Mastering the Masters: Bobby Jones and the Birth of America's Greatest Golf Tournament

The Masters: The Origin Story of the World's Most Prestigious Golf Tournament

Since 1934, the Masters has been the world's most prestigious and widely-watched golf tournament, held annually in the second week of April. The tournament's conception and establishment are intricately tied to the legacy of Bobby Jones, a living golf legend who won the Grand Slam in 1930 at the age of 28 and then retired. Jones went on to found Augusta National Golf Club and sought a high-profile event for his new course, but he was not the sole architect of the Masters' success.

Equally crucial was Clifford Roberts, a banker and close friend of Jones, who enthusiastically embraced Jones' vision and became his right-hand man in bringing that vision to life. In "Making the Masters," award-winning golf writer David Barrett delves into the fascinating details of how Jones and Roberts built the tournament from the ground up, navigating the challenges of establishing a golf club and tournament during the tough economic times of the 1930s.

The book vividly chronicles the events of the 1934 and 1935 Masters, with the climactic moment being Gene Sarazen's spectacular victory in 1935. Set against the backdrop of golf and America in the 1930s, "Making the Masters" provides an informative and engaging read for fans of the tournament and students of golf history.

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