The Masters Tournament celebrates its 75th year in 2011.
Past Masters champions who are expected to play in this year’s tournament include Fred Couples, Ben Crenshaw, Sandy Lyle, Phil Michelson, Larry Mize, Tiger Woods, and Angel Cabrera, among others.
Amateurs expected to compete for the famous “Green Jacket” include Jin Joeng, Lion Kim and Nathan Smith.
The tournament takes place April 7-10, 2011 at the Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta Georgia. It is part of the PGA Tour, the PGA European Tour, and the Japan Golf Tour.
Last year’s total purse was $7.5 million, with $1.35 million going to the winner, Phil Michelson, who shot a 272 (16 under par). The 2010 Tournament included 96 players, 48 of whom survived the cut.
Online live streaming video includes live coverage on Masters.com, including the Par 3 Contest, Amen Corner (Holes 11, 12 and 13), and Holes 15 and 16. The TV schedule is as follows.
Thursday, April 7
3 pm – 7 pm ESPN (Live coverage)
8 pm – 11 pm ESPN (Replay of earlier telecast)
11:30-11:45 pm CBS (Highlights show)
Friday, April 8
3 pm – 7 pm ESPN (Live coverage)
8 pm – 11 pm ESPN (Replay of earlier telecast)
11:30-11:45 pm CBS (Highlights show)
Saturday, April 9
3:30 – 7 pm CBS (Live coverage)
Sunday, April 10
2-7 pm CBS (Live coverage of the Final Round)
The 2010 Tournament television coverage was also by CBS Sports and ESPN.
The 2012 Tournament will take place April 2-8, 2012.
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