The best athletes in the sport of golf meet annually at this prestigious tournament

Professional golf consists of dozens of different tournaments which take place in all four corners of the world. One of these, The Masters, is the first of four crucial events in the men’s league which defines a major champion. Its victor dons the highly coveted “Green Jacket” and is automatically invited to the next Masters the following year and each year after that.

The tournament, which was founded all the way back in the 1930s, sees the best athletes in the sport of golf face-off against each other in a rigorous four days of competitive rounds.

This year, those rounds were dominated by a special playmaker who managed to make history by coming in the first place. Aside from that, there were several other points we thought worthy of note. Here are some key takeaways from one of the most unique Masters events in recent years.

Hideki Matsuyama’s Historic Win Makes Him a National Hero

By now everyone knows that Japanese-born golfer Hideki Matsuyama clinched a historic Masters win this year, his first-ever Green Jacket and third PGA Tour victory.

This accomplishment has quickly made Matsuyama a national hero in his country, especially setting a precedent for his future Summer Olympic games appearance back home in Tokyo. Although the athlete had competed at the Masters before, his performance had only ever earned him low-amateur honors until now. This win clearly means a lot for both Matsuyama and the nation of Japan.

Jordan Spieth is Clearly Back in Action

Looking ahead to the Masters 2022, Jordan Spieth is already in a top position to attain the Green Jacket according to the latest Golf Betting Odds, as his performance in Augusta this year is a clear indication that he is looking forward to taking back the title in the near future.

Only a few elite golfers, such as Matsuyama, have been able to beat him throughout the years and fans love watching him compete as he consistently defeats numerous athletes in his section. Although he has only won a single Masters title, back in 2015, his name has appeared on the top leaderboard many times and this year was no different.

Tiger Woods: Professional Golf’s Main Figure

Although Tiger did not compete at this year’s Masters due to an injury sustained in a February car crash, the legend was still present at the prestigious tournament as he has been every year before. Even when he isn’t putting on the green, fans go wild when they see him walk onto the course.

The golfer has won a grand total of five titles in Augusta and continues to be an iconic figure in the sport both in the U.S. and abroad. When Hideki Matsuyama clinched victory, Woods was front and center to congratulate Hideki after his monumental accomplishment.

One of the most important legs of the PGA Tour, The Masters takes place at the luxurious Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia

There is Truly Nothing Like a Green Jacket Win

Every golfer who has ever won a Master’s title has shown a great deal of emotion upon receiving the Green Jacket. Although many other tournaments are present throughout the PGA tour, it’s clear that there is nothing quite like claiming victory at this annual event.