Ah, the first Major of the year. Since 1934, Augusta truly has been a tradition unlike any other. It is the only major held at the same venue every year. Amateur golf champion Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts founded the Masters Tournament and then Jones and Alister Mackenzie designed the former plant nursery into the iconic course it is today. From the iconic par 3 12th, to the green jacket awarded to the winner of the tournament, so many things make the Masters a truly special tournament. It is the only major that is invitation only, making the field smaller than the other majors. Before we tell you the 16 guys who can win, let’s cross a few names off the list…
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