Masters Moments: A Rundown of the Details Transforming the Four-Day Tournament

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April 12, 2023

The 2023 Masters weekend has come to a close, and as usual, it features almost all of the top golfers in the world. With the amateur golfer, Sam Bennett placing in the Top Five for the majority of the weekend and the 28-year-old Spaniard winning his second major championship on Sunday at the 2023 Masters, the tournament once again demonstrates why it is the center of some of golf's greatest moments.

If you missed the 2023 Masters or still want to bask in the excitement of all the conversations, here is a rundown over the 72-hole-four-day tournament!

Incorporating Technology into the Masters

We all know the Masters Tournament is famed for its blooming azaleas, majestic pines, and beautiful dogwoods, as well as for the iconic green jacket, pimento cheese sandwiches, and other foods. But while the food and landscape are legacy traits, the implementation of technology is new. The classic golf tournament, which has been running for more than 85 years, has undergone some modernization. The media tickets (badges) now incorporate RFID chips to track and help maintain the healthy spacing of its patrons in Augusta while also supporting security for such a highly visible event.

It was estimated that the 2023 Masters will total almost $70 million in merchandise sales. This translates to $10 million each day and $1 million per hour, and the demand is so great because sales are purposefully restricted to in-person participants only. From the size of the Masters Golf Tournament to a more intimate golf event, RepSpark Microsites streamlines the process of ordering event merchandise for your customers and generates revenue growth for Golf Brands and their Green Grass Partners.

Golf Gear on the Green

Every year, the Masters signals the unofficial start of the golf season. As a result, golf businesses are motivated to create products that are inspired by the first major of the year with subtle allusions to the course and location. According to Golf Digest, nearly every on-course item you can imagine has been updated in the style of Augusta, including golf shoes, headcovers, golf bags, apparel, and more.

With their Asher Picnic Pack golf gloves for this tournament season, Asher Golf brought the Masters traditions to life. The Pimento Premium Glove and the Peachy Premium Glove are both constructed with materials of the finest tour-grade quality for the ideal fit and a little more taste on the golf course.

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Linksoul entered the tournament week with their Lee Elder X Linksoul Charity Golf Towel, which was created in honor of the legendary golfer Lee Elder and his contributions to the game. Linksoul consistently creates environmentally friendly, high-quality products, and is now adding a philanthropic line with the LEE ELDER X LINKSOUL '23 Collection.

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Looking for gear that is light, breathable, packable, waterproof, and Masters themed? Galvin Green brought the style to the weekend with their Amen - Waterproof Jacket which has a sleek design that was sure to protect you from those rainy and windy weather conditions during the tournament weekend.

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And what about the amateur Sam Bennett who brought the heat to the tournament? The 2022 U.S. Amateur champion played against some of the top golfers in the world and although he did not place where he had hoped, he had a dedicated and true brand by his side. Johnnie-o knows all about quality, style, and commitment to the game of golf, and supported Sam along his journey with breathable, moisture-wicking, and protective-performance-ready gear for a memorable weekend.

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The competition is the opening of the four yearly major championships for men's professional golf. It is a period when not only the best athletes in the world congregate, but also when traditions, technical advancements, new spring fashions, and more are born. The Masters Tournament is not just a spectacle for golfers but for all walks of life.

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