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Think you know everything about The Masters? Think again? This Slideshare is packed full of interesting stats and facts you probably didn't know. For more golf information, and to book tee times, visit http://www.AmericanGolf.com

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Page 1: What You Didn't Know About The Masters

THE MASTERST O U R N A M E N T

M�tering

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"Augusta National Invitational"The Masters Tournament was known as:

1934 - 1938

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The Masters wasthe �rst golf tournament to:Dwight Eisenhower

Is the only U.S. president to have been a club member

Broadcastin high-definition

Broadcaston the radio

Have bleachers

The Masters only allows4 minut� of advert�ing per hourwith only 3 sponsors:

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$Sponsorships cost between

$7 million - $10 million

Earnings vary from

depending on placement in the top 47 golfers

$1,350,000 - $21,750

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Average attempts before first victory

6 attempts

Former championshave a separate locker room

Average champion age

32.66 years old

21 years3 months 14 days old

Youngest champion�ger Woods1997

46 years2 months 23 days old

Oldest championJack Nicklaus1986

Is the widest margin of victoryTiger Woods, 1997

12 strok�

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Jack Nicklaus1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986

6Arnold Palmer1958, 1960, 1962, 1964

4�ger Woods1997, 2001, 2002, 2005

4Jimmy Demaret1940, 1947, 1950

3Sam Snead1949, 1952, 1954

3Gary Player1961, 1974, 1978

3Nick Faldo1989, 1990, 1996

3Phil Mickelson2004, 2006, 2010

3Horton Smith1934, 1936

2Byron Nelson1937, 1942

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TOPwith the most winsmembers

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19771982

19871992

19972002

2007

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The Masters ViewershipTiger Woods’ wins

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at the 4th1at the 6th4

at the 12th3at the 16th10

Holes in oneFrom 1934 to 2007, there were 18 holes in one. Left handed winners

Bubba Watson2012

Phil Mickelson2004, 2006, 2010

Mike Weir2003

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Jack Nicklaus1965-1966

Nick Faldo 1989-1990

�ger Woods 2001-2002

Only3have won back to back titlesmembers

Phil Mickelson 200125

Most birdies in one tournament:

Bruce Crampton19744

Most eagles in one tournament:

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Sources:http://www.masters.com/en_US/discover/records.htmlhttp://www.golftoday.co.uk/tours/majors/Masters_records.htmlhttp://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/20-fun-facts-about-the-masters-1.2793182

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