To Do List at The Masters: First Time Guide
Consider this your to do list at The Masters if this is your first time going. The Masters means a lot of things to a lot of people. For some it’s the first sign that Spring is here. For others it’s the holy grail of golf. No matter what camp you fall into, going to The Masters is on most golfers and sports fans bucket list. If you’re going for the first time this year there are some things you must check off your to do list at The Masters.
There are so many things on a first timers’ to do list at The Masters. And depending what day your badge is for, you can document your time. Cameras are permitted during practice rounds on the grounds at Augusta National. If your first experience at The Masters is for a practice round all of the tournament day amenities are available.
Patrons on Wednesday get the best of both worlds. The elite players in the field are usually out on the course for at least 9 holes making final preparations. The Par-3 Contest is one of the coolest traditions in golf. The golfers are relaxed and really taking in the beauty of Augusta National and the patrons during the Par-3.
It is a great way to see how these guys play a round with their buddies. It’s a ton of fun, but you have to get there early and claim your spot with your chair. I have never been to the Par-3, but it has to be on your to do list at The Masters if you’re going to be there on Wednesday.
For patrons with badges for Thursday through Sunday things are a little different. Cameras are not permitted and neither are cell phones on tournament days. Leave your phone in your car. If you forget and bring it to the gate there is a check stand where you can leave it for the day. It feels weird at first, but after an hour it’s a luxury. It seems silly, but put this on your to do list at The Masters.
Add this to your to do list at The Masters: Get a chair.
Even if your plan is to follow a group or two around the course, having a home base is nice if you want to rest your legs in the middle of the day. It can also be a great meet up spot if your group gets separated. There are no cell phones, so getting separated can present a problem if you don’t have a meet up point. Once you set it down just put a business card in the back pocket and that will be your chair for the rest of the day. It is worth it to get a chair.
Try all of the food. The pimento cheese sandwich steals all the headlines. However my go-to is the chicken sandwich. This will take you back to middle school lunch with its simplicity. Add some honey mustard to it. trust me. The ice cream is also very popular on hotter days. Get them early because they tend to go quickly.
My last piece of advice for what should be on a first timers to do list at The Masters is a little superficial. But you have to go to the clubhouse and get your Masters gear. Fair warning: you can spend a ton of money here if you’re not careful. I normally load up on hats for friends and business associates. The thought goes a really long ways, and for someone who loves golf the Masters logo is instantly recognizable.
So there it is; your to do list at The Masters. Prepare ahead of time, enjoy the time you have on the course, and soak in the atmosphere. For my money Augusta National is the best sporting event to attend in the world.