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Welcome

MASTER
THE MASTERS

®

From selfies to shopping, here's what you need to know.
By Jessie Rumbley

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round here, it's not officially spring until
the Masters® Golf Tournament. Millions of
people around the world have watched the
golf drama unfold on television during Augusta's most
famous, prestigious sporting event, but far fewer have
entered the gates of the Augusta National Golf Club
to see the course and players firsthand. If you're one
of those lucky few, master your experience with these
tips and tidbits.
Don't worry, you have a parking spot. It's true, the
Masters® offers ample free parking for badge-holders.
You'll see prominent traffic signs posted along all
major roadways. Don't try to get sneaky here; these
signs direct you efficiently to the right place.
Soak in the scenery (and take a selfie).

EXPERIENCE THIS

Pristine, beautiful, astoundingly silent - the Augusta
National course really is more striking in person than
you imagined. Phones are not allowed anywhere on
the course; you should leave them in your car or you
can check them at the entry gate. Meanwhile, make
Pimento Cheese,
Please

They say you could
order one of every
single thing on the
menu at the Masters®
and spend less than
$60 - but you'll
probably want more
than one pimento
cheese sandwich.
Get your fix off-thecourse, too, at our
favorite local spots.
* Abel Brown
* Craft & Vine
* Fat Man's Mill Cafe
* Finch & 5th
* Frog & The Hen
* The New
Moon Café
* The Hive
* Village Deli
Sub and Pub
* WifeSaver
Restaurant
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your way to the clubhouse to get a complimentary
photo taken in front of the famous yellow flowers.
You are a patron. Pro tip: TV commentators
are not allowed to refer to fans as "fans" or
"spectators." You, lucky golf fan, are to be called a
"patron" only.
Plan to shop. The Augusta National pro shop
is the only place to buy Masters® gear, and they stock
it in abundance. There are more than 100 styles of
hats alone!
Fun Fact: About that grass. During WWII,
Augusta didn't have the manpower to maintain the
iconic Augusta National course. Instead, 200 cattle
were set loose on the grounds to "trim" the grass by
eating it. Today, all Masters® cups are clear or green and
the sandwich wrappers are green - so that if either
land on the grass, you can't see them.
The joy of the tournament never gets old. Welcome
to April in Augusta - we're glad you're here. Find more
helpful information at visitaugusta.com/the-masters.
http://www.visitaugusta.com/the-masters
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