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Rory McIlroy during his practice round at the Masters. Photograph: Harry How/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy during his practice round at the Masters. Photograph: Harry How/Getty Images

Golf quiz: the bossy, crusty and dazzling Masters venue Augusta National

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Augusta has dyed its ponds and added recordings of birds singing into TV broadcasts to enhance the club’s sheen but its image has not always sparkled

  1. 1.Augusta National was established in 1933. When did the club first grant membership to a woman?
  2. 2.Why was Ricky Fowler told off by a Masters official in 2011?
  3. 3.Three of these items are banned at the Masters. Which one is allowed?
  4. 4.The Masters was first played at Augusta in 1934. When did the first black player take part?
  5. 5.Why was CBS commentator Jack Whitaker removed from Masters broadcasts in the 1960s?
  6. 6.What is Augusta National's word for what most of us would call 'spectators'?
  7. 7.What special piece of clothing do Augusta members wear while on the club's grounds?
  8. 8.What was club chairman Billy Payne talking about when he said: '[It] is difficult news to accept. We obtained opinions from the best … available and, unfortunately, were advised that no recovery was possible. We have begun deliberations of the best way to address the future … and pay tribute to this iconic symbol of our history. Rest assured, we will do both appropriately'?
  9. 9. How much does a souvenir umbrella cost at Augusta National?
  10. 10.Bill Gates is a member but why did he have to wait for years to join?
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