Masters Golf Tournament

The Masters Golf Tournament (also known as The Masters or the US Masters) is one of the four major championships in professional golf. It is held annually at Augusta National Golf Club, a private club in the city of Augusta, Georgia, USA. It was founded by Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones and first played 84 years ago in 1934.

Since its inception it has been an invitational tournament organized by and operated under rules established by co-founders Roberts and Jones, now administered by chairman Fred Ridley since 2018. Unlike other majors such as The Open Championship or United States Open where players compete for large prize funds on public courses open to all competitors regardless of their ability level; admission to play at Augusta National is limited solely through invitation from the club’s board members (which include former champions). This means that amateurs are allowed to participate alongside professionals with no distinction made between them both during competition rounds or when awarding prizes – making this event unique among most tournaments which feature strictly amateur events separate from those featuring professional participants only . As such there are only 90 spots available each year with invitations typically extended about two months before tee off time although these can also be given out much earlier depending upon specific circumstances surrounding individual recipients .

In addition , what makes this championship different than others within same category involves certain traditions associated exclusively with it i e green jackets awarded winners along wearing throughout duration ceremony after victory lap completed around 18th hole etc All these elements combined create distinct atmosphere enjoyed fans alike who come witness some best golfing talent world competing against each other while being showered appreciation from crowd thousands strong And despite changes format over decades still remains biggest attainment any player could hope achieve securing place history books forever