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Masters Tournament

The first major championship of the men's professional golf calendar, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
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The Masters Tournament is the first major championship of the men's professional golf calendar. The Masters is held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia in early April. The Masters was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts in 1934 (originally called the Augusta National Invitation Tournament until 1939). The Masters is the only major championship held at the same venue every year. The Masters champion receives the iconic green jacket presented in Butler Cabin and is granted a lifetime invitation to the tournament.

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"The Masters."
"Augusta."
"Green jacket."

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Origin

The Masters Tournament was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts in 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters was originally called the Augusta National Invitation Tournament until 1939.

Rules & Context

The Masters is held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia in early April. The Masters is the only major championship held at the same venue every year. The Masters champion receives the iconic green jacket and a lifetime invitation to the tournament.

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"The Masters Tournament is the first major championship of the men's professional golf calendar, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia in early April. The Masters was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts in 1934. The Masters is the only major championship held at the same venue every year. The Masters champion receives the iconic green jacket presented in Butler Cabin."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Masters founded?

1934. The Masters Tournament was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts in 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters was originally called the Augusta National Invitation Tournament until 1939.

Where is the Masters held?

Augusta National. The Masters is held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The Masters is the only major championship held at the same venue every year.

What does the Masters champion receive?

Green jacket. The Masters champion receives the iconic green jacket presented in Butler Cabin and a lifetime invitation to the tournament. The Masters champion can wear the green jacket off the property the year following the victory.

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