masters as a professional.

Hideki Matsuyama is the first ever Japanese professional golfer to win a men’s major golf championship.

The total Purse was $11,500,000.

The Green Jacket winner took home $2,070,000 and the runner-up won $1,242,000.

2021 Masters Leaderboard

• H. Matsuyama (-10)
• W. Zalatoris (-9)
• X. Schauffele (-7)
• J. Spieth (-7)
• J. Rahm (-6)
• M. Leishman (-6)
• J. Rose (-5)
• C. Conners (-4)
• P. Reed (-4)

Scottie Scheffler won the 2022 Masters at Augusta with a Tournament total of 10-under 278.

The 2022 Masters was held April 7–10 at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta.

Fifty-two competitors made the cut. Rory McIlroy finished second at 7-under 281.

The total tournament purse was $15 million. Scottie Scheffler’s winning share was $2.7 million.

2022 Masters leaderboard top 10

• 1 Scottie Scheffler 69-67-71-71=278 −10 $2,700,000
• 2 Rory McIlroy 73-73-71-64=281 −7 $1,620,000
• T3 Shane Lowry 73-68-73-69=283 −5 $870,000
• T3 Cameron Smith 68-74-68-73=283
• 5 Collin Morikawa 73-70-74-67=284 −4 $600,000
• T6 Corey Conners 70-73-72-70=285 −3 $521,250
• T6 Will Zalatoris 71-72-75-67=285
• T8 Im Sung-jae 67-74-71-75=287 −1 $450,000
• T8 Justin Thomas 76-67-72-72=287
• T10 Cameron Champ 72-75-71-70=288 E $390,000
• T10 Charl Schwartzel (c) 72-69-73-74=288

Scottie Scheffler won the 2022 Masters with a total score of -10.

The 2022 US Masters was played April 7 - 10 at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia.

The total purse was $15,000,000.

Scottie Scheffler won the 2022 Green Jacket at the age of 25.

The winner's cheque was $2,700,000.

Runner up was Rory McIlroy at -7.

Tiger Woods finished 47th with a total score of +13.

2022 Masters Leaderboard

• S. Scheffler (-10)
• R. McIlroy (-7)
• S. Lowry (-5)
• C. Smith (-5)
• C. Morikawa (-4)
• C. Conners (-3)
• W. Zalatoris (-3
• J. Thomas (-1)
• S.J. Im (-1)
• C. Champ (E)
• C. Schwartzel (E)

Jon Rahm won the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta with a total score of 276 (-12).

The 2023 Masters Tournament was played from the 6th to the 9th of April.

The total tournament purse was $18 million.

Jon Rahm’s share was $3,240,000.

Runners up were Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka at -8.

2023 Masters leaderboard and payouts

• 1st: (-12) $3,240,000 - Jon Rahm
• 2nd:(-8) $1,944,000 - Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka ($1.594 million each)
• 3rd: $1,224,000
• 4th: (-7) $864,000 - Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Russel Henley ($744,000 each)
• 5th: $720,000
• 6th: $648,000
• 7th: (-8) $603,000 - Cameron Young, Viktor Hovland ($580,500 each)
• 8th: $558,000
• 9th: (-5) $522,000 - Sahith Theegala
• 10th: (-4) $486,000 - Scottie Scheffler, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa ($432,000 each)
• 11th: $450,000
• 12th: $414,000
• 13th: $378,000
• 14th: (-3) $342,000 - Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay ($333,000 each)
• 15th: $324,000
• 16th: (-2) $306,000 - Tom Kim, Sungjae Im, Joaquin Niemann, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, Sam Bennett(a)*, Hideki Matsuyama ($261,000 each)
• 17th: $288,000
• 18th: $270,000
• 19th: $252,000
• 20th: $234,000
• 21st: $216,000
• 22nd: $201,600
• 23rd: (-1) $187,200 - Keegan Bradley, Chris Kirk, K.H. Lee ($172,800 each)

Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters Tournament four strokes ahead of runner-up Ludvig Åberg.

Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters Tournament with a total score of 277.

The 2024 Masters was Ludvig Åberg's first major championship.

The 2024 Masters Tournament was the 88th edition.

The total purse was $18,000,000.

The winner’s share was $3,600,000.

