Top 10 Masters Golf Tournament traditions for dummies. The Masters Tournament happening this week at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. I’ve been to the Masters Golf Tournament 3 times. For a guy who was playing golf 5 or 6 days a week at the time, it was the most exciting golf event on the planet. For many golf lovers, this week is the best sports week of the entire year.
Why is that golfer holding a baby? For those who might not follow this tournament as closely, here’s a rundown of some of the best traditions that the tournament has to offer. Just in case you or someone you know is watching it on TV. Masters.Com
Top 10 Masters Golf Traditions For Dummies:
1. Azaleas
The tournament is known for its stunning display of azaleas, which bloom just in time for the event. The flowers can be found in more than 30 varieties throughout the course, and there’s even a cocktail named after them.
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2. $1.50 Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches
Despite the high prices of everything else at the Masters, the tournament offers a budget-friendly treat: pimiento cheese sandwiches, which are sold for just $1.50.
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3. Landline Phones Only
Augusta National Golf Club has a strict no-cell-phone policy, but patrons can use courtesy phones available throughout the course to make calls home. Be sure to have your phone numbers memorized or written down!
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4. Champions Dinner
On Tuesday night of Masters week, past winners gather for a special dinner, and the previous year’s champion gets to choose the menu. In 2022, Scottie Scheffler selected a delicious spread, including cheeseburger sliders and firecracker shrimp for starters, followed by Texas ribeye steak or blackened redfish for the main course, and a warm chocolate chip skillet cookie for dessert.
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5. Green Jacket Ceremony
The winner of the Masters Tournament is awarded a green jacket, which they get to keep for a year before returning it to the club. The jacket is presented to the new champion in a special ceremony on the final day of the tournament.
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6. Par 3 Contest
The Par 3 Contest is a lighthearted event held on the day before the tournament officially starts. Participants play a nine-hole course with family members or friends as their caddies, and it’s a fun way to kick off the week’s festivities.
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7. Amen Corner
Holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National are known as “Amen Corner” and are some of the most challenging and iconic holes in golf. They’re also some of the most beautiful, with picturesque water features and towering trees lining the fairways.
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8. Magnolia Lane
As golfers and patrons make their way into the tournament, they travel down Magnolia Lane, a stunning tree-lined road that leads to the clubhouse. It’s a beautiful entrance to one of the most prestigious events in golf.
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9. The Green
The putting green at Augusta National is a popular spot for fans to gather and watch the players warm up before the tournament starts. It’s also a great place to get a close-up look at the pros and maybe even snag an autograph or two.
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