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Masters Tournament

Tournament information
Location	Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Established	1934; 92 years ago (1934)
Course(s)	Augusta National Golf Club
Par	72
Length	7,555 yards (6,908 m)
Organized by	Augusta National Golf Club
Tour(s)	PGA Tour European Tour Japan Golf Tour
Format	Stroke play
Prize fund	$21,000,000
Month played	April
Tournament record score
Aggregate	268 Dustin Johnson (2020)
To par	−20 as above
Current champion
Rory McIlroy
2026 Masters Tournament

The Masters Tournament, often called simply the Masters, is one of the four biggest golf championships for men. It happens every year in the first full week of April. What makes the Masters special is that it's always held at the same beautiful place: the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, U.S.

This famous tournament was started by a great amateur golfer named Bobby Jones and a businessman named Clifford Roberts. After Jones won many golf titles in 1930, he bought some land that used to be a plant nursery. He worked with a course designer, Alister MacKenzie, to create the Augusta National course. The first tournament was played in 1934 and was called the "Augusta National Invitation Tournament." Today, it's a major event where professional golfers from the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Japan Golf Tour compete for prize money. Only invited players can participate, making the field smaller than other big championships.

The Masters is known for its many special traditions. Since 1949, the winner receives a famous green jacket. This jacket is a symbol of being a Masters champion. The winner gets to keep it for a year, then returns it to the club where it's stored with other champions' jackets. Another tradition is the Champions Dinner, started by Ben Hogan in 1952. This dinner is held on the Tuesday before the tournament and is only for past champions and some club members. Since 1963, famous golfers, often past champions, hit an honorary tee shot to officially start the tournament. Also, on the Wednesday before the main event, there's a fun Par 3 Contest on a smaller course.

Jack Nicklaus has won the Masters the most times, with six victories between 1963 and 1986. Tiger Woods has won five times, and Arnold Palmer won four times.

History of the Masters Tournament

Masters logo at the club entrance

Augusta National Golf Club's Beginning

The idea for the Augusta National Golf Club came from Bobby Jones. He wanted to build a golf course after he stopped playing professionally. He asked Clifford Roberts for advice, who later became the club's chairman. They found a perfect piece of land in Augusta, Georgia. This land was once an indigo farm and later a plant nursery. Jones hired Alister MacKenzie to help design the course, and construction began in 1931. The course officially opened in 1933.

Early Years of the Tournament

Jones and Roberts wanted to host a major golf tournament at Augusta. When their request to host the U.S. Open was turned down, Roberts decided to create their own annual tournament. The first "Augusta National Invitation Tournament" took place on March 22, 1934. Horton Smith won the first prize of $1,500. The club was still new and needed support, so local members helped out. The tournament was renamed the Masters Tournament in 1939.

In 1935, Gene Sarazen made a famous shot, a "double eagle" (also called an albatross), on the 15th hole. This amazing shot helped him tie for the lead and eventually win a playoff. Many people believe this moment helped make the Masters famous. The tournament was not played from 1943 to 1945 because of World War II.

Masters Champions: 1960s to 1970s

The 1960s and 1970s saw three golf legends, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus, win the Masters many times. They were known as the "Big Three." Palmer won four times, including a memorable victory in 1960 where he birdied the last two holes. Nicklaus won his first green jacket in 1963 and became the first player to win the Masters two years in a row in 1966. Player, from South Africa, was the first non-American to win the tournament in 1961.

A famous moment happened in 1968 when Argentine golfer Roberto De Vicenzo accidentally signed his scorecard with a higher score than he actually made on a hole. This mistake cost him a chance to be in a playoff. In 1975, Lee Elder made history as the first African American golfer to play in the Masters.

Masters Champions: 1980s to 2000s

During the 1980s and 1990s, many non-American golfers won the Masters. Seve Ballesteros from Spain was the first European winner in 1980. Jack Nicklaus made history again in 1986, winning his sixth Masters at 46 years old, making him the oldest champion.

Greg Norman had several close calls at the Masters, leading many times but never quite winning. In 1996, he had a big lead going into the final round but lost to Nick Faldo.

In 1995, Ben Crenshaw won an emotional Masters just days after his beloved teacher passed away. He said he had a "15th club in his bag," referring to his teacher's spirit helping him.

In 1997, a 21-year-old Tiger Woods became the youngest Masters champion ever, winning by a huge 12 strokes. He also set a new record for the lowest winning score. Woods continued his success, winning again in 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2019.