2024 Masters Leaderboard

• Scottie Scheffler (-11)
• Ludvig Åberg (-7)
• Tommy Fleetwood (-4)
• Max Homa (-4)
• Collin Morikawa (-4)
• Bryson DeChambeau (-2)
• Cameron Smith (-2)
• Xander Schauffele (-1)
• Tyrrell Hatton (-E)
• Cameron Young (-E)
• Will Zalatoris (-E)

The use of the term patron is meant to convey a sense of respect and courtesy towards the individuals who attend the tournament.

Augusta National Golf Club places a strong emphasis on tradition and etiquette.

When Augusta National first opened in the 1930s co-founder Clifford Roberts wanted to recognize fans as consumers of an experience rather than a fan or spectator.

Additionally, the use of the term "patron" is meant to differentiate those who attend The Masters from those who attend other sporting events.

What are some of the rules for patrons (spectators) at the Masters?

Tiger explained that he had a recurrence of plantar fasciitis, a very painful foot complaint.

Significant rain led to a very heavy golf course and a walk, challenging for 2023 Tiger in good conditions, that much more difficult.

It's likely his walking gait would have been impacted and this may have caused foot pressure that brought on the plantar fascitis.

When the Augusta co-founder Bobby Jones visited Royal Liverpool in 1937 he noticed that the past captains all wore red blazers when sitting for dinner. He adapted the idea for Augusta National members and Masters Champions.

Bobby Jones presented the idea to the Augusta National Golf Club’s Chairman Clifford Roberts who decided to introduce the Green Jacket as a way to distinguish members of the club during tournament week.

In 1949 it was decided to award the Masters winner with a Green Jacket as well. The winner that year was Sam Snead.

The champion can take the Green Jacket home but must return it to the clubhouse one year after his victory. Although it remains his personal property it is stored with all the other champions' jackets in a specially designated cloakroom.

The Green Jacket is reserved for Augusta National members and golfers who win the Masters.

Tradition dictates that the defending champion help the new winner into his Green Jacket at the presentation ceremony held after the final round.

The Green Jackets are worn to the Champions Dinner which is held on the Tuesday before each tournament. Invited guests are past champions and certain board members of the Augusta National Golf Club.

Wayne Player, the son of golfer Gary Player, was banned from attending the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club after he was accused of involvement in a ticket-scalping scheme.

According to reports, Wayne Player was arrested in August 2021 and charged with fraud and money laundering related to the sale of Masters tickets on the black market.

The charges allege that he purchased tickets to the tournament at face value and then resold them at a significant markup, netting more than $1 million in profits over several years.

After news of the charges became public, Augusta National Golf Club announced that Wayne Player had been banned from attending the Masters Tournament and that the club had revoked his access to the grounds.

Clifford Roberts (co-founder of Augusta National) liked this name because the players were the “Masters of Golf”

The Masters was the brainchild of legendary amateur golfer Bobby Jones and investment dealer Clifford Roberts, who co-founded the Augusta National Golf Club in 1933.

When the tournament was first held, it was called the “Augusta National Invitation Tournament”. Bobby Jones preferred this name, but Roberts wanted to call it “The Masters” …. after several years, Roberts got his way, and it has been known as the Masters since 1939.

Leading in to April 2020 the global COVID-19 pandemic was still relatively new. Organisers were unclear how to safely hold major events like the US Masters. By the second half of the year many lessons had been learnt and it was deemed possible to hold the tournament in November.

Sporting events all around the world have been cancelled or delayed due to Covid-19.

The organisers of the US Masters were committed from day one not to cancel the 2020 Masters but to defer it, with November being the most likely time period.

The goal is to hold the 2021 Masters in the traditional time of second week of April.

There were no spectators because of Covid-19.

The Masters Tournament in 2020 was the 84th edition of the tournament.

It was originally scheduled for 9-12 of April 2020.

The tournament was postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and was held November 12 - 15, 2020.

There also was no Par 3 Contest, with players dressing their children in white coveralls.

“It's going to be eerie. It's going to be different,” Rory McIlroy said. “But at least we're playing for a green jacket.”

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Will Zalatoris came second in the 2021 Masters at Augusta.

William Zalatoris was born on 16th August, 1996 in Plano, Texas.

Zalatoris turned pro in 2018.

In July 2020 he won his first professional tournament, the TPC Colorado Championship, by one stroke.

Zalatoris was runner-up in the 2021 Masters Tournament with a score of 9-under-par, one shot behind the winner Hideki Matsuyama (-10).