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Term
Who founded Augusta National Golf Club?
 Definition
Bob Jones and Clifford Roberts.
Term
When did the Augusta National Golf Club officially open?
 Definition
Jan 11 - 13, 1933.
Term
What year was the first Masters Golf Tournament and who won?
 Definition
1934, Horton Smith. He also won in 1936.
Term
Who was the main golf architect at Augusta National?
 Definition
Dr. Alistar McKenzie, Bob Jones also helped.
Term
What are the most common plants at Augusta?
 Definition
Dogwoods and Azeleas.
Term
What are the most popular sandwiches at the Masters?
 Definition
Egg Salad, pimento Cheese and Masters Club.
Term
When is the Masters Tournament held?
 Definition
The first week in April, including Sunday before.
Term
When was the Green Jacket tradition started?
 Definition
1949. It is given to each Champion and each member of the club.
Term
What are the restrictions on the Green Jacket?
 Definition
Each new Champion can take it offsite for a year.
Term
What are the Honorary Starters?
 Definition
Those chosen to hit the first shots on Thursday.
Term
Where is the Green Jacket presented to the new champion?
 Definition
The Butler Cabin, right next to the clubhouse.
Term
Who has won the most Green Jackets?
 Definition
Jack Nicklaus 6 - 63, 65, 66, 72, 75, 86.
Term
Who is the oldest winner of the Masters?
 Definition
Jack Nicklaus 46 yrs, 2 months and 23 days.
Term
Can kids come to the Masters?
 Definition
yes, they must be 8-16 and are free. one per adult badge.
Term
What are the most common trees at Augusta?
 Definition
Loblolly and Longleaf Pine.
Term
What is Magnolia Lane?
 Definition
A 330 yd road lined with 61 Magnolia trees dated to 1850 leading up the clubhouse. it was paved in 1947. They bloom the first week of April.
Term
Where is Rae's Creek?
 Definition
It runs along 11 and 12 and a tributary though 13.
Term
What is the most famous shot of the Masters?
 Definition
Gene Sarazen made a double eagle 2 on hole 15 in 1935
Term
What trophy is given to the champion of the Masters
 Definition
A replica of the Masters Clubhouse
Term
What is the caddy uniform that is required?
 Definition
A white jump suit with green hat with the yellow flag logo.
Term
What is Founders Circle?
 Definition
At the end of Magnolia Lane is a circle leading to the clubhouse. It has yellow pansies in the logo shape.
Term
Who was the first foreign born player to win the Masters?
 Definition
Gary Player in 1961. He also won in 74 and 78.
Term
Who and what at is the longest span of wins at the Masters?
 Definition
Gary Player 17 yrs 61 to 78.
Term
Who has won back to back championships?
 Definition
Jack Nicklaus 65, 66; Nick Faldo 89, 90; and Tiger Woods 01, 02.
Term
When and what did Roberto DiVicenzo get disqualified after winning the Masters?
 Definition
1968, for signing an incorrect scorecard.
Term
What year, who and why did someone protest at the Masters?
 Definition
2003, Martha Burke, about the fact that no women were allowed to be members at Augusta.
Term
Are cell phones or cameras allowed on the course at Augusta?
 Definition
No cell phones ever. Camera at the practice and Par 3 rounds only.
Term
Which Masters Champion could no read or write. What year?
 Definition
George Archer, 1969.
Term
What is the elevation of
Augusta, Georgia?
 Definition
137 feet above sea level. It sits in a valley.
Term
What is the elevation of Atlanta?
 Definition
1000 ft above sea level. This is one reason why Jones chose Augusta.
Term
Why did Jones and Roberts choose Augusta over Atlanta for their course?
 Definition
lower elevation, more privacy, and more investors visisted and lived in Augusta.
Term
What year did Bobby Jones win the Grand Slam and what were the majors then
 Definition
1930, US Open, British Open, US Amateur, and British Amateur.
Term
What was Bob Jones height and weight?
 Definition
5'8 and 165 lbs.
Term
Who ran the Vanderbilt Hotel in NY and the Bon Air Vanderbilt Hotel in Augusta?
 Definition
Walton H. Marshall. He was instrumental in funding Augusta National.
Term
Where did Bobby jones grow up and what course did he play the most?
 Definition
Atlanta, he played the Atlanta Athletic Club Course.
Term
What is the lowest winning score for a Masters Champion and who is it?
 Definition
270, -18. Tiger Woods in 1997, and Jordan Spieth in 2015. Jack Nicklaus had 271 in 1965.
Term
What years were the Masters not played and why?
 Definition
1943, 44, 45. During WWII the course was used to raise animals to help the war effort.
Term
Whose had the main idea for the Masters Tournament?
 Definition
Clifford Roberts.
Term
Which country has had the most Masters Champions as of 2019?
 Definition
USA, 61 wins with 37 different people.
Term
Who was the youngest winner of the Masters?
 Definition
Tiger Woods was 21 years 104 days old when he won in 1997.
Term
Who had the biggest winning margin in the Masters?
