Seeing the Masters
Every tournament on the PGA Tour is a big deal, but the Masters Tournament is simply special. Played in April, the Masters is the first Major on golf's schedule every year and the atmosphere at Augusta National is unlike any other in golf.
The energy and excitement at the Masters starts before the course even opens Monday morning, and doesn't let up for the entire week. Walking up to Augusta National for the 1st practice round, you will think that you are about to see the Tournament's final. There is almost always a line waiting for the gates to open in the morning, something that is unheard of at practice rounds at other tournaments.
The Masters is unique in that it is played at the same course every season. That means that every corner, every trap, every tree can be associated with a great moment. Augusta National Golf Course is something of a holy grail for sports fans. The course is immaculate. It is almost impossible to describe how perfectly kept the grounds are. The changes in elevation throughout the course can only truly be appreciated in person, and the difficulty level of the course becomes more and more apparent as you walk up and down the historic grounds.
When the Tournament begins on Thursday, it becomes immediately apparent that the field at the Masters is different from all of the other Majors. The Masters is invitation only, and there are no alternates. Every player who steps onto the course is among the top in the world. This makes the groups at the Masters more condensed, and much more competitive. Every group has a story, and the action is intense for all 4 days of the Tournament. The champions green jersey is the most sought after prize in all of golf, and the pursuit leads to the best golf in the world.
