Fan Guide
Find out everything you need to know to enjoy your trip to the tournament.

Down Under still down and out
Jason Day has a lot to learn about Augusta National Golf Club, and the first-timer might be well served to start with DVDs of some old Masters Tournaments.

Motivated Snedeker scores another trip to Masters
Life is good for Brandt Snedeker now that he's back in the Masters Tournament. The former Vanderbilt University golfer, who made a spirited run at the 2008 green jacket before tying for third place, played again in 2009 but didn't qualify for the 2010 Masters.

Casey's Masters apprenticeship thorough
There are two methods in Paul Casey's accelerated learning program toward a Masters degree -- earn it and learn it. Casey has six starts in the Masters Tournament, and personal experience is enhanced by the knowledge he gleans from the guys who know Augusta National the best.

College star enjoys perks
Amateur star Peter Uihlein's father, Wally, is a fixture at the Masters Tournament. This year, Wally will have more on his mind than business. Peter, his 21-year-old son who is Golfweek 's No. 1-ranked amateur in the world, qualified to play at the Masters as the 2010 U.S. Amateur champion.

Tournament committee assignments
Chairman William P. Payne will lead the 75th presentation of the Masters tournament from Augusta National Golf Club.

Furyk's form slipped in Augusta
It's not often that Jim Furyk strays from his game plan. It happened in the 2010 Masters Tournament, which was one of the few disappointing weeks that year for Furyk, who won three times, took home the FedEx Cup and was named PGA Tour Player of the Year.

Title defense never easy
Angel Cabrera is not easily intimidated, but the 2009 Masters Tournament champion admits that defending his title in front of the world was a challenge to his Latin bravado.

Hollins proved if a girl goes for it, guys will
The key to deciphering the mystery of how Bobby Jones and Alister MacKenzie met might lie with Marion Hollins. She knew both men. With her role in helping develop Pasatiempo and Cypress Point, she had a huge impact on MacKenzie's career because she recommended him for the jobs.

Two of one mind in regard to National
Not long after Bobby Jones retired near the end of 1930, speculation began over what he would do next. It wasn't long before the public found out. In July 1931, headlines across the country trumpeted the news: Jones was building a course in Augusta, and Alister MacKenzie would be the architect.

Caddie for the ages
Carl Jackson was 11 the day he started his caddie career. Now, 53 years later, Jackson is on the verge of a milestone: This week he'll caddie in his 50th Masters Tournament.

Pieces coming back together
A year after his return from a scandal-induced exile, Tiger Woods isn't any closer to reaching the milestones that have been his targets. The first winless season of his career has raised more questions than answers. Yet Woods remains convinced he is on the right track.

Watney needs 4 solid rounds
Walking up the fairway to the elevated green on the 18th hole in last year's Masters Tournament is something Nick Watney won't forget anytime soon. Watney was in the process of completing a final-round 7-under-par 65, which tied for the low round of the day with Anthony Kim.

Where champions are remembered
The field was loaded for the first Augusta National Invitation Tournament in 1934. There was Walter Hagen, Jones' chief rival from the 1920s. And Craig Wood, Paul Runyan, Denny Shute and many others. And Horton Smith.

The course of their lives
"Many who play (Augusta National) for the first time may not like it, but as they play it, they will solve problems that they failed to conquer in the first round and find a new and interesting variety of shots every time they go over it. " - Alister MacKenzie, during an October 1931 visit to Augusta

Vegas plays to keep sport alive at home
Jhonattan Vegas is on a mission to change the hearts and minds of Venezuelans about golf. It will never replace baseball and soccer as the nation's pastimes, but his success could save it from extinction.

Success sends roars home to South Korea
K.J. Choi didn't know it at the time, but the precise moment he lost the 2010 Masters Tournament came rushing over him in one big roar. Choi was even with Phil Mickelson as he got settled over his ball for his approach on the 13th hole. Just then, Mickelson rolled in a birdie putt on the par-3 12th.

Winners rose to challenge
Golfers who were born outside of the United States are now the norm, not the exception, at the Masters Tournament.

Clark just wants to stay calm
Tim Clark has always said his biggest thrill in golf was playing in his first Masters Tournament as an amateur in 1998. Nothing has topped it. Not finishing as the Masters runner-up in 2006. Not even winning the 2010 Players Championship, which was his first PGA Tour victory in 204 career starts.

Johnson says putting will decide his Masters fate
The day trips from Columbia as a kid built a general kinship with the Masters Tournament for Dustin Johnson. While that bond remains, the specifics of those visits -- how old he was, who won -- are already lost on the 26-year-old.