 Definition
Woods also set the record for the Tiger won by a margin of 12 strokes, with 270, 18 under par (-18) in 1997.
Term
Who had the highest winning score in the Masters?
 Definition
Sam Snead shot 289 (+1) originally in 1954, it was equaled by Jack Burke Jr. in 1956, and Zach Johnson in 2007.
Term
Who has led and won the Masters wire-to-wire?
 Definition
5 players;Craig Wood 1941, Arnold Palmer 1960, Jack Nicklaus 1972, Raymond Floyd 1976, and Jordan Spieth 2015.
Term
Who was the first golf pro at Augusta?
 Definition
Ed Dudley, who served in the role until 1957 (27 yrs); Dudley had 15 wins on the PGA Tour.
Term
When did Augusta National allow people of color to join the club?
 Definition
Augusta National had no African American members until 1990 when television executive Ron Townsend joined.
Term
When did Augusta allow the first women members?
 Definition
2012, Condelessa Rice and Darla Moore, a South Carolina business women were the first.
Term
Who was the first African-American to play in the Masters and what year?
 Definition
Lee Elder participated in 1975.
Term
Who the first person of color to win the Masters and what year?
 Definition
Tiger Woods in 1997; Vijay Singh later became the second in 2000.
Term
What are the costs of membership initiation fee and yearly dues at Augusta?
 Definition
Membership is believed to cost about $50,000 and annual dues were estimated in 2009 to be $10,000 per year.
Term
Who was the first chairman of the Masters golf tournament?
 Definition
Clifford Roberts (1931–1976.
Term
What is the Big Oak Tree?
 Definition
It is on the golf course side of the clubhouse and was planted in the 1850s.
Term
What is the Eisenhower Pine?
 Definition
Lob lolly pine was located on the 17th hole, approximately 210 yards from the tee.
Term
What is the Eisenhower Pond?
 Definition
Ike's pond is a 3 acre pond on the Par 3 Course number 9 on the NE part of the property built in 1949 for fishing.
Term
Who was O. B. Keeler?
 Definition
A famous writer for the Atlanta Journal who followed Jones everywhere.
Term
What was the Augusta property before it was the golf course?
 Definition
It was the Fruitland nursery of 365 acre which was for sale at the time.
Term
Who owned the property before it became the Augusta National golf course?
 Definition
Baron Berckman purchased it in 1857 and his sons Louis and Prosper (PJA) ran a nursery there.
Term
Who recommended the property to Jones to use as a golf course?
 Definition
Thomas Barrett Jr. did in 1830.
Term
What was the price of the property when it was first purchased and when was it done?
 Definition
It was purchased in Jan 1831 for $70,000.
Term
Who was on the original committee to oversee the property and how much did each invest?
 Definition
Alfred S. Bourne, William Watt, Grantland Rice, Bob Jones and Clifford Roberts each paid $5,000 to start the course.
Term
Who was allowed to join the original club?
 Definition
Only men could join, no ladies tees were built.
Term
What were the ages of Bob jones and Clifford Roberts at the time of purchase of the course property?
 Definition
in Jan. 1831, Bob was 28 and Clifford was 36.
Term
How did the committee control the number of members in the beginning?
 Definition
Invitation only by one of the current members and approved by the committee. Many wanted to join.
Term
Could guests come and play the course in the beginning?
 Definition
Many guests wanted to come and play, they adopted the "play with guest only" policy.
Term
What was the original membership fee and dues?
 Definition
A commitment fee of $5,000 was charged with a membership fee of $350 and $60 dues.
Term
What was the earlier profession of Dr. MacKenzie and what were his most famous courses other than Augusta?
 Definition
He was a physician. He designed Cypress Point and Pasotiempo in CA.
Term
What was the cost of construction of the Augusta National course?
 Definition
Around $100,000 and took roughly 1.5 years starting the first half of 1931.
Term
During construction what was discovered behind the 12th green?
 Definition
A Native Indian burial site. Some feel the swirling winds are the spiritual displeasure of the ones buried there.
Term
Who wss the only player to complete the career Grand Slam of the modern majors at the Masters?
 Definition
Gene Sarazen in 1935 won an 18 hole playoff.
Term
Who has the most runner-up finishes at the Masters without ever winning?
 Definition
Tom Weiskopf with 4. Greg Norman and Johnny Miller had 3.
Term
Who is the only player to lose the Masters in a 18 hole playoff twice?
 Definition
Ben Hogan in 42 to Byron Nelson and in 46 to Herman Kaiser.
Term
Who won the first sudden-death playoff in the Masters?
 Definition
Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979.
Term
Who holds the course record for the back nine?
 Definition
Mark Calcavecchia shot 29 in 1992.
Term
What and where is the permanent Masters Trophy?
 Definition
It resides in the clubhouse and depicts the Clubhouse, consisting of over 900 separate pieces of silver with the engraved names of the winners and runner-ups.
Term
Who is the only player to finish runner-up in the Masters to Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods?
 Definition
Tom Kite.