In 2003, Mike Weir became the first Canadian and first left-handed golfer to win the Masters. Phil Mickelson, another left-hander, won in 2004, 2006, and 2010. The Augusta National Golf Club welcomed its first two women members, Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore, in 2012.

The 2020 Masters Tournament was held in November due to the global health situation, and Dustin Johnson won. In 2025, a monument was built in Augusta to honor the black caddies who have been part of the Masters Tournament. Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters, completing a rare career "grand slam" in golf.

Masters Traditions and Rules

Pre-Tournament Events

Augusta National Women's Amateur

The Augusta National Women's Amateur started in 2019. The first two rounds are played at another club, and the final round is held at Augusta National on the Saturday before the Masters. This event helps promote women's golf.

Drive, Chip and Putt

"Drive, Chip and Putt" (DCP) is a youth golf competition that began in 2014. Young golfers compete in driving, chipping, and putting skills. The national finals are held at Augusta National on the Sunday before the Masters, with the putting portion played on the famous 18th hole.

Practice Rounds

Players have practice rounds on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before the tournament. On the 16th hole, spectators often shout "Skip it!" encouraging golfers to try skipping their ball across the pond. These practice days are the only times fans can bring cameras onto the course.

Champions' Dinner

The Champions' Dinner is a special event held on Tuesday evening before the tournament. Only past Masters winners and some club members are invited. The defending champion chooses the menu, often featuring dishes from their home country.

Par 3 Contest

The 9th hole on the Par 3 Course

The Par 3 Contest is a fun, shorter competition played on Wednesday. It's a nine-hole course. Golfers often have their children or family members act as caddies, making it a very family-friendly event. No player who has won the Par 3 Contest has ever won the Masters in the same year.

During the Tournament

Opening Tee Shot

Since 1963, the Masters officially starts with an honorary opening tee shot. Usually, one or more older, legendary golfers, often past champions, hit the first ball on the first hole. This tradition honors their contributions to golf.

Caddies at the Masters

A caddie at the Masters (right) in white jumpsuit bearing player's name

Until 1983, all players had to use caddies provided by the Augusta National Club. Now, players can bring their own caddies. All caddies at the Masters wear a special uniform: a white jumpsuit, a green Masters cap, and white tennis shoes. The player's name is on the back of the caddie's uniform. The defending champion's caddie always wears number "1."

Awards for Champions

Besides a cash prize, the Masters winner receives a distinctive green jacket. This jacket is the official clothing for Augusta National members. The winner gets to keep it for one year, then returns it to the club to wear whenever they visit. The previous year's champion traditionally helps the new winner put on the jacket. Winners also receive a gold medal and have their names engraved on the permanent Masters trophy.

There are also special awards for amazing shots. Players with the lowest daily score get a crystal vase. A hole-in-one or a double eagle earns a large crystal bowl, and each eagle shot earns a pair of crystal goblets.

Player Invitations

Winning the Masters gives a golfer many benefits, including invitations to play in the other three major championships for five years and a lifetime invitation to the Masters itself. The Masters also honors amateur golf by inviting winners of top amateur tournaments. The current U.S. Amateur champion always plays with the defending Masters champion for the first two days. Amateurs can even stay in the "Crow's Nest" at the top of the clubhouse during the tournament.

Fan Experience and Hospitality

Berckmans Place

Berckmans Place is a special, private area at Augusta National for guests. It has restaurants and a pro shop. It also features putting greens that are smaller copies of famous holes on the course.

Food and Drinks

The food menu for attendees at the 2015 Masters

Pimento cheese sandwiches are a very famous and traditional snack at the Masters, served since the 1940s. The club also has its own special wheat ale beer called Crow's Nest, sold only during the tournament.

Masters Merchandise

Merchandise sold at the Masters is very popular and can only be bought in person at the tournament. This makes the items special and collectible. The annual garden gnomes, introduced in 2016, are especially sought after by collectors.

Tickets to the Masters

Tickets, called "badges," for the Masters are very hard to get. They are not expensive at face value, but they are sold in advance through a lottery system. There are no tickets sold at the gates. Reselling tickets is strictly against the rules. Children aged 8 to 16 can enter for free on tournament days if they are with an adult who has a special series badge.

Rules for Fans

A sign at the Masters indicating an area for broadcast workers

Fans at Augusta National must follow strict rules. Using cell phones for calls, texts, or photos is not allowed on tournament days. Cameras are only allowed during practice rounds. These rules help keep the course quiet and focused on the game. Free phones are available for fans who need to make a call.

