"A tradition unlike any other."

It’s no secret that I love The Masters.

Each year, I look forward to the sights and sounds of Augusta National Golf Club coming through the TV. While I don’t specifically remember Jack Nicklaus’ 1986 win when I was seven, I vividly remember Tiger Woods’ dominance, Phil Mickelson’ emotional first win after his grandfather passed, and the yearly drama that makes this tournament so special.

For every eagle, hole-in-one, or long birdie putt, there’s a ball in Rae’s Creek, a blow-up hole, or a back-nine collapse. That contrast is what makes it unforgettable.

Rory McIlroy finally broke through last year and backed it up with another green jacket this year.

The magic of Augusta really starts before Sunday with the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, where young golfers chase the same dreams.

It all adds up to an incredible week of golf.

And it always brings me back to my grandpa, who first introduced me to the game. Now I get to share that same love with my family; watching, playing, and building traditions around a game we enjoy together.

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This year was no different. We had our fantasy league (congrats Mom!), hosted a Masters party for Hannah’s golf team (amazing food and drink Heather including an Azalea 🌺 slushi), and laughed every time another piece of Masters gear came out from my 2016 trip to Augusta - thanks to Rob and Julie.

And this is where the learning really shows up for me.

Our kids are already building their own golf memories, competing in local Drive, Chip and Putt events, and Hannah serving as a standard bearer at the 3M Open last year, an experience made even more special knowing she was walking inside the ropes alongside Zach Johnson, the 2007 Masters champion. They’re also getting chances to meet players who competed in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, including golfers like Lottie Woad and Kiara Romero. Those moments matter. They stick.

Just like I look back on golf through my grandpa, I hope they’ll one day look back on these experiences the same way, not just the tournaments or the scores, but the people they met, the time we spent together, and the memories we built along the way.

Maybe one day it won’t feel like a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Augusta National Golf Club - maybe it will be something we get to share again together.

Learn In The Flow Of Life

Jason