Term
Who played the Masters the most consecutive times?
 Definition
Arnold Palmer 50 consecutive times from 1955 to 2004.
Term
Who is the only Masters champion to start the final round outside the top 10?
 Definition
Art Wall Jr. in 1959.
Term
Who played in the Masters the most times before winning (as of 2019)?
 Definition
Sergio Garcia.
Term
Who was the last player to win the Masters on his first attempt?
 Definition
Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979.
Term
Who had the largest final-round comeback to win the Masters?
 Definition
Jack Burke Jr. in 1956. He was 8 strokes back of Ken Venturi.
Term
When was the 36 hole cut instituted in the Masters?
 Definition
1956.
Term
Which amateur has shot the lowest score at the Masters?
 Definition
24-year-old amateur, Ken Venturi opened with a first round 66 (−6).
Term
Who was the first player to shoot 63 in the Masters?
 Definition
Nick Price, still the course record in 1986(as of 2019).
Term
What is the course record for the Masters?
 Definition
Nick Price 1986 and Greg Norman in 1996.
Term
Who has competed in the most Masters tournaments?
 Definition
Gary Player played in 52 Masters from 1957 to 2009, except for 1973, when he was recovering from surgery.
Term
Who has been the youngest to compete in the Masters?
 Definition
In 2013, Guan Tianlang age 14 years, 168 days on the opening day of the tournament.
Term
Who has been the youngest player to make the cut at the Masters?
 Definition
In 2013, Guan Tianlang is the youngest to make a cut in any men's major at age 14 years, 168 days on the opening day of the Masters.
Term
Who has the record for the most consecutive cuts made at the Masters?
 Definition
Gary Player 23 between 1959 and 1982 (out in 73) and Fred Couples, 1983 and 2007(out in 1987 and 1994).
Term
Who has made the most consecutive birdies in a round at the Masters?
 Definition
Anthony Kim made 11 consecutive birdies during his second round in 2009.
Term
How many double eagles have been made at the Masters?
 Definition
4, 1935 Gene Sarazen 15th hole 5 wood
1967 Bruce Devlin 248 yards 4 wood 8th hole.
1994 Jeff Maggert 222 yards 3 iron 13th hole
2012 Louis Oosthuizen 260-yard 4 iron 2nd hole
Term
Who are the only pro golfers to ever be members of Augusta National?
 Definition
Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and John Harris.
Term
What is the Crow's Nest?
 Definition
Crow's Nest is a 30-by-40-foot room atop the clubhouse for living quarters for as many as five amateurs during The Masters.
Term
How much did Tiger Woods for winning the 2019 Masters?
 Definition
2.07 million.
Term
What are the famed bridges at Augusta National?
 Definition
3, Sarazen Bridge at hole No. 15 Hogan Bridge at the No. 12 green and Nelson Bridge at the No. 13 tee.
Term
When did the Green Jacket tradition start and who was the first champion to win one?
 Definition
In 1949, the first Green Jacket was awarded to that year’s Masters champion, Sam Snead.
Term
When was the Champions dinner started and whose idea was it?
 Definition
In 1952, Ben Hogan came up with the idea of holding a champions dinner to gather all previous tournament winners.
Term
What is the Par Three fountain and who does it commemorate?
 Definition
The Par 3 Fountain is next to the No. 1 tee on the Par 3 course. This Fountain has a list of Par 3 contest winners.
Term
Who won the first Par Three Contest and when did it start?
 Definition
Sam Snead’s won the first contest in 1960.
Term
What is the Records Fountain and where is it located?
 Definition
The Record Fountain commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Masters. It is left of the No. 17 tee and displays course records and Masters Tournament winners.
Term
What is the biggest year span for winning the Masters and who was it?
 Definition
Tiger Woods from 2005 to 2019, 14 years.
Term
What was the tournament called before the Masters and when was i changed?
 Definition
Originally it was called the National Invitation Tournament. In 1938, the name was changed to the Masters.
Term
Who is the only champion to have 2 green jacket?
 Definition
Jack Nicklaus has one at the club and one on display at the Jack Nicklaus Museum.
Term
Who is the only player to win 2 Masters in a playoff?
 Definition
Nick Faldo won a playoff in 1989 against Scott Hoch and in 1990 over Raymond Floyd.
Term
Who is the only player to lose 2 playoffs in the Masters?
 Definition
Ben Hogan lost a playoff in 1942 to Byron Nelson and in 1954 to Sam Snead.
Term
How much were the tickets to the first Masters?
 Definition
5 dollars for 4 days plus 50 cents tax.
Term
What is traditionally to final day of the Masters?
 Definition
The second Sunday in April. The first Masters was in March 1934.
Term
When was the first TV broadcast of the Masters?
 Definition
In 1957, CBS broadcasted the Masters for the first time on TV.
Term
When did Cliff Roberts commit suicide?
 Definition
He shot himself by Ike's pond in 1977.
Term
When did the Masters first sell out of tickets?
 Definition
1996 and ever since.
Term
When was the Par 3 course built and who designed it?
