2012 Masters Golf Betting at Augusta National Golf Course

US Masters Golf Tournament Betting

April 2-8, 2012
Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta, GA
Purse: US$7,500,000
Hole: 510 yards, par 5
Par: 72
Length: 7,435
Defending Champion: Charl Schwartzel

The Masters is one of the four major championships in men's professional golf. The Masters truly is a tradition unlike any other, with its iconic green jacket and Augusta National Golf Club.

The Masters holds a special place in the minds of players, fans and golf bettors. The players are the worlds best, the prizes are huge and the prestige for the winner is enormous. The tension throughout the tournament is incredible and is felt by an audience of millions thanks to excellent TV coverage. The Masters has traditionally been one of the most popular tournaments for golf betting.

Tiger Woods was going to make the Masters his own personal tournament And while his total of four Masters victories is impressive, Phil Mickelson has closed the gap and his dominating performance in the 2006 Masters gave him his second title in three years.

Augusta National Golf Club

Augusta National Golf Club gets its natural beauty honestly, as the venerable facility was built on the grounds of the former Fruitland Nurseries and each of the 18 holes is adorned with the trees and shrubs for which the holes are named. The course was created by club founder Bobby Jones and course architect Alister Mackenzie in 1933, and is best known for "Amen Corner" -- the 11th, 12th and 13th holes that often spell the difference between success and failure.

Augusta National has been controversially lengthened in recent years, but remains a course where a delicate putting touch is mandatory.

The Masters Golf Green Jacket

In addition to a cash award, the winner of the tournament is presented with a distinctive green jacket, awarded since 1949, and highly coveted among professional golfers. The green coat is actually the official coat worn by members of Augusta National while on the club grounds; each Masters winner becomes an honorary member of the club. Winners keep their jacket for the first year after their first victory, then return it to the club to wear during tournament week each following year.

The tradition that began in 1949, when Sam Snead was the winner. The Green Jacket is only allowed to be removed from Augusta National by the reigning champion, after which it must remain at the club. The only exception to this rule is Gary Player, who failed to return his jacket after his 1961 victory, despite the club's insistence that he do so.

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Winner of The Masters 2011

Charl Schwartzel birdied his last four holes and turned in a low round of 66 to win the 2011 Masters Championship. It marks the first major championship for the 26 year old from South Africa. Starting with a chip-in birdie at No. 1, Schwartzel seized a share of the lead at 11 under at No. 3 when he holed a sand wedge for eagle from 114 yards.

Winner of The Masters 2010

The victory gave Mickelson his fourth major title. In 17 visits to Augusta Mickelson has finished in the top 10 on 13 occasions, winning three green jackets.

Winner of The Masters 2009

Angel Cabrera won his second PGA Tour event, and second major, by beating Kenny Perry in a playoff at the Masters. Angel Cabrera may have only won two PGA Tour events in his career, but he's made them count. Since the 2007 U.S. Open (eight majors ago), Cabrera has won as many majors as Tiger Woods.

Winner of The Masters 2008

Trevor Immelman followed in the illustrious footsteps of Gary Player by becoming only the second South African winner of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National. The 28 year old completed a wire-to-wire victory with a final round of 75 for a three stroke triumph over World Number One, Tiger Woods.

Winner of The Masters 2007

Zach Johnson proved that when he plays his own game, he's capable of winning at golf's highest levels. Johnson, a 31-year-old Iowan, played the round of his life at Augusta National Golf Club. Challenged by some of the game's greatest champions, among them four-time winner Tiger Woods and two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen, Johnson relied on his skill, guile and heart to shoot a final round three-under-par 69 for a 289 total, and a two-shot victory in the Masters.

2006 US Master Final Scores

Phil Mickelson Birthdate: June 16, 1970 Country: United States Best Masters Finish: 1(2006,2004) Position: 1 Status: -7 Rnd. 1 Rnd. 2 Rnd. 3 Rnd. 4 Total Round Scores 70 72 70 69 281