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The US Masters Championship wasn't always known as such. In its first few years, it was known as The Augusta National Invitational Tournament, changing its name to its current one in 1939. Devised by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, the first championship was played in March 1934. The land was formally Fruitland Nurseries and had the most wonderful array of shrubs and trees, which the holes are named after, making the course instantly recognisable. 1940 saw The Masters move to the first full week in April, where it has stayed ever since.
Bobby Jones was a keen amateur golfer and retired f...

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