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The Masters Golf Tournament

History, Facts and Figures for The Masters Golf Tournament

By Brent Kelley, About.com

Phil Mickelson 2006 Masters

Tiger Woods presents Phil Mickelson with the Green Jacket after Mickelson's 2006 victory.

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The Masters, played every year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., is one of golf's four majors. It is a tournament founded by Bobby Jones and revered by golfers everywhere. Here you'll find tournament history, records and more.
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2010 Masters
• When: April 8-11
• Where: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga.

2009 Masters Final Leaders
p-Angel Cabrera, 68-68-69-71--276
Kenny Perry, 68-67-70-71--276
Chad Campbell, 65-70-72-69--276
Shingo Katayama, 67-73-70-68--278
Phil Mickelson, 73-68-71-67--279
John Merrick, 68-74-72-66--280
Steve Flesch, 71-74-68-67--280
Tiger Woods, 70-72-70-68--280
Steve Stricker, 72-69-68-71--280
p-won playoff
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Masters Golf Tournament - Facts & Figures

Masters FAQ
Find answers to frequently asked questions about The Masters golf tournament and Augusta National Golf Club.

Past Champions
Check the list of winners through the years, going back to the first tournament in 1934.
Par-3 Contest Winners

Masters Records
Look through this interesting list of tournament records. You're sure to find some interesting facts.

Masters Golf Tournament - Tickets

How to Get Masters Tickets
How do you go about getting Masters tickets? Hint: you'll need a lot of luck, and a lot of money.

Masters Golf Tournament - Trivia and Lists

Take a Masters Quiz
Are you a trivia buff? Test your knowledge of the Masters golf tournament with these multiple-choice quizzes.

Champions Dinner
What's been on the dinner menu at past Champions Dinners? Here's a roundup of recent offerings.

Best and Worst Lists
Top 5 Players in Masters History
Five Worst Players to Win The Masters
Ten Greatest Players Never to Win The Masters

Masters Golf Tournament - Augusta National and Augusta, Ga.

Photos: Augusta National
It's one of the most-famous courses in the world. Check out a few photos of the home of the Masters golf tournament:
Gallery I | Gallery II | Par-3 Course

Around Augusta, Ga.
Getting to Augusta, Ga.
Lodging: Where to Stay in Augusta
Dining: Best Restaurants in Augusta

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British Open
PGA Championship
Ryder Cup
Presidents Cup

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