2018 Masters Tournament

The 2018 Masters Tournament of Augusta National was originated with Bobby Jones, who wanted to build a golf course after his retirement from the game. He sought advice from Clifford Roberts, who later became the chairman of the club. They came across a piece of land in Augusta, Georgia, of which Jones said: "Perfect! And to think this ground has been lying here all these years waiting for someone to come along and lay a golf course upon it." The land had been an indigo plantation in the early nineteenth century and a plant nursery since 1857. Jones hired Alister MacKenzie to help design the course, and work began in 1931. The course formally opened in 1933, but MacKenzie died before the first Masters Tournament was played.

The Masters Tournament has been synonymous with greatness and excellence since its inception in 1934. From Lord Byron and Sarazen to Snead and Hogan to Palmer and Nicklaus, to present day heroes like Woods and Mickelson, the Masters has long stood as the most coveted Championship in golf.

Augusta National Golf Club is proud to be home of The Masters. Built in 1933, this prestigious course is annually ranked as one of the top 4 courses in the world. From the sweeping and grand greens to the dramatic elevation changes, the course boasts ample and lovely grounds.

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Masters 2018 Dates

2018 Masters Tickets and Schedule

2018 Masters Monday Practice Round

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2018 Masters Weekly Badge

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2018 Masters Tuesday Practice Round

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2018 Masters Wednesday Practice Round

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2018 Masters Thursday Competition

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Masters 4-Day Badge

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2018 Masters Friday Competition

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2018 Masters Saturday Competition

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2018 Masters Sunday Competition

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Masters Golf

The Masters is the first major championship of the year. Since 1948, its final round has been scheduled for the second Sunday of April, with several exceptions. It ended on the first Sunday four times (1952, 1957, 1958, 1959) and the 1979 and 1984 tournaments ended on April 15, the month's third Sunday. The first edition in 1934 was held in late March and the next ten were in early April, with only the 1942 event scheduled to end on the second Sunday.

Similar to the other majors, the tournament consists of four rounds at 18 holes each, Thursday through Sunday (when there are no delays). The Masters has a relatively small field of contenders, when compared with other golf tournaments, so the competitors play in groups of three for the first two rounds (36 holes) and the field is not split to start on the 1st and 10th tees, unless weather shortens the available playing time.

After 36 holes of play, a cut-off score is calculated to reduce the size of the field for the weekend rounds. To "make the cut", players must be either in the top 50 places (ties counting), or within 10 strokes of the leader's score. These criteria have applied since 2013. From 1957 to 1960, the top 40 scores (including ties) and those within 10 strokes of the leader made the cut. From 1961 to 2012, it was the top 44 (and ties) or within 10 strokes of the lead. Before 1957, there was no 36-hole cut and all of the invitees played four rounds, if desired.