Invitational golf competition held annually since 1934 at the Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga.
, U.S. One of the world's most prestigious golf contests, it comprises 72 holes of stroke play (the player with the lowest score wins). The course, famous for its beauty and for the speed and difficulty of its greens, was designed by Bobby Jones and Alister MacKenzie. The tournament is held during the first full week in April.