
12 things you probably didn't know about the Masters and Augusta National
It’s the holy grail of North American golf, and while 2020 has brought a new filter to the spotlight that will soon shine on the famed Augusta National Golf Club, this year’s Masters has enjoyed as much build-up and anticipation as any tournament in recent years. Sure, you know that Jack, Tiger and Arnie have combined for 15 green jackets and you’re plenty familiar with azaleas (which won’t be in bloom this year), but we’re guessing there’s plenty in this list that will surpr

Masters Myths
Are these 9 famous Augusta National myths real or urban legends? Augusta National and the Masters is long on lore. That’s to be expected for a tournament that’s been held, save for World War II, since 1934 at the same venue. Such familiarity, along with the mystical appeal of the club itself, has lent to a long list of tales—you know, the type where you tell a golf buddy, “You won’t believe this, but did you know Augusta National does this …” As with most telling of tales, th

Are You Ready?
Though you may have spent the last few months fantasizing about your first tee time of the year, it’s still a good idea to do some prep before golf season arrives. Here are a few tips about how you can get ready for the most wonderful time of the year: Keep it short Start by working on your short game. Set up a makeshift putting green in your home or office (if you can get away with it), and take a few strokes whenever you have downtime. Putting aids are fairly inexpensive, b