The Masters

April golf major

The Masters is the annual golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, one of the four major championships in professional golf.

First played in 1934, it's the only major held at the same course each year.

The winner receives the iconic green jacket: He's dreamed of winning The Masters since childhood.

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Augusta

New England state capital

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Groomed golf strip

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exclusive

Limited to one group

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azaleas

Flowering ornamental shrubs

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The MastersU.S. Open

American tennis grand slam

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The Mastersnovice

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The Mastersamateur tournament

Contest for non-professionals

non-professional · club championship

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