 Definition
1958, designed by George Cobb and Clifford Roberts. It is located on the northeast of the property.
Term
Who won the first Par 3 contest and what year was it?
 Definition
Sam Snead won in 1960.
Term
When is the Par 3 contest traditionally held?
 Definition
The Wednesday before the start of the Masters.
Term
What traditionally happens on the Monday before the Masters?
 Definition
They have a celebration and dinner for the amateurs.
Term
What traditionally happens on the Tuesday before the Masters?
 Definition
The Champions Dinner is held for all the past champions.
Term
What is the record for the Par 3 contest and who holds it?
 Definition
Jimmy Walker shot 8 under, 19 in 2016 which included a hole in one.
Term
Who has come the closest to winning the Par 3 contest and the Masters in the same year?
 Definition
Raymond Floyd won the Par 3 contest in 1990 and then lost the Maters in a playoff.
Term
Who has won the Par 3 contest and the Masters in the same year and what year?
 Definition
No one has ever done this.
Term
How many cabins are located at Augusta?
 Definition
10 cabins for lodging the guests, including the Eisenhower Cabin built for Ike and his wife.
Term
Has an amateur ever won the Masters?
 Definition
No.
Term
What is the highest and lowest point of elevation at Augusta National?
 Definition
The first green, eight green and nine tee are all 318 ft and the 12th tee is 173 ft above sea level.
Term
Where is the Par 3 course located on the property?
 Definition
It is on the northeast part of the property by the clubhouse and practice areas.
Term
What was the length of the course in 2019?
 Definition
7475 yards.
Term
When was Ike's pond constructed?
 Definition
1949.
Term
When was the tradition brown sand switched out for the white sand?
 Definition
Before the 1975 Masters.
Term
Who coined the phrase "Amen Corner" for holes 11, 12 and 13?
 Definition
Herbert Warren Wind wrote an article for Sports Illustrated in 1958 describing Arnold Palmer's win.
Term
How do you apply for membership at Augusta National?
 Definition
You do not apply. You are recommended by a current member.
Term
What are the main things the members look for in recommending someone for a member?
 Definition
Service work in the community, golf skills, financial abilities and loyalty to the facility.
Term
What did the course officials have to do the lengthen hole 5 in 2019?
 Definition
The had to buy a section of Berckmann Road and reroute the road to make the hole 50 yards longer.
Term
Who owns the only Green Jacket by a member that resides outside the facility?
 Definition
Bill King of Baltimore. His grandfather George E. King got it in 1940 and never returned it.
Term
Who owns and where is the one property that will not sell their house to Augusta's expansion property?
 Definition
1112 Stanley Dr Augusta, GA 30909 owned by Herman and Elizabeth Thacker.
Term
What part of Augusta is the Augusta National located?
 Definition
It is in the northeast part of the city on Washington Road near the Savannah River and the border of S Carolina.
Term
Who was the engineer who oversaw the building of the Augusta National course?
 Definition
Wendell P. Miller began construction during the first half of 1931.
Term
How many bunkers did the original course have?
 Definition
29. Most courses of the day had over 100.
Term
How much was a laborer paid to work on the course as it was being built?
 Definition
10 cents per day.
Term
When was the clubhouse built and by who?
 Definition
It was built in 1854 by Dennis Redmond as part of the Indigo Plantation. It was the first cement structure in the South.
Term
What was Bobby Jones birth and death date?
 Definition
Born March 17, 1902
Death December 18, 1971 (aged 69)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Term
Who was Bobby's Jones wife?
 Definition
Mary Rice Malone Jones
(1902–1975).
Term
Who and how many children did Bobby Jones have?
 Definition
3 Clara Malone Jones Black
Robert Tyre Jones III
Mary Ellen Jones Hood.
Term
Where did Bobby Jones graduate college and what degree?
 Definition
Georgia Tech with a law degree, Harvard University and Emory University.
Term
What crippling disease did Bobby Jones have?
 Definition
In 1948, Jones was diagnosed with syringomyelia, a fluid-filled cavity in the spinal cord that causes crippling pain, then paralysis.
Term
Did Bobby Jones found or design any other courses?
 Definition
In 1947, he founded Peachtree Golf Club in Atlanta and co-designed the course with Robert Trent Jones.
Term
Who was the first employee of Augusta National?
 Definition
Bowman Milligan an African American and worked as a steward. He worked there over 40 years.
Term
What famous baseball player was from Augusta, GA and was a member of ANGC?
 Definition
Ty Cobb.
Term
Who was the mayor of Augusta as the course was being built?
 Definition
Tom Barrett.
Term
Who was Grantland Rice?
 Definition
A famous sports writer for the Atlanta Journal and member of Augusta National.
Term
What tournament did Bobby Jones originally want to host at Augusta National?
 Definition
US Open. The PGA turned him down, so he organized the Masters.
Term
What was the golf tournament originally called from 1934 to 1938?
 Definition
Augusta Invitational Tournament. It was changed in 1938.
Term
What was the population of Augusta when the golf tournament was started?
