Masters 2022: Origins of golf's most prestigious tournament

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The iconic green jackets are back. 

The 86th edition of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club kicks off Thursday morning with the first set of players teeing off at around 8 a.m. ET. 

In order to better appreciate this prestigious event, you have to understand the history and unique traditions that make the Masters, the Masters. 

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The first tournament was held in 1934, just a few years after legendary American golfer Bobby Jones established Augusta National Golf Club with the help of investment banker Clifford Roberts, who was the longtime chairman of the club from 1931-1976. 

Bobby Jones tries out his "perfect course" in the making. Here's a rear view of the King of Golfers, Bobby Jones, testing shots on his new National Golf Course, which will be completed next December. Bobby stated that the course, when completed, will exceed his highest expectations. He was elated over the layout of traps, bunkers, and holes. With Jones are Dr. Alister W. MacKenzie, noted Scottish Golf architect who has collaborated with Jones, and Clifford Roberts, Wall Street financier. (Getty Images)

The Fruitland Nurseries, a 365-acre property nestled on the border of Georgia and South Carolina, was purchased in 1931 for $70,000, and construction on the site began shortly after, under the direction of famed golf course architect Dr. Alister Mackenzie.

The design of the course was built to incorporate the natural beauty of the grounds. The rolling greens are hard to capture in pictures but if you’re ever lucky enough to step on the grounds, it's hard not to