Masters Week: Traditions, Memories and What Makes Augusta Different

About this episode

Chris and Gregg discuss the unique traditions and memories associated with Masters Week at Augusta National.

Chris and Gregg spend a few minutes talking Masters Week, why Augusta still feels different from every other tournament, the traditions that make the event special, favorite memories, and Gregg’s firsthand stories from covering the Masters during Stewart Cink’s early career. Full show notes Masters Week hits different, and this episode is a quick conversation about why. Chris and Gregg talk about what separates the Masters from every other event in golf: the familiarity of Augusta National, the traditions, the music, the visuals, Amen Corner, the Par 3 Contest, and the way the week feels like the true start of golf season. They also get into some favorite Masters moments, memorable shots, favorite holes at Augusta, and Gregg shares stories from covering the tournament early in Stewart Cink’s career — including the “pink badge of shame.” If you love the Masters, this one will feel like a conversation you’d have sitting around the clubhouse or watching coverage with a cup of coffee. What’s covered in this episode Why the Masters feels different from every other major Augusta traditions that still stand out The food, atmosphere, and no-cell-phone experience Why the Par 3 Contest is…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Lemley, Gregg Dewalt

Topics covered

• Masters Week
• Augusta National
• golf traditions
• favorite Masters moments
• golf season start
• Par 3 Contest

Keywords

• Masters Week
• Masters Tournament
• Augusta National
• golf podcast
• traditions
• Amen Corner
• Par 3 Contest
• favorite holes
• golf season

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Masters Tournament

Places: Augusta National

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