The Masters - Insights, Past Champions and a Bit More
Good day all - as it is April the month of 'The Masters' we delve a bit deeper and give some insights...
Is the Masters One of the Majors?
Correct, The Masters is one of the Four Majors that every golfer would love to win!
Only two of the Mayors are played at the same course, this being 'The Masters' (USA) and 'The Open' (UK).
How do golfers qualify for The Masters?
To be more or less guaranteed an entry, it helps if you are one of the following:
- Masters Tournament Champions (Lifetime)
- US Open Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)
- The Open Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)
- PGA Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)
- Winners of The Players Championship (Three years)
Or:
- Finish in the top 2 of the USA Amateur
- Be the British Amateur Champion
- Be the Amateur Champion in a no. of other national countries.
- Finish in the top 12 of the Masters, to qualify for the next year.
- Win a PGA Tour Event.
- Finish in the top 50
- Be ranked in the Top 50 Globally.
How can I get Tickets for The Masters?
We would love to get a ticket but they are in hot demand! Your best option is to try via the Masters Website well in advance of the tournament. If a student why not try for work experience and work at the event. The actual tickets are considerably expensive, the event must go onto your bucket list but will take time to save for! Another option is to watch on cable or satellite tv.
Have there been Multiple Winners of The Masters?
| Name | No. Times | Year Won |
| Jack Nicklaus | 6 | 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 |
| Tiger Woods | 5 | 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019 |
| Arnold Palmer | 4 | 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 |
| Jimmy Demaret | 3 | 1940, 1947, 1950 |
| Sam Snead | 3 | 1949, 1952, 1954 |
| Gary Player | 3 | 1961, 1974, 1978 |
| Nick Faldo | 3 | 1989, 1990, 1996 |
| Phil Mickelson | 3 | 2004, 2006, 2010 |
| Horton Smith | 2 | 1934, 1936 |
| Byron Nelson | 2 | 1937, 1942 |
| Ben Hogan | 2 | 1951, 1953 |
| Tom Watson | 2 | 1977, 1981 |
| Seve Ballesteros | 2 | 1980, 1983 |
| Bernhard Langer | 2 | 1985, 1993 |
| Ben Crenshaw | 2 | 1984, 1995 |
| Jose Maria Olazabal | 2 | 1994, 1999 |
| Bubba Watson | 2 | 2012, 2014 |
What is Augusta and Where is It?
Augusta is the name of the golf course where 'The Masters' is played. It is located in the USA within the State of Georgia.
Can You Pay to Play at the Masters?
No is the answer. You generally need to be invited by a member to play as it is a private members club. I heard on a golf podcast the other day that even a past Masters Champion must
Why is there a Green Jacket for the Winner?
As the legend goes, Bobby Jones was impressed by the 'Red Jacket' that Captains wore at Royal Liverpool. The idea was taken back to the USA and the colour 'green' was chosen.
Where is the Masters at Augusta National Ranked as a Golf Course Globally?
It is ranked no. 12 in the world, 8th in North America, 1st in Georgia at the time of writing April 2023.
Wishing you a great few days with The Masters, get some Birdies!
All the best, GFI Golf Team