From cheap eats to a prohibition on running, a look at the traditions of the Masters

NPR | By Steve Futterman

Published April 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM EDT

The Masters, the famed golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, is known for its beauty and traditions, from inexpensive food, a ban on cell phones and the winner's green jacket.

Steve Futterman

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