Tournament Format

The Masters is the first major golf championship of the year. It usually takes place over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, with 18 holes played each day. The Masters has a smaller number of players compared to other tournaments.

After the first two rounds (36 holes), a "cut-off score" is calculated. Only players who are in the top 50 (including ties) continue to play the final two rounds on the weekend. If there's a tie for the lead after the fourth round, the tied players go into a sudden-death playoff. They play extra holes until one player wins.

The Augusta National Course

The golf course was once a plant nursery, and each hole is named after a tree or shrub. Holes 11, 12, and 13 are famously known as Amen Corner.

Layout of Augusta National Golf Club

The course length has changed over the years to keep it challenging for top golfers:

Course Adjustments

The course at Augusta National

Augusta National has been updated many times to keep the course fair and challenging. For example, the course was made longer in 2002 and 2006. The first hole was shortened in 2009, and the fifth hole was lengthened in 2019.

The grass on the putting greens was changed in 1981 to a type called bentgrass, which made the greens much faster. In 1975, the sand in the bunkers was replaced with white feldspar, which is still used today.

Who Gets to Play?

The Masters has the smallest field of players among the major championships. There are no qualifying tournaments; players must be invited. Invitations are usually given automatically to golfers who meet certain requirements, like being among the top 50 players in the world. Past champions are always invited to play for life.

Invitation Categories (from 2026)

• Masters Tournament Champions (lifetime invitation)
• U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship winners (for five years)
• Winners of the Players Championship (for three years)
• Current Olympic Gold Medalist (for one year)
• Current U.S. Amateur, British Amateur, Asia-Pacific Amateur, Latin America Amateur, and U.S. Mid-Amateur champions
• Current NCAA Division I individual champion
• The top 12 players (including ties) from the previous year's Masters
• The top 4 players (including ties) from the previous year's U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship
• Winners of PGA Tour events that award full points for the FedEx Cup
• The top 30 players in the FedEx Cup before the Tour Championship
• Winners of recent Scottish Open, Spanish Open, South African Open, Hong Kong Open, Australian Open, and Japan Open (for one year)
• The top 50 players in the world rankings at the end of the previous year
• The top 50 players in the world rankings the week before the current Masters

The Masters Committee can also invite any golfer they choose, especially international players.

Most Wins at the Masters

Jack Nicklaus has won the most Masters, with six wins

The first winner of the Masters was Horton Smith in 1934. The player with the most Masters victories is Jack Nicklaus, who won six times. Tiger Woods has five wins, and Arnold Palmer has four. Five players have won three titles: Jimmy Demaret, Sam Snead, Gary Player, Nick Faldo, and Phil Mickelson. Gary Player, from South Africa, was the first non-American to win in 1961.

