the Green Jacket, upon the conclusion of the tournament. 2) Sleepover Special. While it’s well known that amateurs who play in The Masters each year are invited to stay in the Crow’s Nest, which sits at the tip-top of the Augusta National clubhouse, many people would be surprised that it sleeps five and is 1,200 square feet of living space. 3) Trophy Time. The permanent Masters trophy weighs 100 pounds and features the names of the annual winner, plus the runner-up. In addition to the Green Jacket, the winner of The Masters receives a replica of the real trophy and a gold medal, both of which he is allowed to take home. The permanent Masters Trophy was built in England and features 900 separate pieces of silver. 4) The Clubhouse. The Augusta National clubhouse predates the building of the golf course as it was originally a private home built in 1854. though it was originally called Cherokee Rose, and concludes with Holly (the 18th hole). 7) Arnie’s Plaque. On April 4, 1995, a bronze plaque, in honor of Arnold Palmer’s play and contributions as the first four-time winner of The Masters, was unveiled. The plaque is affixed to the water fountain which sits behind the 16th tee. 8) Jack’s Plaque. On April 7, 1998, a plaque, in honor of Jack Nicklaus’ play and contributions, as the only six-time Masters champion, was unveiled. The plaque is affixed to a drinking fountain that sits between the 16th and 17th holes. 9) By Invitation Only. There are 19 different criteria which The Masters Committee uses to draft the list of players who are invited to play in The Masters each April. The Masters Committee, at its discretion, also invites 5) Keeping Up with the Jones’. In the first edition of The Masters, in 1934, then known as the Augusta National Invitation Tournament, Bobby Jones competed in the event, where he finished in a 13th place tie with Denny Shute and Walter Hagen. Jones’ 72hole score was +6, which was ten shots behind the inaugural winner, Horton Smith. 6) Naming Rights. The credit for the naming of each hole at the Augusta National Golf Club is given to Louis Alphonse Berckman, Bobby Jones, and Clifford Roberts, who adorned each hole with a plant for which it is named. The course starts with Tea Olive (the first hole),
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