 Definition
About 60,000 people.
Term
What was the format of the first golf tournament of holes per day?
 Definition
72 holes over 4 days. Most were 2 day 36 holes.
Term
Who was the first person to help on the committee with Roberts?
 Definition
Jay R. Monroe, from new Jersey. He had worked at Baltusrol. Jones was playing.
Term
Did Bobby Jones ever play in the Masters?
 Definition
He played in a total of 12 Masters, nine before the war and 3 after, best finish was 13th.
Term
What were the dates of the first Augusta National Invitational Tournament?
 Definition
March 22, 23, 24 and 25.
Term
What was the first purse for the golf tournament?
 Definition
Total $5,000 to $100.
Term
Who donated the prize money for the early golf tournaments a ANGC?
 Definition
Barlett Arkell donated $1500 for first place and Jay Monroe donated money for second.
Term
What years were the ANGC closed and the Masters not held and why?
 Definition
1943, 44, 45 for WWII. They raised cattle and turkeys to help with the war effort.
Term
Who was the first person approached about underwriting ANGC?
 Definition
Alfred Bourne, son of the founder of Singer sewing machines.
Term
Who is Beau Jack?
 Definition
He worked at ANGC as a shoe shine boy and later became a lightweight prize fighter.
Term
What were the two main hotels in Augusta back in the 30's?
 Definition
Bon Air Vanderbilt and the Forest Hills Ricker Hotel were used by the members of ANGC.
Term
How and when did Arnie's Army originate?
 Definition
It originated during the 1958 Masters, when military personnel were recruited as volunteers.
Term
Who designed the made the Green Jackets for the patrons at ANGC?
 Definition
Wearing green jackets began in 1937, when jackets were purchased from New York’s Brooks Uniform Co.
Term
What is the Jack Nicklaus plaque and where is it?
 Definition
A plaque honoring the six-time Masters champion is affixed to a drinking fountain between holes 16 and 17.
Term
What is the Jack Nicklaus plaque and where is it?
 Definition
A plaque commemorating the play and contributions of the four-time Masters winner is affixed to a drinking fountain behind the No. 16 tee.
Term
How many plants have been added to the course since it was built?
 Definition
An estimated 80,000 plants have been added since the course was built.
Term
Which Presidents of the U.S. to have been a members of ANGC?
 Definition
Dwight (Ike) Eisenhower is the only U.S. president to have been a club member.
Term
Who was Burton F. Peek?
 Definition
Long standing member of ANGC, played there daily until into his 80s.
Term
Who is Edward J. Barber?
 Definition
He helped finance the building of the living quarters at ANGC and left $200,000 to the course in his will.
Term
Where is the Jones cabin on the property?
 Definition
It faces the 10th tee and has much of Bob Jones memorabilia.
Term
Where is the Burton F. Peek cabin?
 Definition
It is next to the Jones cabin by the 10th tee.
Term
What are the 3 types of living quarters at the ANGC?
 Definition
They have rooms (nightly), suites (longer stay) and cabins (assigned to a member, rented out when vacant).
Term
Where was the Pro Shop used by Ed Dudley?
 Definition
Originally it was to the east of the clubhouse, the kitchen is there now and the pro shop is on the west of the clubhouse.
Term
What are the 4 annual events played for the members of ANGC?
 Definition
The Opening Party in October, the Governors Party in November, the Jamboree in late March and the Closing Party in May.
Term
As of 2019 who are the female members of ANGC?
 Definition
Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore became in 2012. In 2014, a third female member, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and in 2018 former USGA president Diana Murphy became a member.
Term
Roughly, how many members are there at ANGC as of 2019?
 Definition
Estimated 300 members. Nikki Haley is being considered.
Term
What is the Jamboree Party?
 Definition
It was a summer event planned by Burt Peek conducted in New York over the summer for the members.
Term
Who was "Hard Luck" Tony Sheehan?
 Definition
He was a ANGC who was in many car accidents, but lived to be 80.
Term
Besides the Green Jacket, what else is presented to the Masters Champion?
 Definition
A gold medal with a picture of the clubhouse.
Term
What is presented to the low amateur of the Masters?
 Definition
The gold and silver Amateur's Bowl.
Term
What were the original cost of tickets to the Masters?
 Definition
Practice round $1, $2 daily for tournament round or $5 for the week.
Term
When was the famous over/under scoring method adopted?
 Definition
1960, green zero for par, red numerals for under and black for over par.
Term
When was General Dwight D. Eisenhower's first visit to ANGC?
 Definition
He came for an 11 day vacation on April 13, 1948.
Term
What was the first year Bobby jones did not participate in the Masters Tournament?
 Definition
1949, because of his disease.
Term
When was Ike Eisenhower president of US?
 Definition
1953-61. He became a member of ANGC in 1948.
Term
Who was W. Alton (Pete) Jones?
 Definition
A long time member and supporter of ANGC and a big help to Pres. Eisenhower during his presidency.
Term
Who was Judge John W. Herbert?
