Both the Hogan and Nelson bridges were dedicated on the same day -- April 2, 1958. 16) Michelson’s Moment in Time. While on his way to winning his third Masters title in 2010, Phil Mickelson drove the ball through the 13th fairway and into the trees attend the dinner is the current chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club. This tradition started in 1952 with Ben Hogan. The meals have ranged from cheeseburgers, fries and a milkshake by Tiger Woods in 1998, elk and wild boar by Mike Weir in 2004, chicken panang curry by Vijah Singh in 2001 and Spanish seafood paella by Phil Mickelson in 2011. “You’re in a room amongst great players,” said Gary Player. “The ambiance of the whole place is remarkable. And, you hear so many stories. It’s something special.” 14) Dusk-to-Dawn Destination. For years, the premier accommodation option in Augusta has been the Partridge Inn, the grand dame of Augusta’s hotels. The P.I. Bar and Grill, the hotel’s famous restaurant, is the place to be and to be seen during Masters Week. 15) The Bridges Over Rae’s Creek. The Augusta National Golf Club has honored three golfers by naming bridges in their honor. The Sarazen bridge at the 15th green, was the first named for a former champion. It was dedicated on April 6, 1955, as a way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gene Sarazen’s famous doubleeagle, “the Shot Heard Round the World,” at the 15th hole during the final round of the 1935 Masters, which Sarazen later won in a playoff against Craig Wood. The Hogan bridge crosses over Rae’s Creek, allowing players to reach the 12th green and is dedicated to two-time Masters champion Ben Hogan. The Nelson bridge crosses over Rae’s Creek, at the 13th green and is dedicated to twotime Masters champion Byron Nelson.
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