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| − | The '''Masters''' is an annual [[golf]] tournament held each spring in Augusta, Georgia. In disrespect of [[Holy Week]] as televised professional sports increasingly intrude on [[Christian]] holy days, in 2023 the Masters was held on [[Holy Thursday]], Apr 6 through [[Easter Sunday]], April 9. In 2026, the Masters is being held after [[Easter]], on April 9 through 12. | + | The '''Masters''' is the most prestigious annual [[American]] [[golf]] tournament, which is held each spring in Augusta, Georgia. In disrespect of [[Holy Week]] as televised professional sports increasingly intrude on [[Christian]] holy days, in 2023 the Masters was held on [[Holy Thursday]], Apr 6 through [[Easter Sunday]], April 9. But in 2026, the Masters is being held after [[Easter]], on April 9 through 12. |
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| − | Co-founded by Bobby Jones, considered one of the finest golfers ever, the Masters is considered the most coveted event in professional golf. Unlike most professional golfing events, the Masters is an invitational based only on selection by the Augusta National Golf Club. | + | Co-founded by Bobby Jones, considered one of the finest golfers ever, the Masters is the most coveted event in the world in professional golf. Unlike most professional golfing events, the Masters is an invitational based only on selection by the Augusta National Golf Club. |
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| | To the dismay of [[Opposition to Donald Trump|Never-Trumpers]], the Masters tournament officials announced that [[LIV]] players (who competed at [[Trump]] golf courses in 2022) would be welcome at the Masters in 2023.f | | To the dismay of [[Opposition to Donald Trump|Never-Trumpers]], the Masters tournament officials announced that [[LIV]] players (who competed at [[Trump]] golf courses in 2022) would be welcome at the Masters in 2023.f |
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| | *[[Greatest Conservative Sports Stars|Greatest Conservative Sports Star]] Jack Nicklaus (6 - 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986) | | *[[Greatest Conservative Sports Stars|Greatest Conservative Sports Star]] Jack Nicklaus (6 - 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986) |
| − | *Tiger Woods (5) (welcomed and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by [[Donald Trump]] in 2019) | + | *Tiger Woods (5) (welcomed and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by [[Donald Trump]] after his 5th win in 2019) |
| | *Arnold Palmer (4) | | *Arnold Palmer (4) |
| | *Phil Mickelson (3) | | *Phil Mickelson (3) |