Masters Tournament Viewing Guide - MASSGOLF

A VIEWERS (And Eaters) GUIDE TO THE 2023 MASTERS TOURNAMENT

Another year, another fruitless entry into the Masters ticket lottery. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to estimates from bookies.com, your chances of winning a single-day ticket through the lottery process are about 0.55%.

Fortunately, with a robust array of streaming options via the Masters website and app to complement the telecast, you don’t have to be a badge holding patron to immerse yourself in the tournament.  While you’ll be able to delve into the sights and sounds of Augusta in hi-definition, what about the tastes? Our ‘Masters Eats’ section below has you covered.

HOW TO WATCH THE TOURNAMENT

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Television/Radio
LIVE TV Coverage – ESPN 3:00-7:30 p.m.
LIVE Radio Coverage – SiriusXM 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Online Coverage (US Only)
LIVE on Masters.com and the Masters App – 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (On The Range, Featured Groups, Holes 4-6, Amen Corner, Holes 15-16, Broadcast)

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Television/Radio
LIVE TV Coverage – CBS 3:00-7:00 p.m.
LIVE Radio Coverage – SiriusXM 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Online Coverage (US Only)
LIVE on Masters.com and the Masters App – 10:15 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (On The Range, Featured Groups, Holes 4-6, Amen Corner, Holes 15-16, Broadcast)

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

Television/Radio
LIVE TV Coverage – CBS 2:00-7:00 p.m.
LIVE Radio Coverage – SiriusXM 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Online Coverage (US Only)
LIVE on Masters.com and the Masters App – 10:15 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (On The Range, Featured Groups, Holes 4-6, Amen Corner, Holes 15-16, Broadcast, Green Jacket Ceremony)

MASTERS EATS

Every year on Masters Monday, photos of the oh-so-quaint concession stand menu begin to circulate. Can you believe that a club of such staggering wealth and power only wants $1.50 for a sandwich and $5.00 for a beer? It seems unlikely that egg salad sales funded the new 13th tee. The beauty of the menu lies in its simplicity, which means many of the offerings can be made at home. So if you’re hosting a viewing party, or you just want to feel a bit closer to Augusta, try out one of these recipes:

Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe

  • ▢ 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ▢ 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • ▢ 4 oz cream cheese soften to room temperature
  • ▢ 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • ▢ 4 oz jar pimientos small diced in jar, drained
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon onion very finely minced
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • ▢ 8 slices white bread.

 

Begin by combining all the ingredients except the diced pimentos into a medium size bowl.

  1. Mix with a large wooden spoon until the pimento spread is smooth and creamy.
  2. Next, drain the pimentos in a fine mesh strainer. Discard the juice. Drain pimentos in a fine mesh strainer.
  3. Carefully fold in the drained pimentos into the cheese mixture.
  4. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
  5. For authentic Masters Pimento Cheese, serve as a sandwich on white bread.

Masters Peach Ice Cream Sandwich

Cookie Ingredients

  • ▢ 3/4 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • ▢ 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • ▢ 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • ▢ 1/4 cup light clear corn syrup
  • ▢ 1 egg large
  • ▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ▢ 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • ▢ 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ▢ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt

Peach Ice Cream Ingredients

  • ▢ 1 gallon peach ice cream
  • ▢ 18oz peaches, frozen
  • ▢ 1/2 cup whipping cream

Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. You could also spray them with non-stick cooking spray if you prefer.
  2. Place room temperature butter, brown and white sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, almond extract, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
  3. Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat until well blended.
  4. Using the 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop, drop cookie dough balls on the parchment lined baking sheets, about two inches apart.
  5. Bake the cookies for 12 -14 minutes. You want a chewy yet firm cookie, not crisp so keep an eye on them around the 11 min. mark.
  6. After the cookies have been baked and cooled, pair them generally about the same size cookies. This makes it easier when you’re ready to assemble your sandwiches.

Peach Ice Cream

  1. Allow the ice cream in the store bought container to thaw just a bit. Set it on your counter until you can easily place a knife in the center.
  2. Next, place the ice cream in a VitaMix blender or something similar. Add the frozen peaches and heavy whipping cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Line a quarter-sheet baking pan with wax paper. Add the mixture of the peach ice cream and smooth it out level with a spatula.
  4. Freeze this pan for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Assemble The Ice Cream Sandwich

  1. Choose a cookie cutter the size of your baked cookies. To ensure a clean cut, rinse the cutter with cold water. Do this each time before you cut the ice cream.
  2. Carefully press down your cookie cutter into the sheet of frozen ice cream.
  3. After cutting through, gently place your free hand underneath the wax paper and push up from the bottom to e sure you have a clean cut.
  4. Put the cutter on the bottom of one of the cookies.
  5. Using a spoon, push the ice cream from the cutter onto the cookie bottom.
  6. Place the other cookie on top to make the homemade ice cream sandwich.

OTHER WAYS TO WATCH/FOLLOW

Masters fans will once again have the opportunity to view the Tournament in a number of other unique and engaging ways. For links and more information these unique viewing experiences CLICK HERE.

  • Live Scoring – The traditional Masters leaderboard will be again updated to allow for live tracking of the event.
  • Every Shot, Every Hole – This feature allows viewers to watch every shot from every player in the field.
  • My Group – This creates a personalized feed of every shot from your favorite players.
  • Watch Parties – The newest addition to the Masters viewing experience allows viewers to invite friends to watch with you and connect via text, voice and video on any of the live video streams.

 

COURSE UPDATES TO LOOK FOR

In a story released on Masters.com, it was confirmed that significant changes have been made to the par-5 13th hole. The tee was raised about eight feet higher and moved 35 yards farther back. In recent years, 13 was often a green light for players to try to reach in two, but the added length will leave them second guessing.

“There’s a great quote from Bobby Jones dealing specifically with the 13th hole, which has been lengthened over time, and he said that the decision to go for the green in two should be a momentous one,” Augusta National and Masters Tournament Chairman Fred Ridley said. “And I would have to say that our observations of these great players hitting middle and even short irons into that hole is not a momentous one.”

Look out for this hole when players are looking to make a Sunday afternoon charge. Take on the creek with a long second shot and bring eagle into play, or lay it back and let their wedge game do the talking?

The story was written by Mass Golf Member and Mass Golf Editorial Contributor, Jim McCabe. READ STORY

The 13th green at Augusta National Golf Club (Credit: Martin Miller/Augusta National)

 

 

 

Photo Credits & Sources
Banner: Logan Whitton/Augusta National

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