Southern Tradition: Masters Edition

There are sporting events, and then there’s The Masters Tournament. It’s slower. Quieter. More intentional. It sets the scene for the kind of weekend where people settle in, keep something going on the grill, and let the days unfold instead of rushing through them. And like most good Southern traditions, the food matters just as much as what’s on TV.

As you get ready for an exciting weekend ahead, don’t forget about our April Playlist. It’s the perfect backdrop for the low voices of the Masters commentators. But in case that one doesn’t set do it for you, head to our Spotify page to check out our other lists. Hit subscribe and find your vibe. There’s something for everyone.

The Masters menu might be the most iconic in sports. Few events have food that people actively try to recreate at home.

Pimento cheese sandwiches, egg salad, cheap beer, collectible frosted cups. It’s intentionally simple and hasn’t changed much in decades. That consistency is part of the appeal.

It’s also why it works so well at home. You’re not trying to impress anyone — you’re recreating something familiar, just slightly better.

A lot of pros are quieter about it, but several are known for being into cooking and grilling:

• Jordan Spieth has talked about cooking at home and hosting casually

• Bubba Watson is known for Southern food roots and backyard-style cooking

• Rickie Fowler has leaned into lifestyle and entertaining culture

We love every year seeing what the previous Champ includes in their Champions dinner. The desires of these dudes are all over the place. But Rory’s sounds pretty legit and has us thinking what we might include in our own…

Did you know…the sand in the bunkers is actually quartz?
That bright white sand you see on TV? It’s not typical sand — it’s crushed quartz, which gives it that signature look.

For five decades, Augusta National Golf Club has filled its 44 bunkers with the brilliant white grains produced near the three-stoplight town of Spruce Pine, a four-hour drive to the north. The dramatic contrast of those immaculate bunkers, the bleached-white teeth of the course, and the verdant grass is a hallmark of the Masters golf tournament.

If you’re looking to go all out next year, we can’t recommend the Taste of The Masters Kits any more than we already do.

They are packed with yummy food and memorabilia and make you feel like you’re there when you are actually feet propped on the comfort of your own sofa.

An inside look from a guy who was hired to work in the North Shop at Augusta National during Masters week.

 “The rush is intense. Again, you've got at least 800 people on the floor at the busiest times, lines outside that can be an hour long, and once they're inside people can be very overwhelmed.”

It's not the Masters-at-home until you've made an Azalea. Mix 1¼ oz vodka, 5 oz lemonade and ½ oz of grenadine over ice with a cherry and orange slice garnish and you've got the signature cocktail of the Tournament.

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Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants to Augusta?

—In case he got a hole in one.