The Record Fountain is for those thirsting to know about Masters records | 2022 Masters Skip to main content
Breaking news
 
R4   
2 Rory McIlroy   -7 F
T3 Cameron Smith   -5 F
T3 Shane Lowry   -5 F
    Full Leaderboard
Posted April 14, 2013, 7:57 pm |

The Record Fountain is for those thirsting to know about Masters records

Where to go: Record fountain

The Record Fountain, located left of the 17th green, is one place on the course where you can find the names and scores of all Masters Tournament champions.

It was dedicated in 1959 on the 25th anniversary of the first Masters and is easy to spot: It is hexagonal and includes several drinking fountains. From Horton Smith to Bubba Watson, soon to be joined by Adam Scott, all winners are represented. Patrons will be able to see it when they return for practice rounds in 2014.

A progression of course records at Augusta National, from Ed Dudley’s 69 in 1934 to Greg Norman’s 63 in 1996, is also included.

 

Under the oak tree: Dustin Johnson

Johnson, 28, shot 2-under 70 to finish tied for 13th. It was the best finish in four Masters appearances for the Columbia native. Johnson held the lead Friday but struggled on the last five holes. Off the course, he has made news for dating Paulina Gretzky, the daughter of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.

Q: Does this give you hope to do better at Augusta National going forward?

A: This golf course, it suits me very well. Obviously this year it is my best finish I’ve had here, but it could have been really good.

 

Q: What was the biggest lesson for you this year?

A: Oh, there’s just a few spots you can’t hit it. It seems like late on Friday, I hit it in all the spots I can’t hit it. And I know where I can’t hit it, I just hit poor golf shots.

 

Q: You are playing with Gretzky in the Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After the Masters event in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Did you recruit him?

A: Yes, I did. He’s going to come with us and we’re heading over there right now.

 

History lesson: Green jacket

The green coat is the most visible reward given to a Masters champion, but with it comes great responsibility. The reigning champion gets to keep his jacket for one year and then he returns it to the club.

Champions are asked to wear appropriate attire with the jacket.

Custom also calls for the defending champion to help the new winner into his jacket. In the case of a repeat champion, the club chairman or the golfer himself can perform the honor.

 

Dustin Johnson

 

Player Gallery: D. Johnson

 

 

 

Click thumbnails for more photos