Love would like to match Nicklaus ' age-defying feat
Davis Love III was such a fixture in the Masters Tournament for so long that fans expected him to be in the field each year. When his world ranking dropped after a leg injury, Love didn't qualify for the Masters in 2008, 2009 or 2010. Love qualified for 2011 by finishing in the top eight in the U.S. Open.

Nicklaus' '86 charge unmatched
Jack Nicklaus was either first or second heading into the final round for five of his six Masters wins. He needed comebacks on the final nine twice.Numbers show why 1986 is so special

Palmer, Nicklaus return as starters
Two of the most celebrated men in Masters Tournament history will be back this year to serve as honorary starters.

Japanese teen inspired to go for it
Japanese teen Hideki Matsuyama drew inspiration from a heroic shot by Phil Mickelson in the final round of 2010 to win the Asian Amateur Championship and earn a spot in this year's Masters.

'I kind of enjoyed the last 10 holes'
He was too old (46), too rusty (no wins in two years) and too distracted (focused on his business) coming into the 1986 Masters. At least, those were the prevailing sentiments about Jack Nicklaus, who had won more professional majors (17) and more Masters (five) than anyone.

Numbers show why 1986 is so special
Plenty of famous charges have occurred at the Masters. Just not many in the past 25 years.

Bones and Lefty 'a perfect match'
If the strength of a relationship is measured by its darkest moments, Phil Mickelson and Jim "Bones" Mackay's friendship was built to last. The man everyone calls Bones is as much a friend as he is an employee for Mickelson. For almost 19 years, theirs has been a masterful partnership.

Team Watson renews focus
Bubba Watson lives in the present. He's a "one shot at a time" kind of player who doesn't look ahead. Watson, a University of Georgia golfer and graduate, has blossomed into a star since his last trip to Augusta National Golf Club, when he finished 42nd in 2009.

Mahan weathers Masters better than most players
Hunter Mahan has put himself in some elite company over the past two Masters Tournaments. He's one of just three players to finish in the top 10 both years. The other two? Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, who have combined to win seven green jackets.

Els is not conceding anything to age
Last year, Ernie Els didn't sound like he planned on ever coming back to Augusta. He had endured enough trials and tribulations in 17 trips to the Masters that he appeared to have lost the desire to return. But Els has stowed away the white flag, refusing to surrender to age or the ghosts of the club.

Harrington can't relax just yet
One day, Padraig Harrington will fully appreciate the Masters Tournament. That probably won't be for a long time, though. He's too busy with the challenge of improving his golf swing, and learning the best way to play Augusta National Golf Club each year.

Kuchar hopes year of success will carry over
Matt Kuchar worked for eight years to get back to the Masters Tournament, and what did it get him in 2010? A lot of attention, but only because he was paired with Tiger Woods. A year later, Kuchar returns to Augusta National not in a supporting role, but as an emerging PGA Tour star.

Sting of finish lingers for Poulter
Ian Poulter left Augusta angry last year. He comes back with a little something to prove. His best finish in six Masters starts was no comfort for the Englishman who was co-leader with Lee Westwood after 36 holes.

Donald is a consistent threat
After steamrolling the world's elite in the Match Play -- needing just 89 holes to win his six matches while never trailing and never playing the 18th hole -- Donald buried any notions that he's a mild competitor. Capping such a strong run, he looks stronger than ever entering the major season.

Dream finally true for Wilson
It's been quite a year for Mark Wilson, and it's about to get better. The highlights have been two PGA Tour titles and a Super Bowl victory by his favorite NFL team, the Green Bay Packers. Now, in his ninth season on tour, the Wisconsin native is getting ready to tee it up in his first Masters Tournament.

75 memories of the Masters
As Augusta National prepares for the 75th playing of the tournament, these are the 75 moments that made the Masters:

Caddie's advice key for Crenshaw
Ben Crenshaw might not have won the 1995 Masters Tournament had Carl Jackson not taken the "caddie shortcut" to the edge of the ninth fairway at Augusta National Golf Club to save some time. The move put Jackson about 150 yards away from Crenshaw, who was teeing off on No. 9.

Westwood's resume still lacks major
There has been too much time between majors for Lee Westwood, who keeps flirting with that elusive first major title. His streak of playing in 17 consecutive major championships ended at August's PGA Championship, and it has been nearly nine months since Westwood played in a major.

Immelman works to recover with Masters in mind
Trevor Immelman feels so at home at Augusta National Golf Club that he could play the Masters Tournament with one hand tied behind his back. Good thing, because he pretty much has been forced to do just that since winning his green jacket in 2008.

