5 interesting facts about US Masters

Held every year at the Augusta National Golf Club in the city of Augusta, Georgia, the US Masters is probably one of the most talked event in international sports history.
It’s safe to say nothing is left to chance in the preparation of the Augusta's fabled tournament, each April. As one of the most eagerly anticipated events in golf, fans across the globe annually search out that little bit of the US Masters Tournament trivia to express fellow golf enthusiasts. Here to help you out, enjoy our
 

5 interesting US Masters facts:

 

1. The first Masters was a US Open reject

Interestingly enough the Augusta National Golf Club was just another rare stop on the US Open rotation. Although, when co-founders Jones and Roberts originally hoped the USGA would permit Augusta to host the 1934 US Open. That proposal was declined, leaving the duo to found their own tournament, and the rest is history.


 

2. A trademark unlike any other

The year’s first Major Championship has become so popularly referred to as “a tradition unlike any other,” that Augusta National Golf Club has trademarked the term. You can actually purchase official Masters Merchandise with this slogan.

The phrase is credited to American CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz, who subsequently claimed that the phrase was born out of his work with former CBS broadcaster Doug Towey and “the father of televised golf,” Frank Chirkinian.
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3. All about tradition

The tradition of members wearing green jackets began in 1937. It was designed for guests to be able to identify members, who would have the most accurate information about the club.
The tradition of awarding the Green Jacket to the tournament champion began, with Sam Snead becoming the first winner to be given one.
 

4. A cornerstone of golf history

Amen Corner, commonly thought to refer to the 11th, 12th and 13th holes at Augusta National Golf Club, is technically comprised of only the second half of the 11th, the 12th and the first half of the 13th, before the par five doglegs around the corner. The term was coined in the April 1958 issue of Sports Illustrated by Herbert Warren Wind— which is fitting considering that a swirling wind plays a crucial role through this stretch. Wind drew inspiration for the phrase from a 1930s jazz recording called “Shouting at Amen Corner” by Mezz Mezzrow.


 

5. The 19th hole

A double or quits 19th hole, given the same name, was part of the original designs for the course. Although it never materialized fully, it's just another part of the mystique surrounding one of the world's most iconic golf courses.

The history of the US Masters is surely an interesting story, from almost not existing to to becoming one of the most famous golfing events in the world. Click here to read more about the history of the US Master.

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