 Definition
He was a lawyer and long time member of ANGC. He walked 36 holes, got a blister and died of blood poisoning.
Term
Who Pres. Eisenhower's favorite caddy?
 Definition
Cemetery.
Term
Where did Ike and Mamie Eisenhower stay on there first visits?
 Definition
Jones Cabin, before the Eisenhower Cabin was built in 1953.
Term
When Pres. Eisenhower was at Augusta, where did he conduct the affairs of the country?
 Definition
ABGC built a new pro shop and above it built an office for the President.
Term
Only one lady has been allowed on the grounds during the stag parties. Who was it?
 Definition
Mamie Eisenhower.
Term
How many visits did Ike Eisenhower make to ANGC?
 Definition
5 before he was president and 29 after. 4 of which happened in 1953, his first year of presidency.
Term
Who was Robert Tyre "Bobby" Jones Jr. named after?
 Definition
His grandfather, Robert Tyre Jones Sr.
Term
What was Bobby Jones's father's nickname?
 Definition
The colonel.
Term
Who made the first hole in one at the Masters?
 Definition
Ross Summerville in 1934.
Term
Who was the low amateur at the first Masters in 1934?
 Definition
Charles Yates shot 148.
Term
Who was the first person to break 70 in the Masters?
 Definition
The pro at the club, Ed Dudley, at the first Masters in 1934 during the second round.
Term
What is the Eisenhower Cracker Barrel?
 Definition
It was donated by George M. Humphrey to be put in the pro shop and filled with crackers, as Eisenhower loved crackers.
Term
What is the total yardage of the par 3 course with longest and shortest holes?
 Definition
the total is 1075 yds, shortest is 75 yds and the longest is 160 yds.
Term
What is the room called where the food is served?
 Definition
The Trophy Room.
Term
What artifacts are in the Trophy Room at the ANGC?
 Definition
Famous clubs from used at the Masters and Bobby Jones clubs used to win the Grand Slam with Calamity Jane putter.
Term
Who are the 3 portraits of in the Trophy Room?
 Definition
Eisenhower, Jones, and Roberts all painted by Thomas Stephens.
Term
What is the Masters Club?
 Definition
Any champion of the Masters. They meet for dinner the Tuesday before the Masters and the previous champ picks the menu and pays for it.
Term
What is presented to the previous year's champion at the Masters Club Champion's Dinner?
 Definition
A golden locket with the Masters Logo.
Term
What is the Charles Bartlett Lounge?
 Definition
A lounge for the sports writers.
Term
When is the ANGC closed for the season?
 Definition
It closes the last week of May and reopens the first week of Nov. It closes for play 3 weeks before the Masters.
Term
Who is the main chef at the ANGC?
 Definition
James Clark.
Term
What is the handicap system used at ANGC?
 Definition
2 for a birdie, one for a par and subtract from 18.
Term
How long of a drive is it from Atlanta to Augusta?
 Definition
3 hour.
Term
How many beds are there at ANGC?
 Definition
100 beds in 10 cabins for the guests.
Term
What is the member course record and who is it?
 Definition
Russell Knox, 61.
Term
What is the Butler Cabin?
 Definition
Butler Cabin was built in 1964 and named after Thomas Butler, an Augusta National member of the time. The Green Jacket is presented there.
Term
What are the 2 ponds on the Par Three Course called?
 Definition
One of them is called DeSoto Springs Pond. The other is called Ike's Pond. Ike's Pond is the better-known because the eighth and ninth holes.
Term
Who has won the par Three Contest the most times?
 Definition
Padraig Harrington is the leader in Par-3 Contest wins with three (2003, 2004, 2012). In 2003 and 2012 Harrington tied others for the win.
Term
Which year had the most holes in one at the Par Three Contest?
 Definition
The most holes-in-one recorded in any Par-3 Contest is nine, which happened in 2016.
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Who has the most career holes in one at the Par Three Contest?
 Definition
Gary Player, four aces is the tournament record for most career holes-in-one.
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How many 18 hole playoffs have their been at the Masters?
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5 18 hole playoffs.
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How many sudden death playoffs have their been at the Masters?
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11 with the first in 1979 won by Fuzzy Zoeller. They switched to sudden death I 1976.
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How many 36 hole playoffs have their been at the Masters?
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Only one won by Gene Sarazen in 1935 and it was the first one.
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When did Alister MacKenzie die?
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6 January 1934. He never did see the completed version of ANGC.
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Was Alistair MacKenzie ever paid in full for his work in designing the ANGC?
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No, he died in 6 January 1934 in California at Paso Tiempo GC.
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Back when the Masters started what was the normal crowds and total purses like?
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1000 spectators and $5,000 total purses. The winner Horton Smith got $1500.
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When did they reverse the nines for the Masters?
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They reversed the nines for the second Masters in 1935 after the first Masters.
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How much did the winner and runner up get in the first Masters?
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1. Horton Smith $1,500, 2. Craig Wood $800.
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In the first Masters, how many places got paid?
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The top 10 got paid out. 4 tied for 10th at 294 +4 and received $175.