Masters Winners

Plaque at Augusta National listing winners of the Masters, pictured in 2015

Year	Winner	Score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
2026
2025	Rory McIlroy	277	−11	Playoff	Justin Rose
2024	Scottie Scheffler (2)	277	−11	4 strokes	Ludvig Åberg
2023	Jon Rahm	276	−12	4 strokes	Brooks Koepka Phil Mickelson
2022	Scottie Scheffler	278	−10	3 strokes	Rory McIlroy
2021	Hideki Matsuyama	278	−10	1 stroke	Will Zalatoris
2020	Dustin Johnson	268	−20	5 strokes	Im Sung-jae Cameron Smith
2019	Tiger Woods (5)	275	−13	1 stroke	Dustin Johnson Brooks Koepka Xander Schauffele
2018	Patrick Reed	273	−15	1 stroke	Rickie Fowler
2017	Sergio García	279	−9	Playoff	Justin Rose
2016	Danny Willett	283	−5	3 strokes	Jordan Spieth Lee Westwood
2015	Jordan Spieth	270	−18	4 strokes	Phil Mickelson Justin Rose
2014	Bubba Watson (2)	280	−8	3 strokes	Jonas Blixt Jordan Spieth
2013	Adam Scott	279	−9	Playoff	Ángel Cabrera
2012	Bubba Watson	278	−10	Playoff	Louis Oosthuizen
2011	Charl Schwartzel	274	−14	2 strokes	Jason Day Adam Scott
2010	Phil Mickelson (3)	272	−16	3 strokes	Lee Westwood
2009	Ángel Cabrera	276	−12	Playoff	Kenny Perry Chad Campbell
2008	Trevor Immelman	280	−8	3 strokes	Tiger Woods
2007	Zach Johnson	289	+1	2 strokes	Retief Goosen Rory Sabbatini Tiger Woods
2006	Phil Mickelson (2)	281	−7	2 strokes	Tim Clark
2005	Tiger Woods (4)	276	−12	Playoff	Chris DiMarco
2004	Phil Mickelson	279	−9	1 stroke	Ernie Els
2003	Mike Weir	281	−7	Playoff	Len Mattiace
2002	Tiger Woods (3)	276	−12	3 strokes	Retief Goosen
2001	Tiger Woods (2)	272	−16	2 strokes	David Duval
2000	Vijay Singh	278	−10	3 strokes	Ernie Els
1999	José María Olazábal (2)	280	−8	2 strokes	Davis Love III
1998	Mark O'Meara	279	−9	1 stroke	Fred Couples David Duval
1997	Tiger Woods	270	−18	12 strokes	Tom Kite
1996	Nick Faldo (3)	276	−12	5 strokes	Greg Norman
1995	Ben Crenshaw (2)	274	−14	1 stroke	Davis Love III
1994	José María Olazábal	279	−9	2 strokes	Tom Lehman
1993	Bernhard Langer (2)	277	−11	4 strokes	Chip Beck
1992	Fred Couples	275	−13	2 strokes	Raymond Floyd
1991	Ian Woosnam	277	−11	1 stroke	José María Olazábal
1990	Nick Faldo (2)	278	−10	Playoff	Raymond Floyd
1989	Nick Faldo	283	−5	Playoff	Scott Hoch
1988	Sandy Lyle	281	−7	1 stroke	Mark Calcavecchia
1987	Larry Mize	285	−3	Playoff	Seve Ballesteros Greg Norman
1986	Jack Nicklaus (6)	279	−9	1 stroke	Tom Kite Greg Norman
1985	Bernhard Langer	282	−6	2 strokes	Seve Ballesteros Raymond Floyd Curtis Strange
1984	Ben Crenshaw	277	−11	2 strokes	Tom Watson
1983	Seve Ballesteros (2)	280	−8	4 strokes	Ben Crenshaw Tom Kite
