Includes bibliographical references.

"The Masters is unquestionably the crown jewel of golf's major tournaments, not only for the transcendent performances it has inspired over the years, but for the incomparable sights and sounds of Augusta National and its environs, each distinct element contributing to the storied, rarefied atmosphere which draws tens of thousands to Georgia each spring. Seven Days in Augusta spans everything from the par-3 contest, to Amen Corner, to Butler Cabin. Mark Cannizzaro goes behind the scenes of the exclusive competition, covering wide-ranging topics including green jacket rituals, tales from The Crow's Nest atop the clubhouse, the extreme lengths some fans have gone to acquire tickets, and what goes on outside the gates during Masters week. Also featuring some of the most memorable and dramatic moments from the tournament's history, this is an essential, expansive look at golf's favorite event"-- Provided by publisher.

Foreword / by Phil Mickelson -- Part one: Monday. First impressions ; The paper ; The locals -- Part two: Tuesday. The dinner ; The town ; The tree -- Part three: Wednesday. Par-3 contest ; The ticket ; Butler cabin -- Part four: Thursday. The restaurant ; Tiger, 1997 ; The patron ; Honorary starters -- Part five: Friday. Arnie ; Daly ; Lefty -- Part six: Saturday. The green jacket ; The el niño enigma ; The big easy ; The protest -- Part seven: Sunday. The shark ; Spieth ; Rory ; Tiger, 2019 ; The caddie -- Epilogue.