Did you know Augusta National makes own honey? How its used during Masters
Memories aren't the only thing made at the Masters. The Augusta National posted a video about the honey it makes as an ingredient in the club's food.
The many flowers at Augusta National are not just pretty . They are a feast for bees, and Masters officials have used that as an ingredient in their own meals . On Thursday, the Masters posted a video on Instagram detailing how it makes its own honey.
It started three years ago after officials found a swam on the grounds, and after collecting from the swarm, they started actual honey production by raising their own hives. The honey made by their hives is used by the culinary team in the dishes they prepare. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Masters (@themasters) How is honey made?
As explained by the National Honey Board , honey starts as a flower nectar collected by bees, which is brown down into simple sugars stored in the honeycomb. The comb's design and the constant fanning of bees' wings causes evaporation, creating honey. The color and flavor is based on the nectar collected.
For example, an orange blossom's nectar might result in light-colored honey, while wildflower honey might have a dark amber color. Flowers at the Masters According to a 2024 UGA Extension article , there are over 350 varieties of 80,000+ plants across the Augusta National. The Instagram video explains that the Masters' bees predominantly go after their camellias and flowering trees like dogwoods and redbuds.