1982	Craig Stadler	284	−4	Playoff	Dan Pohl
1981	Tom Watson (2)	280	−8	2 strokes	Johnny Miller Jack Nicklaus
1980	Seve Ballesteros	275	−13	4 strokes	Gibby Gilbert Jack Newton
1979	Fuzzy Zoeller	280	−8	Playoff	Ed Sneed Tom Watson
1978	Gary Player (3)	277	−11	1 stroke	Rod Funseth Hubert Green Tom Watson
1977	Tom Watson	276	−12	2 strokes	Jack Nicklaus
1976	Raymond Floyd	271	−17	8 strokes	Ben Crenshaw
1975	Jack Nicklaus (5)	276	−12	1 stroke	Johnny Miller Tom Weiskopf
1974	Gary Player (2)	278	−10	2 strokes	Dave Stockton Tom Weiskopf
1973	Tommy Aaron	283	−5	1 stroke	J. C. Snead
1972	Jack Nicklaus (4)	286	−2	3 strokes	Bruce Crampton Bobby Mitchell Tom Weiskopf
1971	Charles Coody	279	−9	2 strokes	Johnny Miller Jack Nicklaus
1970	Billy Casper	279	−9	Playoff	Gene Littler
1969	George Archer	281	−7	1 stroke	Billy Casper George Knudson Tom Weiskopf
1968	Bob Goalby	277	−11	1 stroke	Roberto De Vicenzo
1967	Gay Brewer	280	−8	1 stroke	Bobby Nichols
1966	Jack Nicklaus (3)	288	E	Playoff	Tommy Jacobs (2nd) Gay Brewer (3rd)
1965	Jack Nicklaus (2)	271	−17	9 strokes	Arnold Palmer Gary Player
1964	Arnold Palmer (4)	276	−12	6 strokes	Dave Marr Jack Nicklaus
1963	Jack Nicklaus	286	−2	1 stroke	Tony Lema
1962	Arnold Palmer (3)	280	−8	Playoff	Gary Player (2nd) Dow Finsterwald (3rd)
1961	Gary Player	280	−8	1 stroke	Charles Coe (a) Arnold Palmer
1960	Arnold Palmer (2)	282	−6	1 stroke	Ken Venturi
1959	Art Wall Jr.	284	−4	1 stroke	Cary Middlecoff
1958	Arnold Palmer	284	−4	1 stroke	Doug Ford Fred Hawkins
1957	Doug Ford	283	−5	3 strokes	Sam Snead
1956	Jack Burke Jr.	289	+1	1 stroke	Ken Venturi (a)
1955	Cary Middlecoff	279	−9	7 strokes	Ben Hogan
1954	Sam Snead (3)	289	+1	Playoff	Ben Hogan
1953	Ben Hogan (2)	274	−14	5 strokes	Ed Oliver
1952	Sam Snead (2)	286	−2	4 strokes	Jack Burke Jr.
1951	Ben Hogan	280	−8	2 strokes	Skee Riegel
1950	Jimmy Demaret (3)	283	−5	2 strokes	Jim Ferrier
1949	Sam Snead	282	−6	3 strokes	Johnny Bulla Lloyd Mangrum
1948	Claude Harmon	279	−9	5 strokes	Cary Middlecoff
1947	Jimmy Demaret (2)	281	−7	2 strokes	Byron Nelson Frank Stranahan (a)
1946	Herman Keiser	282	−6	1 stroke	Ben Hogan
1943–45: Cancelled due to World War II
1942	Byron Nelson (2)	280	−8	Playoff	Ben Hogan
1941	Craig Wood	280	−8	3 strokes	Byron Nelson
1940	Jimmy Demaret	280	−8	4 strokes	Lloyd Mangrum
1939	Ralph Guldahl	279	−9	1 stroke	Sam Snead
1938	Henry Picard	285	−3	2 strokes	Harry Cooper Ralph Guldahl
1937	Byron Nelson	283	−5	2 strokes	Ralph Guldahl
1936	Horton Smith (2)	285	−3	1 stroke	Harry Cooper
1935	Gene Sarazen	282	−6	Playoff	Craig Wood
1934	Horton Smith	284	−4	2 strokes	Craig Wood