Masters return is feather in Byrd's cap
Jonathan Byrd was one of those young players who thought he'd be in the Masters Tournament every year.The former Clemson University All-American missed the cut in 2004. Then came a three-year dry spell before a return in 2008. He is back this year. "I definitely made the false assumption," Byrd said.

Bravado at 13 sparks Mickelson
Not many Masters Tournament champions refer to third-round shots as the key to their victory. Phil Mickelson, who seldom does things the conventional way, will think back on a three-hole, third-round run as the spark that ignited his 2010 victory.

At Open, it was all Oosthuizen
When British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen faces the challenge that is Augusta National Golf Club for the third time, he'll have more confidence on his side.

McDowell's game hits next level
There are typically two directions a young pro can go after making a major breakthrough to win the U.S. Open. Drift back into relative obscurity, or take it to the next level. Graeme McDowell found a new gear straight into the elite ranks.

The bold shot on 13 just Phil being Phil
The defining shot of the 2010 Masters Tournament was classic Phil Mickelson -- a risk ultimately yielding reward in the form of a third green jacket. His blast from the pines on the 13th hole Sunday also brought perhaps the defining statement of Mickelson's career.

How MacKenzie, Jones met remains a mystery
The clues are scarce: a meeting at St. Andrews, a signed copy of a book and a monumental upset in California. The mystery of how Bobby Jones and Alister MacKenzie first met -- and how Jones arrived at picking MacKenzie to design Augusta National Golf Club -- has never been fully explained.

Mickelson's 3rd win proves it's more than golf
In the midst of the family's toughest time, Phil Mickelson's 2010 Masters triumph provided a brief moment to exhale. The 11 months before were all about coping with cancer. The seven months after it, arthritis provided a new obstacle. For one moment in the middle, however, the Masters intervened.

Amateurs carry on proud tradition
Amateurs have always been part of the Masters tradition, mainly because Augusta National and tournament co-founder Bobby Jones was a career amateur. Here's how this year's amateurs qualified:

Masters legends have permanent place in Augusta
They are no longer Masters Tournament competitors, but Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer play on at the Augusta Museum of History.

Obituaries
Billy Joe Patton, Frank Chirkinian and Boone Knox were three people with an impact on the tournament who died in the last year.

Two authors will sign books about Masters
Local author John Boyette is one of two featured writers holding book signings during Masters Week. Boyette, The Augusta Chronicle's sports editor, and Tom Clavin will be at different events for their books about the 1986 Masters Tournament.

Fowler unawed by big stage
It's never been done. In 74 Masters Tournaments, not a single champion earned his first career victory at Augusta National Golf Club. Five pros have a chance to make history in 2011. Rickie Fowler, at 22, is the highest ranked nonwinner in the world at No. 30.

No back pain for McIlroy this year
Timing is everything, and Rory McIlroy's was just off at last year's Masters Tournament. Still smarting from soreness in his back that cropped up two months earlier during the European Tour spin through the Middle East, McIlroy missed the cut in his second start at Augusta National Golf Club.

Kaymer vaults to the top
Bernhard Langer, the only German to win the Masters (1985 and 1993), expects reigning PGA Championship winner Martin Kaymer to win at Augusta National Golf Club one day.

Arthritis took its toll on Mickelson
Phil Mickelson turned 40 the day before the 2010 U.S. Open. With another green jacket in hand and his game in command, he was looking forward to erasing his most glaring career blemish. The sudden onset of psoriatic arthritis in the weeks before the championship robbed him of his chance.

Chance for Kim is now
Anthony Kim obviously isn't one of those players who has to play in a few Masters Tournaments before he feels comfortable. In just his second tournament round, Kim broke the Masters record for birdies in a round with 11 en route to 7-under-par 65. He would finish tied for 20th.

Champions Tour, win kindle Mize's competitive spirit
With most of the local talent watching this Masters Tournament from their sofas, Larry Mize will be representing golfers with Augusta ties by himself for the first time since 2000. But more satisfying to the 1987 Masters victor, Mize comes home this year a winner for the first time in nearly two decades.

Practice made perfect
In 2010, Augusta National unveiled its Tournament Practice Range. Some of the key features are:

Winning design 'challenging, enjoyable'
Augusta's Sonny Pittman is the winner of the 19th hole design contest.His vision for the hole was to have the uphill hole with a tee box located between the ninth and 18th greens. The green would be guarded in the front by a sand bunker and in the rear with a large grass bunker.