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What did Bobby Jones shot in the first Masters in 1934?
 Definition
Bobby Jones finished ten strokes back at 294, tied for thirteenth place.
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What rooms are located on the second floor of the clubhouse?
 Definition
Library, the Champions Lockerroom and the veranda.
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What rooms are located on the top floor of the clubhouse?
 Definition
The Crow's Nest where the amateur players get to stay during the Masters.
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What is the Grill Room and where is it located?
 Definition
It is where you can grab a quick snack, located south of the clubhouse.
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What is the Trophy Room and where is it located?
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It has all the memorabilia of Jones others and is where dinner is served.
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Who was first European to win the Masters, what year?
 Definition
The first European to win the Masters was Seve Ballesteros in 1980.
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Who was the first left hander to win the Masters?
 Definition
The first left-hander to win was Canadian Mike Weir in 2003. The following year Phil Mickelson won.
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Who was the first Australian to win the Masters?
 Definition
The first Australian with wear the green jacket was Adam Scott in 2013.
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Name the first player to win the Masters by one shot with birdies on the last two holes?
 Definition
Arnold Palmer.
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Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson got into an argument in the champions locker room over what issue?
 Definition
Vijay said Mickelson's Metal Spikes were tearing up the greens.
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Who holds the Masters record with five consecutive rounds in the 60s?
 Definition
Greg Norman.
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Who was the last player to win the Masters without playing in the final group?
 Definition
Nick Faldo.
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Who has played in the most Masters without winning?
 Definition
Tom Kite, played 7 times, best finish 3rd in 77.
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Which of the British Open champions has never broken par at the Masters?
 Definition
Bobby Jones.
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Name the only honorary starter at Augusta National to have never won the Masters?
 Definition
Ken Venturi.
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Which player made a 13 on the shortest hole at Augusta National?
 Definition
Tom Weiskopf.
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Who holds the record for most birdies in a single Masters tournament?
 Definition
Phil Mickleson 25 in 2001.
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Who has the most career eagles at the Masters?
 Definition
24 – Jack Nicklaus.
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Who has the most career birdies at the Masters?
 Definition
506 – Jack Nicklaus.
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Who has made the most consecutive birdies in a round at the Masters?
 Definition
7 – Steve Pate, 1999, third round
7 – Tiger Woods, 2005, third round.
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Who has the most runner-up finishes at the Masters?
 Definition
Most Runner-Up Finishes
4 - Ben Hogan (1942, 1946, 1954, 1955)
4 - Jack Nicklaus (1964, 1971, 1977, 1981).
4 - Tom Weiskopf (1969, 1972, 1974, 1975).
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Who has the most career top 5 finishes at the Masters?
 Definition
15 - Jack Nicklaus.
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Who has the most Top 10 Finishes at the Masters?
 Definition
22 - Jack Nicklaus.
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Who has the most Top 25 Finishes at the Masters?
 Definition
29 - Jack Nicklaus.
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What is the lowest score for the front 9 at the Masters?
 Definition
30, by 6 players including Tony Finau in 2019.
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What is the lowest score for the back 9 at the Masters?
 Definition
29 - Mark Calcavecchia, fourth round, 1992
29 - David Toms, fourth round, 1998.
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What is the lowest score Senior (50+), 18 Holes at the Masters?
 Definition
66 - Ben Hogan (age 54), 1967, third round
66 - Fred Couples (age 50), 2010, first round
66 - Miguel Angel Jimenez (age 50), 2014 third round.
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What is the Lowest Amateur Score, 72 Holes at the Masters?
 Definition
281 - Charlie Coe, 1961.
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What is the Lowest First-Year Player Score, 72 Holes at the Masters?
 Definition
276 - Jason Day, 2011.
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Who has the Most Birdies, One Tournament at the Masters?
 Definition
28 - Jordan Spieth, 2015
25 - Phil Mickelson, 2001.
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What is the Lowest Career Scoring Average, 100 or More Rounds at the Masters?
 Definition
71.98 - Jack Nicklaus
71.98 - Fred Couples.
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Who has the Lowest Career Scoring Average, 50 or More Rounds at the Masters?
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70.86 - Tiger Woods.
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What is the biggest comeback to win after 54 holes?
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8 strokes - Jack Burke Jr., 1956.
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What is the largest lead lost after third round at the Masters?
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6 strokes - Greg Norman, 1996.
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Who has the most cuts made at the Masters?
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37 - Jack Nicklaus.
Term
Who was the women who had a pivotal role in designing ANGC?
 Definition
Marion Hollins was close with Alistair McKenzie and helped on site when he was not available.
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How many members are roughly at ANGC in 2019?
 Definition
300.
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How many amateurs are allowed to play in the Masters?
 Definition
six usually, US Am 1 and 2, British Am, Asia Pacific Am, Latin Am champs.
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How many from the previous top Masters Tournament are invited back?
 Definition
Top 12 and ties.
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How long can a previous Masters Champ return to play in the Masters?
 Definition
Lifetime.
