Memories of the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013 Masters Tournaments!

Scoreboard at entrance right of first fairway in 2013 Masters.

Scoreboard at entrance right of first fairway in 2013 Masters.

My first visit to Augusta National and The Masters was on a family pilgrimage via a Hilton Head vacation in 1999. I returned in 2005 as a guest of my dear friend and the renown golf bibliographer Richard E. Donovan (The Game of Golf & the Printed Word). I remember how much I felt at home when Dick and I attended the Golf Writers Association of America dinner honoring Dan Jenkins. Then came tw0 more visits with friends and golfing buddies. Since 2009 I have been present at the Masters for the entire week arriving early and leaving late each day. The Augusta National Golf Club is a very special place and The Masters Tournament is an extraordinary golfing competition. Here are some of my pictures, stories and memories from the last five Masters.

Memories of the 2013 Masters Tournament won by Adam Scott:

 

Memories of the 2012 Masters Tournament won by Bubba Watson (1st):

 

Memories of the 2011 Masters Tournament won by Charl Schwartzel:

 

Memories of the 2010 Masters Tournament won by Phil Mickelson (3rd):

 

Memories of the 2009 Masters Tournament won by Angel Cabrera: