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Mike Hall

SHOCKING: Why are masters fans called patrons - What They Never Told You

Patrons at the second hole of Augusta National.

Some of the elements that set The Masters apart from any other tournament are its many traditions and quirks, including the honorary starters who begin the event and the requirement for caddies to wear boiler suits.

However, it’s not just those directly involved in the action that are at the mercy of the unique qualities of the Major and its home, Augusta National.

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