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How many years can the US Open, British Open and PGA champs get an invite to the Masters?
 Definition
5 years.
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How many years can the Players champ get an invite to the Masters?
 Definition
3 years.
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How many years can the US Open, British Open and PGA top 4 get an invite to the Masters?
 Definition
one year.
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How many get an invite to the Masters according to the OWGR?
 Definition
Top 50 from the previous year and the top 50 the week before the Masters.
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How many from the Tour Championship get an invite to the Masters?
 Definition
Top 30, all who are make the cut to the final tourney of the Tour Champion ship.
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Does winning a tournament on the PGA tour during the year Masters to next Masters get in invite to the Masters?
 Definition
Yes.
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What type of vine tree creeps up the back of the clubhouse?
 Definition
A large Wisteria.
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Who was the long time general manager of the ANGC?
 Definition
Phil Wahl.
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Who was the long time caddy master at the ANGC?
 Definition
Freddie Bennett.
Term
One year at the Jamboree the members played a spoof on Clifford Roberts. What was it?
 Definition
Freddie Bennett dressed up like a gorilla and was filmed causing havoc. At the end the film showed Roberts In the suit with the head off.
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Who are the current golf professionals at ANGC?
 Definition
Bob Kletsche and Dave Spencer.
Term
Who was the hometown boy who chipped in to win the Masters over Greg Norman?
 Definition
Larry Mize.
Term
Who were the first two pros to start the tournament and what year?
 Definition
Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod played in the first Masters and were the first ceremonial starters in 1963 to 1971.
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Who were the second group of ceremonial starters after Jock and Freddie in 1972?
 Definition
Bryon Nelson and Gene Sarazen.
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An older Ben Hogan scorched the coursed for a back nine 30. What year and how old was he?
 Definition
In 1967 Hogan shot was 55.
Term
What was Horton Smith's nickname?
 Definition
The Joplin Ghost. He was from Joplin Miss.
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How many holes at ANGC have a hole in one been recorded on?
 Definition
4, holes 4, 6, 12, 16.
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How many holes at ANGC have a double eagle been recorded on?
 Definition
all 4 of the par 5's, holes 2 ,8, 13 and 15.
Term
How many holes have been an eagle recorded on of the 18 at ANGC?
 Definition
All of them.
Term
How many amateur have made a hole in one at the Masters?
 Definition
5, first one was in 1934, but none have since 1959.
Term
Hole 4 is considered the hardest par 3 at AGNC. How many holes in one have there been and who was it?
 Definition
Jeff Sluman is the only one in 1992.
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There are 4 par 5's at ANGC. Have they all been double eagled?
 Definition
yes.
Term
There are 4 par 3's at ANGC. Have they all had a hole in one recorded on them?
 Definition
yes.
Term
As of 2019 how many holes in one have been recorded?
 Definition
29, hole 16 has been aced the most.
Term
When and who have aces in back to back groups at the Masters?
 Definition
2004, Padraig Harrington aced the 16th hole, then Kirk Triplett, in the next group on the tee in the fourth round.
Term
Which year of the Masters had the most holes in one?
 Definition
2004 and 2016 had 3 each.
Term
Which year and round had the most holes in one at the Masters?
 Definition
2016 Masters tied with three aces on the 16th hole in the final round.
Term
Who has been the only president of the ANGC?
 Definition
Robert Tyre Jones Jr. (Bobby Jones).
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When did ANGC foreclose?
 Definition
Late 1935 and was purchased back from some of the members.
Term
What is the main event for the members at ANGC?
 Definition
The Jamboree, a springtime party and competition.
Term
Where does the portrait of Clifford Roberts hang that was painted by Eisenhower?
 Definition
In the library on the second floor.
Term
Where is the Champions Dinner held?
 Definition
In the library on the second floor above the clubhouse.
Term
Where is the bronze sculpture of Bobby Jones located?
 Definition
In the library by the door to the Champions locker room.
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Where is a desk once used by Dwight Eisenhower located?
 Definition
In the library by the door to the veranda.
Term
What was the special gift that was fiven to ANGC by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club?
 Definition
They gave them a membership Ballot Box. It is located in the hallway between the library and the Champions lockerroom.
Term
Where does the Masters champion have dinner with the members after the Masters?
 Definition
In the trophy room.
Term
There are 2 window displays in the Trophy. What is in them?
 Definition
One has the 13 clubs that Bobby Jones used for the Grand Slam. The other has club from prominent Masters winners.
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What does the does the plaque say on the door of the Champions Locker room?
 Definition
Masters Club Room - Private.
Term
What is the cupola in the clubhouse?
 Definition
It is a 11 square foot room above the Crow's Nest with windows on all 4 sides.
Term
Who are some of the portraits in the Crow's Nest?
 Definition
Famous amateurs, such as Arnold Palmer, Bobby Jones, and Billy Jo Patton.
Term
When was the Eisenhower Tree removed?
 Definition
In February 2014, the Eisenhower Tree was removed after suffering extensive damage during an ice storm.
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