The Masters: A Hole-by-Hole History of America's Golf Classic, Second Edition »

David Sowell has written about golf and golf history for numerous golf publications, including the United States Golf Association’s Golf Journal, Links Magazine, and Golf Illustrated. He lives in Taylors, South Carolina.

A tradition unlike any other!

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Unequivocally, the Masters is one of professional golf's premier tournaments. From its beginning in 1934, when Bobby Jones hosted the first invitational on the new course at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, to the present exploits of Tiger Woods and others, no contest has captured the interest of spectators like the Masters. Sowell, a former security adviser at the Masters and self-proclaimed "golfaholic," chronicles each hole's contribution to the excitement of the event, including the great moments and disasters as experienced by the game's best. The title provides the reader with a unique view of the course, illustrating the difficulties of each hole plus the strategies employed to try and overcome the challenges. Featured in the publication are black-and-white photographs, maps, and an appendix of former champions. This is an entertaining read that enthusiasts will enjoy.-Larry R. Little, Penticton P.L., B.C. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Photographs     vii
Acknowledgments     ix
Introduction     1
Hole No. 1     7
Hole No. 2     21
Hole No. 3     37
Hole No. 4     53
Hole No. 5     65
Hole-No. 6     81
Hole No. 7     93
Hole No. 8     105
Hole No. 9     115
Hole No. 10     127
Hole No. 11     143
Hole No. 12     159
Hole No. 13     181
Hole No. 14     199
Hole No. 15     211
Hole No. 16     229
Hole No. 17     245
Hole No. 18     261
Master Champions     281
The Masters: Qualifications for Invitation     285
Index     287
About the Author     293