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The Masters Golf Tournament

History, Facts and Figures for The Masters Golf Tournament

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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.

2012 Masters Tournament
Bubba Watson outlasted Louis Oosthuizen in a playoff, winning with the Masters with a par on the second extra hole. It was redemption for Watson, who lost the 2010 PGA Championship in a playoff; and a missed opportunity for another major for Oosthuizen, who won the 2010 British Open. It was Watson's first major victory, and his fourth overall on the PGA Tour. He also became just the fourth lefty to win a major. Recap/scores

Poll: How many more majors will Bubba Watson win? (click your choice to cast vote)
1) None
2) 1
3) 2
4) 3 or more

Final Leaders
Bubba Watson, 278
Louis Oosthuizen, 278
Matt Kuchar, 280
Lee Westwood, 280
Phil Mickelson, 280
Peter Hanson, 280
Full Scores
Official Masters website

Masters Golf Tournament - Facts & Figures

Masters Champions/Tourney Recaps & Scores
Check the list of Masters winners through the years, going back to the first tournament in 1934. You can also find tournament scores and recaps here for every Masters played.
Par-3 Contest Winners

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

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

Photos: Augusta National
Augusta National is one of the most-famous courses in the world. Check out a few photos of the home of the Masters golf tournament:
Augusta National Golf Club pictures
Augusta National landmarks (bridges, cabins, etc.)
Augusta National Par-3 Course

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, Opinions and Lists

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

Masters Traditions
The Masters has many popular annual traditions, such as honorary starters, the Par-3 Contest, skipping balls across the water on No. 16, and so on. We run them down here. Read more about each.

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

Augusta National's Men-Only Membership Policy
Does Augusta National have an obligation to change its men-only membership policy and begin accepting women as members? Here is our opinion.

Attending The Masters

Have you attended The Masters? If you have, we'd love to hear your story of the experience. Read what others have said about attending The Masters, and share your own story (you can even include a photo or two).

Future Dates: 2013 Masters | 2014 Masters | 2015 Masters

Your Favorite Masters Moments
What is your favorite Masters moment - the memory of the tournament that most sticks in your mind, that you consider most special? Share your favorite Masters memory

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

More of Golf's Major Events
U.S. Open
British Open
PGA Championship
Ryder Cup
Presidents Cup

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