When people think about the most iconic sporting events, most tend to say the Super Bowl, the World Series, or the Olympics. They are not wrong, to be fair. However, nobody ever throws The Masters in that conservation. The Masters is the pinnacle of the golf world. Every golfer’s dream is to throw the green jacket, be remembered forever, and become immortal.
It is one of the four majors throughout the golf season. Each golfer becomes tested every round trying to play the best of their ability. The Masters have given golf fans some of the most iconic moments within the sport. Just recently, in 2019, we saw one of the best comeback stories in all sports.
Tiger Woods was written off two years prior. Fans didn’t even know if we would see him play again. He suffered numerous leg injuries and personal struggles, and it was hinted that nobody, not even him, could win again at that high of a level. His win at the 2019 Masters shows his resilience and determination that anyone can win at that level. A bunch of the greats of the game commended Woods on his win and said it was great to see.
Moments like these are why sports lovers fell in love with watching sports. When unpredictable events happen, the sport you are watching becomes even greater. Nobody thought he would win that year, even make the cut. However, Woods believed when nobody didn’t. Many called this “The return to glory” as he sank that final putt. What better place than to do it then the most iconic sports venue of all time.
The Masters is something that non-golf fans hear about just because of its weight. Every April, this four-day stretch of 72 holes is played at what is known to be one of the most mentally challenging courses of all time. Each golfer describes the sport as a constant mental battle, as you have a lot of time to think.
The simple roars you will hear on the TV during the final rounds are some of the most entertaining things you will see. The simple quietness when the golfer is over his ball makes you feel every ounce of suspense. The Masters showcases the best of their craft battle against each other as each to hit the perfect shot each stroke.
It is the only major sport or golf event held at the same place every single year. The four day stretch is played exclusively at the Augusta National Club. The Masters also holds a Par 3 contest that players can compete in with their family before the four day stretch is played. It is served to relax the players and have fun with everyone else there.
The Masters belongs in the conversation as one of the greatest sporting events of all time. Tiger’s famous chip or Bubbas Waston’s recovery shot in a playoff to win. The Masters has given us some of the most electrifying moments with the sport.
If you don’t believe me, turn on your TV and watch the first tee shot this Thursday.
