The Master’s Other Awards

December 3, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Golf History

Manistee National Golf - Cutters Ridge
Creative Commons License photo credit: danperry.com   Everyone knows about the infamous Green Jacket awarded to the winner of the Masters golf tournament held at Augusta National every spring but most people aren’t aware of the other awards given during the event.  Here is a list of the remainder of the awards:

Golf MedalWinnerSilver Medal and Silver Salver: Runner UpSilver CupLow AmateurSilver MedalAmateur runner-upCrystal Vase: Each day’s low scoreLarge Crystal BowlHole-in-onePair of Crystal GobletsEagle Large Crystal BowlDouble Eagle.

From 1955 through 1992, the winner received a silver box (originally a cigarette case) engraved with all the year’s competitors.

The amateur awards are given only to players who make the 36 hole cut.

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