I attended the Masters for the first time. From phone bans to $1.50 sandwiches, here's what it's really like.

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Woman and husband smiling at Founders Circle at Masters
My first time at the Masters Tournament lived up to all of the hype. I think this is a worthy bucket-list experience for anyone — even those who don't follow golf.

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Rory McIlroy's Masters victory earned him $4.5 million. Here's what every winner has won since the tournament began in 1934.

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Rory McIlroy celebrated his win at the 2026 Masters.
Rory McIlroy celebrated his win at the 2026 Masters.

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34 quirks, myths, rules, and traditions that make the Masters unique

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The Masters are among the most watched events in all of sports.

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The best thing about the Masters: No phones

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Patrons watch as Scottie Scheffle at the 2025 Masters on Friday.
Patrons watch Scottie Scheffler at the 2025 Masters on Friday. Notably, there's not a phone in sight.

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Five things that are hard to get even if you're pretty rich

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The Cartier Cheich is one of the most elusive timepieces in the world.

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The owner of a 1,900-square-foot house next to the Masters golf course kept turning down millions of dollars to sell

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Augusta National house not for sale as seen on Google Maps
The Augusta National house not for sale as seen on Google Maps.

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