Augusta National
Champions Through History
The Augusta Chronicle has been covering Augusta National Golf Club and The Masters® Tournament since the beginning. Take a tour through history as we present the front pages from club and tournament milestones through the years.
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Making himself heard
Sandy Hutchison is one of the few people who know how the tradition started of stationing announcers on the ninth and 18th greens at the Masters Tournament.
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A signature piece of history?
A couple of years ago, Jeff Bauerle noticed an old putter sitting on a bench in his father's garage in Jones Creek subdivision.
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Winning by the book
The Masters Tournament is played under the Rules of Golf, which are administered by the U.S. Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club.
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They all look good in green
Mark O'Meara has never been known for his brash predictions, but he made one to his caddie as he prepared to play the final two holes.
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50 years on, the shouting hasn't stopped
The year 1958 was eventful at the Masters Tournament. Two bridges across Rae's Creek were dedicated in honor of Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson. A young pro named Arnold Palmer won the tournament for the first time. And Amen Corner was born.
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History runs through it
Rae's Creek winds through the National at Amen Corner, the famous stretch of holes that is often instrumental in deciding the Masters winner. The creek flows in front of the 12th green and behind the 11th green. A tributary runs up the left side of the 13th fairway and in front of the greens.
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History Lesson
Bobby Jones, one of the most prominent athletes of the 1920s, decided to retire from competitive golf in 1930 after winning all four major championships in the same season for his Grand Slam.
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There is something about Augusta National and the Masters that moves people in profound ways. It's unique among sporting events in that way.
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Winning Moments
Augusta native Larry Mize celebrates after chipping in to hole No. 11 for a birdie to beat Greg Norman in the 1987 Masters Tournament.
Masters Tournament Badges
Final Round Medal Play badge for the 1934 Augusta National Invitation Tournament. Price: $2.20.
Winner's Circle
The Legends
Nicklaus' desire leads to six green jackets
The shots, after all these years, are still worth remembering.
- With 1 shot, Sarazen gave Masters fame
- Jones' Slam gave him perfect time to wind up career
- Hogan-Snead: Classic golf
- 1986 was the year Jack came back
Diary of a Masters Champion
- Larry Mize, 1987: Miracle finish for hometown boy
- Tommy Aaron, 1973: Masters win a 'dream come true'
- Charles Coody, 1971: Caddie's plight eases road to win
- George Archer, 1969: Flu subsides just in time
- Bob Goalby, 1968: Scorecard controversy overshadows win
- Gay Brewer, 1966: 'Lucky' green paves way to championship
- Art Wall, 1959: Jones compliment caps Masters win
- Doug Ford, 1957: Golfer 'went for it' despite caddie's doubt
- Herman Keiser, 1946: Champion wins against all odds
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