03 07 11 05 09 04 06 08 10 12 Trophy Time. The permanent trophy weighs 100 pounds and features the name of the winner, as well as the runner-up. The Masters Champion receives a replica and a gold medal, both of which he is allowed to keep, but the replica weighs only 20 pounds. The Clubhouse. The Augusta National clubhouse predates the building of the golf course as it was originally a private home built in 1854. Keeping Up with the Jones’. In the first edition of the Masters (in 1934), then known as the Augusta National Invitation Tournament, Bobby Jones competed in the event, where he finished in a 13th place tie with Denny Shute and Walter Hagen. Jones finished ten shots behind the winner, Horton Smith. Naming Rights. Credit for naming each hole at the Augusta National Golf Club is given to Louis Alphonse Berckman, Bobby Jones, and Clifford Roberts, who adorned each hole with a plant for which it is named. Arnie’s Plaque. On April 4, 1995, a bronze plaque, in honor of Arnold Palmer’s contributions as the first four-time winner of The Masters, was unveiled. The plaque is affixed to the water fountain which sits behind the 16th tee. Jack’s Plaque. OnApril 7, 1998, aplaque, inhonor of JackNicklaus’ play andcontributions as the only six-time Masters champion, was unveiled. The plaque is affixed to a drinking fountain that sits between the 16th and 17th holes. Who Is Rae? Rae’s Creek, which appears on the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes at Augusta National, is named after John Rae, who died in 1780. Rae’s house was the farthest fortress up the Savannah River from Fort Augusta. His house kept residents safe during Indian attacks when Fort Augusta was out of reach. The Green Jacket. The tradition of awarding The Green Jacket to the winner of The Masters started in 1949, when Sam Snead won. The tradition of the members wearing a green coat started in 1937. Each Green Jacket is adorned with brass buttons with the Augusta National logo on each. Par 3 Tournament. The Par 3 Contest at The Masters was first held in 1960 and was won by Sam Snead. To date, no player has ever won both the Par 3 Contest and the Masters in the same year. Winner Buys -- Next Year. A tradition that began with Ben Hogan in 1952, previous Masters Champions gather Tuesday evening for the Champions Dinner, held in the main clubhouse. The defending champion of the Masters selects the menu and hosts the dinner. The only non-winner to attend the dinner is the current chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club. Indiana Golf Journal
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