Mize's chip. Larry Mize, an Augusta native, holed a chip from 140 feet to win the 1987 Masters in a play-off with Greg Norman.

Jack Nicklaus, the most successful golfer of all time and the most dominant figure ever seen at the Augusta National. The Golden Bear won the title six times: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986.

Mark O'Meara, who shocked the world by winning the Masters in 1998. The 41-year-old American, who at the time was developing a reputation as Tiger Woods' best mate, held off the challenges of David Duval and Fred Couples to win his first Major.

Patrons, the term the Masters prefers to use for the fans or spectators that pour through Augusta's gates.

Qualification, or the 18 different ways to get your name on the Masters entry list - 17 of them are earned, one is a discretionary invite from the club's members. All previous winners of the tournament are invited back.

Rae's Creek, perhaps the most famous part of the course. It plays a pivotal role on both the 12th and 13th holes. Its name hails from John Rae, a well-known local in the late 1700s whose house was the farthest fortress up the Savannah River - at the time, the mouth of the creek - from Fort Augusta. In 1980, Tom Weiskopf found the creek a record six times to card a 13.

Gene Sarazen and his "shot heard 'round the world". In 1935, at the par-five 15th, Sarazen's second shot with a four wood carried the lake in front of the green and rolled into the hole for an unprecedented albatross. The shot allowed him to tie the lead and force a play-off the following day in which he beat Craig Wood.

Tiger Woods, who took the golf world by storm when he carded a course record on his way to the 1997 Masters title. He has since won the Masters twice more and is now chasing an unprecedented third straight Green Jacket.

United States of America, the country that provided every winner until South Africa's Gary Player won the tournament in 1961. But between 1988 and 1994 there was only one American winner.

Roberto de Vincenzo, the Argentine who was robbed of a chance to meet Bob Goalby in a play-off for the 1968 Masters. De Vicenzo signed an incorrect card that showed he had made a four at the 17th instead of a birdie three. The error meant he finished one shot behind Goalby.

Herbert Warren Wind, the man that coined an Augusta legend. The Sports Illustrated reporter dubbed holes 11 through 13 as Amen Corner because of their part in Arnold Palmer's 1958 Masters victory. The phrase came from a jazz record by Clarinest Milton Mezzrow, "Shouting at Amen Corner".

X-rated language, which is totally banned at Augusta. As Bobby Jones once said: "In golf, customs of etiquette and decorum are just as important as rules governing play."

Yardage, which is added every year to stiffen the course's test. Developments in golf technology have made the ball travel further every year, making Augusta easier than it was. Many believe, though, that the added length is to make life harder for Tiger Woods.

Fuzzy Zoeller, won the event in 1979 but is probably best remembered for his insensitive comments about Tiger Woods in 1997. Zoeller's ill-judged attempts at comedy were interpreted as racist - his career has never recovered.