How to Spend a Perfect Day at the Masters
A highlight of Masters week is the Par 3 contest, when golfers bring their families to the course.
How to Spend a Perfect Day at the Masters Emily Burack "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links. " The Masters , the first golf major of the year, is famous for its traditions. When stepping onto the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club, however, what stands out most is how intentional everything feels.
During his annual press conference today, Fred S. Ridley, the Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC), answered a question about the culture of the tournament. “It goes back to the beginning of the tournament and really to the founding of the club,” he said.
“The real motivation behind starting the Masters Tournament—of course it was not called that at the beginning —but the impetus was really to serve the game of golf. So we look at ourselves as servants of the game of golf. And in doing that, we look to every stakeholder and constituency that is here this week.
That includes all [the media]. That includes the players. That includes the patrons.
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