Golf
Watching The Masters
Start with the place and the ceremony, then learn the scoring words, then follow how the field narrows and the last round tightens.
Terms on this path
An annual major golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club.
Augusta NationalThe golf club and course where The Masters is played.
Green jacketThe garment awarded to the champion at Augusta National.
PatronThe word The Masters uses for a spectator.
Amen CornerThe famous Masters stretch covering holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National.
ParThe number of strokes a skilled player is expected to take to complete a hole.
BirdieOne stroke fewer than the number assigned to a hole.
BogeyOne stroke more than the number assigned to a hole.
Cut lineThe score threshold used to reduce the field after an early stage of a tournament.
LeaderboardThe ordered list showing players and their current scores.
Sunday chargeA late move up the leaderboard during the final round.
ForeA warning shouted when a moving ball may hit someone.
Before the round starts
The Masters, Augusta National, green jacket, patron, and ceremonial tee shot explain why this broadcast sounds different from a regular tournament.
While players move around the course
Par, birdie, bogey, fairway, green, bunker, fore, and Amen Corner explain most of what a viewer hears hole by hole, especially when the leaders reach Augusta's 11th, 12th, and 13th.
When the leaderboard starts to matter
Cut line, leaderboard, Sunday charge, defending champion, and green jacket explain the tournament story around the score.