| Amen Corner |
| The 11th, 12th and 13th holes make up the Amen Corner. The term
was coined by the legendary golfwriter Herbert Warren Wind in the
April 21, 1958 edition of Sports Illustrated as he searched for a way
to describe the place where the crucial action took place. He borrowed
part of the title of a jazz recording called "Shouting at Amen Corner"
by a band directed by Milton Mezzrow, a Chicago clarinetist. |
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| Butler Cabin |
| Built in 1964, the Butler Cabin is located between the main
clubhouse and the Par-3 Course. The basement, which faces the Par-3
Course, was first used as a television studio in 1965. Butler Cabin is
one of 10 cabins on the grounds of Augusta National, providing lodging
for members and their guests. The Butler, Eisenhower and Roberts
cabins stand alone, while the other seven form a semicircle to the
left of the 10th fairway. Some of the broadcast coverage of The
Masters and the highlight shows originates from the Butler Cabin. It
is also where the awards ceremony is conducted after Sunday's final
round. |
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| Champions Gallery |
| Visitors are immediately wrapped up in the Champions Gallery once
entering the clubhouse. Portraits of all Masters champions -- from
Arnold Palmer to Tiger Woods -- are located on the left. The opposite
wall displays a bronze bust of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the only United
States President to have been a member of Augusta National. There is
also a bronze plaque detailing the steps in the creation of Augusta
National and a portrait of Bobby Jones. |
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| Crow's Nest |
| Available for amateurs wishing to stay there during the Masters,
the Crow's Nest provides living space for up to five individuals. The
clubhouse's 11-foot square cupola rises from the Crow's Nest and
features windows on all sides.The Crow's Nest has partitions that
create three cubicles with one bed each and one with two beds. |
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| 18-under par |
| In 1997 Tiger Woods, making only his third appearance at Augusta
National, became the youngest champion in tournament history. He broke
the 72-hole tournament record by one shot with an 18-under 270. To
make even more of a statement, he won by 12 strokes. |
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| The Founders Circle |
| In 1977 two plaques, dedicated to founding members Bobby Jones and
Clifford Roberts, were placed at the base of the flagpole in front of
the clubhouse. |
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| Fruitland Nurseries |
| The land that Augusta National sits on was once a nursery. The
365-acre property, known as Fruitland Nurseries, was an indigo
plantation during the 1800s and was purchased in 1857 by Belgian Baron
Louis Mathieu Edouerd Berckmans, who was a horticulturist by
hobby. The nursery imported trees and plants from many
countries. After Fruitland ceased operations in 1918, the land was
littered with the magnolias and azaleas that became such an integral
part of Augusta National. |
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| Golden Bell |
| Many players have been thrown off the winning track due to No. 12,
also known as "Golden Bell." It's the shortest par 3 at Augusta. Club
selection can be a nightmare, thanks to the notorious winds and narrow
green, which is fronted by Rae's Creek. Add all these elements
together and you get one of the most famous par 3s in golf. |
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| Grill Room |
| This is where amateurs are honored with a dinner during Masters
week, and a popular gathering place after a round of golf. There is a
window displaying clubs, including the 1-iron Arnold Palmer used to
win the 1958 Masters -- the first of his four Green Jackets. A sketch
of Dr. Alister Mackenzie hangs in the room, the original course design
for Augusta National. |
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| Green Jacket |
| The tradition began in 1937 when members were urged to buy and
wear a Green Jacket during the tournament so patrons could identify a
reliable source of information. The first Green Jacket awarded to a
champion was given to Sam Snead in 1947. The champion may take his
jacket home for one year, returning it to the club when he comes back
to defend his title. The Green Jacket is then stored at the Augusta
National and can be worn whenever the champion visits. As the
tournament is winding down, several jackets that might fit the
champion are selected for the awards ceremony and one is tailor-made
at a later date. Multiple champions only receive one Green Jacket
unless their size changes dramatically. |
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| Hogan's Bridge |
| Hogan's Bridge, one of three bridges at Augusta National, crosses
Rae's Creek to the green at No. 12. The bridge is named for Ben Hogan,
who won The Masters in 1951 and 1953. On April 2, 1958, the bridge was
dedicated to commemorate Hogan's record score of 274 during the 1953
Masters. He posted rounds of 70, 69, 66 and 69. |
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| Holly |
| The name of Augusta National's demanding finishing hole, which is
a 465-yard par 4. Players will benefit from an accurate and long drive
allowing for an open approach to the two-tiered green. Of course there
are several varieties of holly on the hole. |
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| Ike's Pond |
| Dwight D. (Ike) Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United
States and an avid golfer, has a pond at Augusta National named after
him. Ike's Pond occupies three acres near hole No. 9 on the par-3
course. |
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| Magnolia Lane |
| The 61 large magnolia trees that line both sides of Magnolia Lane
date back to the late 1850s and were planted as seeds by the
Berckmans, who owned Fruitland Nurseries. Magnolia Lane, which is
approximately 330 yards long and stretches from the entrance gate to
the clubhouse, was paved in 1947. |
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| Masters Club Room (Champions Room) |
| The Masters Club Room, better known as The Champions Room, was
created in 1978. It is located on the second floor opposite the
library and is private. The Champions Room, considered the most
privileged area on the grounds, plays host to past winners of The
Masters. The Green Jackets hang along with the winning trophy in a
large glass display. The small room also has lockers reserved for past
Masters champions. |
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| Rae's Creek |
| Rae's Creek runs in front of the 12th green, flows at the back of
the green at No. 11 and has a tributary on the 13th hole. It was named
after James Rae, who died in 1789, and who owned the house that was
the farthest fortress up the Savannah River from Fort Augusta. |
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| Shot heard 'round the world |
| The Masters' rich history includes one of golf's most famous shots
-- Gene Sarazen's double eagle on No. 15 in the 1935
Masters. Sarazen's blast helped force a playoff with Craig
Wood. Sarazen prevailed in a 36-hole playoff, but it's the "Shot heard 'round the world" that most fans remember. |
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| Six |
| This refers to the number for Green Jackets won by Jack
Nicklaus. The Golden Bear won The Masters in three different
decades. He earned his first Masters title in 1963, when he was only
23. Twenty-three years later, in 1986, he donned his sixth Green
Jacket at the age of 46. |
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