Biggest Surprises About The Masters.
Biggest Surprises About The Masters.
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Each spring, the Masters at Augusta National holds the attention of golfers worldwide. I have had the good fortune to attend the tournament and play golf on this hallowed ground. This is why I was interested in the blog provided by The Cliffs, a fabulous collection of 7 golf communities in the mountains of North & South Carolina.
The blog is titled Biggest Surprises About the Masters.' It is written with first-time visitors to Augusta in mind. Television coverage does not prepare you for the eye-popping colors and the absolute perfection of the entire course.
I describe three ways that the Masters treats its ticket holders like family. First, no other event of any size caters to its 'patrons' like this!
1. The Terrain.
You’ve watched the Masters for years . . . but you cannot see the true terrain on TV. The golf course rises and falls unexpectedly. You also do not see even a tiny piece of trash anywhere.
2. The aroma.
The Masters has one overriding aroma: cigars. While women are in attendance, there’s a classic men's club vibe to this tournament. Cigars are allowed on the course and are enjoyed en-masse.
3. The line for the ladies room.
In case you didn’t figure this out, after reading #2 . . . there is none! That’s right. There’s no waiting for the ladies at this one large gathering. It’s the fellas’ turn.
4. The price of food and drinks.
The Masters treats its ticket holders like family. For example, $1.50 egg salad sandwiches are washed down with inexpensive beer, making the whole wonderful experience all the more surreal.
5. The telephones.
Heads up: The Masters do not allow cellphones inside the gates. Lest you be caught in a crunch, however, there are landlines made discreetly available . . . and long-distance is no problem. Got a margin call you need to discuss with your London money manager? No problem.
6. The unspoken ‘chair rule.’
The Masters is unique in so many ways, but this might be the best of all for fans: get there early, place your chair where you want it . . . and it stays there all day. That’s your spot. Savvy return attendees place a business card inside the plastic sleeve on the back of the “official” armless chair they bought during a previous visit.
7. Perfection.
Prepare yourself to see the most beautiful golf course ever: its famous azaleas . . . pristine greens . . . lush fairways . . . and also prepare for Augusta’s shock factor. The course’s vivid colors, its dazzling perfection, and the utter lack of even a single blossom or leaf lying on the ground will leave you speechless. Until, of course, you get together with friends who also love The Masters.
Mr. Fred Ridley is the Tournament Committee Chairman of the Masters, one of golf’s most prestigious events. Mr. Ridley, a former PGA professional, is also a past President of the United States Golf Association.
Source. Mel Sole Golf School.
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Thank you for reading - Biggest Surprises About The Masters. #3 was the biggest surprise for me.
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