Masters TournamentGolf tournament held in Augusta, Georgia, United StatesGolf tournamentThe Masters Tournament (usually referred to as simply the Masters, or as the U.S. Masters outside North America) is one of the four men's major championships in professional golf. Scheduled for the first full week in April, the Masters is the first major golf tournament of the year.
Men's major golf championshipsFour prestigious annual tournaments in professional golfThe men's major golf championships, commonly known as the major championships, and often referred to simply as the majors, are the most prestigious tournaments in golf. Historically, the national open and amateur championships of the United Kingdom and the United States were regarded as the majors.
Grand Slam (golf)In golf, winning all of the sport's major championships in the same calendar year constitutes the Grand Slam. The modern (professional) Grand Slam would mean winning the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and Open Championship in the same year.
East Lake Golf ClubEast Lake Golf Club is a private golf club in the southeastern United States in Atlanta, Georgia, located five miles (8 km) east of downtown. Established 122 years ago in 1904, it is the oldest course in the city. East Lake was the home course of golf legend Bobby Jones and much of its clubhouse serves as a tribute to his accomplishments.
Gene SarazenSignatureGene Sarazen (; born Eugenio Saraceni, February 27, 1902 – May 13, 1999) was an American professional golfer, one of the world's top players in the 1920s and 1930s, and the winner of seven major championships.
Augusta National Golf ClubAugusta National Golf Club (ANGC; also Augusta National, Augusta, or the National) is a golf club in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is known for hosting the annual Masters Tournament. Founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, the course was designed by Jones and Alister MacKenzie and opened for play in 1932.
Walter HagenWalter Charles Hagen (December 21, 1892 – October 6, 1969) was an American professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century. His tally of 11 professional majors is third behind Jack Nicklaus (18) and Tiger Woods (15). Known as the "father of professional golf," he brought publicity, prestige, big prize money, and lucrative endorsements to the sport. Hagen is rated one of the greatest golfers ever.1934 Masters TournamentThe 1934 Masters Tournament was the first Masters Tournament, held March 22–25 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It was officially known as the "Augusta National Invitation Tournament" for its first five editions, but informally as the Masters from the start. CBS Radio broadcast updates daily, making this the second golf tournament to be broadcast live. The sportscaster was Herbert H. Ramsay, former U.S. Golf Association president.1948 Masters TournamentThe 1948 Masters Tournament was the 12th Masters Tournament, held April 8–11 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
GolfGolf is a club-and-ball sport in which players use various clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible. The game was first played in the 15th century in Scotland, and as such, the country is often accredited as "the home of Golf". Golf, unlike most ball games, cannot and does not use a standardized playing area, and coping with the varied terrains encountered on different courses is a key part of the game.
World War IIGlobal conflict from 1939 to 1945BelligerentsAlliesAxisCommanders and leadersMain Allied leaders: Joseph StalinFranklin D. RooseveltWinston ChurchillChiang Kai-shekMain Axis leaders: Adolf HitlerHirohitoBenito MussoliniCasualties and losses 60–75 million deaths (military and civilian) World War II, or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945), was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers.
SyringomyeliaSyringomyelia is a generic term referring to a disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord. Often, syringomyelia is used as a generic term before an etiology is determined. This cyst, called a syrinx, can expand and elongate over time, damaging the spinal cord and its nerve fibers. The damage may result in loss of feeling, paralysis, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, and extremities.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.