Masters

American

[mas-terz, mah-sterz] / ˈmæs tərz, ˈmɑ stərz /

noun

Edgar Lee, 1869–1950, U.S. poet and novelist.
William Howell, 1915–2001, U.S. physician: researcher on human sexual behavior (husband of Virginia E. Johnson).

Masters British

/ ˈmɑːstəz /

noun

Edgar Lee. 1868–1950, US poet; best known for Spoon River Anthology (1915)

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Augusta National Golf Club, annual home of the Masters, originally sported only 24 bunkers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

His absence this year, for the tournament that runs from 9 to 12 April, means it will be the first time since 1994 that both Mickelson and Tiger Woods will not feature in the Masters.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He recently competed in a hybrid TGL event and hadn’t ruled out a return at next week’s Masters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being,” Masters chairman Fred Ridley said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“I’m standing next to John Masters, owner of M.D. Emergency Services. What are you doing down here, John?”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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