•      Record for score, to par, and margin of victory
• In the "Runner(s)-up" column, the names are sorted alphabetically, based on the last name of that year's runner(s)-up.
• The sudden-death playoff format started in 1976.
• Earlier playoffs were full 18-hole rounds, except for 1935, which was 36 holes.

Low Amateurs at the Masters

Since 1952, the Masters has given a Silver Cup to the amateur golfer with the lowest score who makes the cut. A Silver Medal is given to the amateur runner-up. Seven players have won low amateur and later won the Masters as professionals: Cary Middlecoff, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Sergio García, and Hideki Matsuyama.

Year	Low amateur	To par	Place
1934	Charlie Yates	+9	T21
1935	Lawson Little	E	6
1936	Johnny Dawson	+6	T9
1937	Charlie Yates (2)	+13	T26
1938	Tommy Suffern Tailer	+10	T18
1939	Chick Harbert Charlie Yates (3)	+8	T18
1940	Charlie Yates (4)	+5	T17
1941	Dick Chapman	+9	T19
1942	Bud Ward Charlie Yates (5)	+16	T28
1943–1945	Cancelled due to World War II
1946	Cary Middlecoff	+5	T12
1947	Frank Stranahan	−5	T2
1948	Skee Riegel	+5	T13
1949	Charles Coe Johnny Dawson (2)	+7	T16
1950	Frank Stranahan (2)	+9	T14
1951	Charles Coe (2)	+5	T12
1952	Chuck Kocsis	+9	T14
1953	Frank Stranahan (3) Harvie Ward	+3	T14
1954	Billy Joe Patton	+2	3
1955	Harvie Ward (2)	+2	T8
1956	Ken Venturi	+2	2
1957	Harvie Ward (3)	E	4
1958	Billy Joe Patton (2)	E	8
1959	Charles Coe (3)	E	6
1960	Jack Nicklaus Billy Joe Patton (3)	+5	T13
1961	Charles Coe (4)	−7	T2
1962	Charles Coe (5)	E	T9
1963	Labron Harris Jr.	+10	T32
1964	Deane Beman Gary Cowan	+3	T25
1965	Downing Gray	+6	T31
1966	Jimmy Grant	+11	T28
1967	Downing Gray (2)	+9	T36
1968	Vinny Giles	E	T22
1969	Bruce Fleisher	+12	44
1970	Charles Coe (6)	+4	T23
1971	Steve Melnyk	+4	T24
1972	Ben Crenshaw	+7	T19
1973	Ben Crenshaw (2)	+7	T24
1974	None made the cut
1975	George Burns	+4	T30
1976	Curtis Strange	+3	T15
1977	Bill Sander	+11	49
1978	Lindy Miller	−2	T16
1979	Bobby Clampett	+2	T23
1980	Jay Sigel	+1	T26
1981	Jay Sigel (2)	+6	T35
1982	Jodie Mudd	+6	T20
1983	Jim Hallet	+9	T40
1984	Rick Fehr	E	T25
1985	Sam Randolph	+2	T18
1986	Sam Randolph (2)	+5	T36
1987	Bob Lewis	+21	54
1988	Jay Sigel (3)	+12	T39
1989	None made the cut
1990	Chris Patton	+9	T39
1991	Phil Mickelson	+2	T46
1992	Manny Zerman	+6	T59
1993	None made the cut
1994	John Harris	+17	T50
1995	Tiger Woods	+5	T41
1996	None made the cut
1997	None made the cut
1998	Matt Kuchar	E	T21
1999	Sergio García	+7	T38
2000	David Gossett	+15	T54
2001	None made the cut
2002	None made the cut
2003	Ricky Barnes	+3	21
2004	Casey Wittenberg	E	T13
2005	Ryan Moore	−1	T13
2006	None made the cut
2007	None made the cut
2008	None made the cut
2009	None made the cut
2010	Matteo Manassero	+4	T36
2011	Hideki Matsuyama	−1	T27
2012	Patrick Cantlay	+7	T47
2013	Guan Tianlang	+12	58
2014	Oliver Goss	+10	49
2015	None made the cut
2016	Bryson DeChambeau	+5	T21
2017	Stewart Hagestad	+6	T36
2018	Doug Ghim	+8	T50
2019	Viktor Hovland	−3	T32
2020	Andy Ogletree	−2	T34
2021	None made the cut
2022	None made the cut
2023	Sam Bennett	−2	T16
2024	Neal Shipley	+12	T53
2025	None made the cut
2026	None made the cut

•      Records for to par and place

Masters Tournament Records

Jack Nicklaus has won the most Masters, with six wins

Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most Masters wins with six. He was also the oldest winner in 1986 at 46 years old. Nicklaus also has the most top-ten finishes (22) and has made the cut the most times (37).

The youngest winner of the Masters is Tiger Woods, who was 21 when he won in 1997. That year, Woods also set records for the biggest winning margin (12 strokes) and the lowest winning score (270, or 18 under par). Jordan Spieth tied this score in 2015, and Dustin Johnson broke it in 2020 with a score of 268 (20 under par).

In 2013, Guan Tianlang became the youngest player ever to compete in the Masters and the youngest to make the cut in any major championship.

Gary Player holds the record for playing in the most Masters tournaments, with 52 appearances. Tiger Woods holds the record for making the cut in 24 consecutive Masters tournaments. In 2023, Fred Couples became the oldest player to make the cut at 63 years old.

The course record for a single round is 63, shared by Nick Price (1986) and Greg Norman (1996).

Only four "double eagles" (albatrosses) have been scored in the history of the Masters. The most recent was by Louis Oosthuizen in 2012 on the second hole.

Broadcasting the Masters

TV broadcast booths

Television Coverage in the United States

CBS has televised the Masters in the United States every year since 1956. They started by covering only the final four holes and have expanded coverage over the years. ESPN broadcasts the first and second rounds. These broadcasts use the same production team and commentators as CBS.

The Masters broadcasts have a formal style. Announcers often refer to the crowd as patrons. The tournament limits commercials to only four minutes per hour, which is much less than other sports broadcasts. This is supported by a few main sponsors like AT&T, Bank of America, IBM, and Mercedes-Benz.

Radio and International Coverage

The first Masters in 1934 was the first golf tournament ever broadcast nationally on radio in the U.S. Today, SiriusXM is the exclusive audio broadcaster for the Masters, providing live play-by-play coverage.

Many countries around the world also broadcast the Masters. In Canada, Bell Media networks like TSN and CTV show the tournament. In France, it's broadcast on Canal+. ESPN International networks broadcast the tournament in many countries, including Latin America.

Digital Coverage

The Masters has its own app developed by IBM. In 2025, a new live-streamed show called Mornings @ The Masters started on YouTube, focusing on the culture and lifestyle around the tournament.

See also

In Spanish: Masters de Augusta para niños