Why The Masters is so secretive

Want a quick round up of all the big headlines across sports? Sign up to The Pulse - The Athletic's daily sports newsletter in your inbox every morning: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/news... Augusta National is probably the most famous golf course in the world, but curiously, it is also one of the most mysterious. The club goes so far to keep its secrets hidden that all journalists who attend the Masters have their press passes fitted with an RFID tracking device. The course is shrouded in secrecy. But why? Written by Kaya Kaynak, illustrated by Henry Cooke. Follow Tifo Sports by The Athletic: TikTok: @tifosports Facebook: @tifosports1 Instagram: @tifosports_ About Tifo Sports by The Athletic: Tifo creates in-depth historical and geopolitical breakdowns of sports across the globe. We know there’s an appetite for thoughtful, intelligent content. For stuff that makes the complicated simple. We provide analysis on the NBA, NFL, tennis, golf and more. Tifo was founded in 2017 and became a part of The Athletic in 2020. The Athletic brings you world-class sports journalism from the best team of writers in the world. Whether it's exclusive interviews, insightful podcasts or thought-provoking stories, The Athletic has you covered. For business inquiries, reach out to [email protected]. Additional footage sourced from freestockfootagearchive.com Music provided by APM Music #Golf #TheMasters #PGAtour