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Yes, the official practice days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A lot of the big stars like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson would play weeks before in preparation.
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How many players took part in the Masters Golf Tournament in 2011?
99 players took part in the first round of the 2011 Masters in Augusta.
Why is the masters golf tournament called the masters?
Clifford Roberts (Augusta National club chairman) wanted to call the tournament the Masters from the beginning (1934) because the field of players was so strong. Bobby Jones (tournament and club founder) thought this title was too presumptuous and named the tournament the Augusta National Invitational Golf Tournament. However, Clifford Roberts told some of his friends in the press and the tournament was unofficially called the Masters in newspapers. Jones finally relented and in 1939 the name of the tournament was officially changed to the Masters Tournament.
How much do players who don't make the cut earn in the Masters at Augusta?
nothing
When is the Augusta golf course open?
Augusta National is only open for about 3 months a year for it's members, and this is just after the masters. The course is obviously open for the Masters tournament in early to mid April. It is also open for a few weeks before that so the players can come and get a bit of practice in before they start playing the tournament.
How much does it cost to play in the masters tournament?
Nothing, the players are all invited.
Why does the winner of the Masters Golf Tournament get the 'Green Jacket'?
It is a tradition of the Masters Golf Tournament since 1949. The green coat is the official attire of the Augusta National Golf Club. When players win the Masters they become members of the exclusive club for a lifetime. For a year after winning the Masters the champion keeps the jacket. After that they return it to the club where it stays until they return to play. The winner of the tournament in the previous year puts the jacket on the new winner by tradition.
Can PGA players play Augusta national anytime during the year?
no
Who was first to defend masters golf title?
Jack Nicklaus was the first to defend his Masters title. He won in 1965 and defended in 1966. Since then, two other players have defended their win at the Augusta National Golf Course: Nick Faldo - 1989/1990 and Tiger Woods - 2001/2002.
How much does a caddie get for his golfer winning the masters?
Up until 1983, all players were supplied caddies by Augusta National. From 1983 they were allowed to bring their own. They are the caddies who would caddy for the players on a week to week basis on tour.
What happens if they tied the Masters golf tournament?
The tied players go to a play off, starting on 18 then to 10 and repaeating until a winner is declared
Do all players participate in the Monday practice round at the Masters golf tournament?
All the players who have qualified to play in the event.
How much does a pro golfer pay to play in a PGA tournament?
Nothing, all the competitors are invited to play in the event by The Masters commitee.
