⛳ The Masters Countdown
April 8, 2027
About The Masters Tournament
The Masters is one of golf's four major championships and the only one held at the same course every year — Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Founded by legendary golfer Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts, Augusta National opened in 1932 and held its first Masters in 1934. The tournament is traditionally the first major of the golf season, held in early April, and is widely regarded as the most prestigious event in the sport. Its azalea-lined fairways, immaculate course conditions, and atmosphere of exclusivity make it unlike any other event in golf.
Masters Traditions
The Masters is steeped in tradition. The winner receives the iconic green jacket — awarded by the previous year's champion — and is invited to become an honorary member of Augusta National. Champions are invited back to compete for life. The Par 3 Contest on Wednesday is a beloved family event. Pimento cheese sandwiches for $1.50 are a legendary Augusta National tradition that has barely changed in price for decades. Amen Corner — the stretch of holes 11, 12, and 13 — is considered the most dramatic in major championship golf, where tournaments are routinely won and lost. The Champions Dinner the Tuesday of Masters week, hosted by the defending champion who selects the menu, is a storied tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Masters each year?
The Masters is held annually in the second week of April — Thursday through Sunday — at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The 2026 Masters runs April 9–12.
What is the green jacket?
The green jacket is the iconic garment awarded to the Masters champion. It represents honorary membership at Augusta National. The previous year's champion places the jacket on the new champion in a ceremony after the final round. Champions may take the jacket home but are expected to return it to Augusta National, where it remains for the rest of the year.
Why is Augusta National so exclusive?
Augusta National is one of the most exclusive private clubs in the world, with a membership reportedly limited to around 300 people by invitation only. For decades it admitted only men; women were first admitted in 2012. The club does not publish its membership list and rarely comments on its policies. The Masters is the only public event held there annually.
What is Amen Corner?
Amen Corner is the informal name for the stretch of Augusta National's 11th, 12th, and 13th holes — a dramatic sequence featuring Rae's Creek, narrow fairways, and the famous par-3 12th (Golden Bell), one of the most dangerous short holes in golf. The name was coined by golf writer Herbert Warren Wind in 1958. Masters tournaments are famously decided at Amen Corner, where the combination of difficulty and beauty makes it the most watched stretch in golf.