The 88th Masters Tournament: 19 Fascinating Facts

💡Augusta National provides RFID badges to media members, allowing officials to track their location on the premises.

🏆Unlike other golf tournaments, the Masters awards prize money to players who don't make the cut.

🏡Augusta homeowners can rent out their homes for 14 days during the Masters without paying taxes on the income.

🛍️The Masters generates about $70 million in merchandise sales, thanks to limited availability and on-site purchasing only.

🎫Tickets to the Masters are distributed through a lottery system, giving lucky winners the chance to attend at a lower price.

How much is the winner's purse for the Masters tournament?

—The winner of the Masters receives the biggest check at $3.2 million out of the total $18 million purse.

Do players who don't make the cut receive any prize money?

—Yes, even golfers who don't make the cut at the Masters still receive a check for $10,000.

Why are home rentals in Augusta so expensive during the tournament?

—Home rentals in Augusta command high rates during the Masters due to the high demand from players, brands, and attendees.

How much does the Masters generate in merchandise sales?

—The Masters generates approximately $70 million in merchandise sales for the week, averaging $1 million per hour.

How can I attend the Masters if I'm not selected through the lottery?

—If you're not selected through the lottery, you can purchase daily passes on the secondary market, but they can cost more than $11,000 per day.

00:00Introduction to the 88th Masters Tournament and a change in the format of the video.

00:25Insight #1: RFID badges provided to media members for tracking their location on the premises.

00:52Insight #2: Prize money awarded to golfers who don't make the cut at the Masters.

01:13Insight #3: High rates for home rentals in Augusta during the Masters.

01:51Insight #4: Massive merchandise sales at the Masters due to limited availability and on-site purchasing only.

02:52Insight #5: Distribution of Masters tickets through a lottery system.

05:53Additional interesting facts about the Masters, including Augusta's expansion, private jets, and media rights.

08:01The historical significance and uniqueness of Augusta National and the Masters tournament.