1. What is The Masters?

The Masters is the first “Major” of the year, played over four rounds, 72 holes, stroke play. (If there is a tie after 72, there is a sudden-death playoff starting on the 18th hole, then moving to the 10th if necessary).

2. When did it start?

The first edition was in 1934 and was called the “Augusta National Invitation Tournament” by Bobby Jones. It kept this name until 1939.

3. When is it played?

Since 1940, it has been played during the first week of April, with the exception of 2020 due to the pandemic.

4. Where is it played?

The Masters is the only Major that repeats its course every year: Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

5. Why is it called “The Masters”?

Co-founder Clifford Roberts suggested the name, but Bobby Jones initially thought it was too “presumptuous.” Roberts eventually won out.

6. Who qualifies for The Masters?

• - Former champions (lifetime invitation)
• - Last 5 winners of the US Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship
• - Winners of major amateur championships (US Amateur, British Amateur, Asia-Pacific, LAAC)
• - Top 50 in the World Ranking

8. Can LIV Golf players play?

Yes.

9. About the Course

It is a par 72, 7,475-yard course opened in 1932 on an old nursery called “Fruitland Nurseries.” It was designed by Bobby Jones and Alister MacKenzie.

10. Hole names

Each hole at ANGC is named after a flower, such as Magnolia, Azalea, and Tea Olive.

11. What does the winner receive?

A large check, a replica of the Masters trophy, a gold medal, and the famous Green Jacket.

12. Who has won the most times?

• - Jack Nicklaus (6)
• - Tiger Woods (5)
• - Arnold Palmer (4)

13. What is Magnolia Lane?

The main entrance road lined with magnolia trees.

15. What is “Amen Corner”?

Holes 11, 12, and 13. The name was coined by Herbert Warren Wind in 1958.

16. What is the Champions Dinner?

A Tuesday night tradition started by Ben Hogan where past champions gather and the defending champion chooses the menu.