Here are ten interesting and unique facts about the Masters Golf Tournament:
1. Green Jacket Tradition: The winner of the Masters tournament receives a prestigious green jacket, which has been a tradition since 1949. The champion gets to wear the jacket for the year and then returns it to the club to wear only when he visits.
2. Amen Corner: Holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National Golf Club are famously known as "Amen Corner." This stretch of holes is one of the most challenging and iconic in golf.
3. The Par-3 Contest: A unique tradition at the Masters is the Par-3 Contest held on the Wednesday before the tournament. Players compete on a nine-hole par-3 course, and no winner of the Par-3 Contest has gone on to win the Masters in the same year.
4. The Crow's Nest: The Masters is the only major golf tournament that has a residential dormitory on-site called the Crow's Nest. It accommodates amateur players who compete in the tournament.
5. Magnolia Lane: The entrance to Augusta National Golf Club is lined with 61 magnolia trees and is known as Magnolia Lane, creating a picturesque and iconic welcome for visitors.
6. The Green Mile: Holes 16, 17, and 18 at Augusta National are nicknamed "The Green Mile." These closing holes are considered one of the most challenging and pressure-packed finishes in golf.
7. Champions Dinner: The past champions of the Masters tournament gather each year for a traditional Champions Dinner hosted by the defending champion, who gets to choose the menu.
8. Pimento Cheese Sandwiches: A popular and affordable snack at the Masters is the pimento cheese sandwich, which has become synonymous with the tournament along with the egg salad sandwich.
9. The Green Speed of the Greens: The greens at Augusta National are well-known for their speed and difficulty. They are meticulously maintained to be some of the fastest and most challenging greens in golf.
10. The Champions' Tree: In honor of golf legends and Masters champions, a tree is planted for each winner along the entrance drive of Augusta National Golf Club. These trees are known as the Champions' Tree.