When the tournament began it was called the Augusta National Invitation Tournament. Roberts suggested it be called the Masters, a reference to the "masters of golf" who played in it, but Jones thought the name immodest. Roberts finally got his way in 1939.Apr 3, 2022
Why is the golf Masters called the Masters?
The Masters name
It was originally called the Augusta National Invitational. The founders of the club- Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts didn't see eye to eye about what the name should be. Roberts suggest it be called The Masters from the start to reflect the “masters of golf” playing but Jones thought it immodest.Apr 8, 2022
It was originally called the Augusta National Invitational. The founders of the club- Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts didn't see eye to eye about what the name should be. Roberts suggest it be called The Masters from the start to reflect the “masters of golf” playing but Jones thought it immodest.Apr 8, 2022
How did the Masters become the Masters?
Alton Jones. Roberts proposed the event be called the Masters Tournament, but Bobby Jones objected thinking it too presumptuous. The name Augusta National Invitation Tournament was adopted and the title was used for five years until 1939, when Jones relented and the name was officially changed.
Why is the Masters so prestigious?
Why is the Masters so important? The Masters is important because, as stated above, it is one of four majors in men's professional golf. Beyond being a major, the Masters holds additional prestige as the winner each year has a standing invitation to come back and compete in the event for the rest of their life.Apr 11, 2021
Why is Augusta so famous?
Founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, the course was designed by Jones and Alister MacKenzie and opened for play in 1932. Since 1934, the club has played host to the annual Masters Tournament, one of the four men's major championships in professional golf, and the only major played each year at the same course.