The Masters TournamentThe Masters is one of four major championships in men's golf and the first to take place each year. Unlike the other major championships, the Masters is held every year at the same location, Augusta National Golf Club, a private golf club in Augusta, Georgia, USA. The Masters was started by Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones who designed Augusta National with legendary course architect Alister MacKenzie. In addition to a cash award, the winner of the tournament is presented with a distinctive green jacket, awarded since 1949, highly coveted among professional golfers. The green coat is actually the official coat worn by members of Augusta National while on the club grounds; each Masters winner becomes an honorary member of the club. Winners keep their jacket for the first year after their first victory, then return it to the club to wear during tournament week each following year. In line with the other majors, winning the Masters gives a golfer several privileges which make his career much more secure, if he is not already one of the elite of the sport. Masters champions are automatically invited to play in the other three majors (the US Open, British Open and the PGA Championship) for the next five years, and earn a lifetime invitation to the Masters. They also receive membership on the PGA TOUR for the following five seasons and invitations to THE PLAYERS Championship for five years. ControversyIn 1975 Lee Elder became the first African-American to qualify for the Masters. Then, in 1997, headlines were made around the world when Tiger Woods won the Masters. More recently, the club was targeted by Martha Burk, who organized a failed protest at the 2003 Tournament to pressure the club to accept female members. The club awards successive one-year television contracts to CBS and USA Network. In 2005 CBS televised the Masters for the 50th consecutive year. WinnersNumbers in brackets after "Playoff" indicate the number of players involved. Multiple winnersThe following men have won the Masters Tournament more than once to 2005 inclusive.
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The following men have won the Masters Tournament more than once to 2005 inclusive. Erika is also a Scientologist. Numbers in brackets after "Playoff" indicate the number of players involved. For her performance in Traffic she received the awards for Female Breakthrough Performance at the MTV Movie Awards, Female Standout Performance at the Young Hollywood Awards, and Outstanding Performance by a Cast Ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2005 CBS televised the Masters for the 50th consecutive year. Erika was named one of People Magazine's 'Breakthrough Stars of 2001'. The club awards successive one-year television contracts to CBS and USA Network. These shows include Frasier, The Practice, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and Touched By An Angel. More recently, the club was targeted by Martha Burk, who organized a failed protest at the 2003 Tournament to pressure the club to accept female members. Erika had several small roles in various television programs before starting her movie career. Then, in 1997, headlines were made around the world when Tiger Woods won the Masters. Of Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Welsh, and Irish descent, she started out on television in commercials for McDonald's. In 1975 Lee Elder became the first African-American to qualify for the Masters. She was born in Seattle, Washington to Steve Christensen (an insurance worker) and Kathy (a construction manager), though she was raised in Los Angeles, California. . Erika Christensen (born 19 August 1982) is an American actress notable for her appearance in such films as Traffic (2000) and The Perfect Score (2004). They also receive membership on the PGA TOUR for the following five seasons and invitations to THE PLAYERS Championship for five years. Leave It to Beaver (1997). Masters champions are automatically invited to play in the other three majors (the US Open, British Open and the PGA Championship) for the next five years, and earn a lifetime invitation to the Masters. Can of Worms (1999). In line with the other majors, winning the Masters gives a golfer several privileges which make his career much more secure, if he is not already one of the elite of the sport. Thanks (1999) (TV series). Winners keep their jacket for the first year after their first victory, then return it to the club to wear during tournament week each following year. Traffic (2000). The green coat is actually the official coat worn by members of Augusta National while on the club grounds; each Masters winner becomes an honorary member of the club. Home Room (2002). In addition to a cash award, the winner of the tournament is presented with a distinctive green jacket, awarded since 1949, highly coveted among professional golfers. Swimfan (2002). The Masters was started by Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones who designed Augusta National with legendary course architect Alister MacKenzie. The Banger Sisters (2002). Unlike the other major championships, the Masters is held every year at the same location, Augusta National Golf Club, a private golf club in Augusta, Georgia, USA. Wuthering Heights (2003) (TV). The Masters is one of four major championships in men's golf and the first to take place each year. The Perfect Score (2004). Jose Maria Olazabal: 1994, 1999. Riding the Bullet (2004). Ben Crenshaw: 1984, 1995. The Upside of Anger (2005). Bernhard Langer: 1985, 1993. The Sisters (2005). Seve Ballesteros: 1980, 1983. Flightplan (2005). Tom Watson: 1977, 1981. Ben Hogan: 1951, 1953. Byron Nelson: 1937, 1942. Horton Smith: 1934, 1936. 2 wins
Sam Snead: 1949, 1952, 1954. Jimmy Demaret: 1940, 1947, 1950. 3 wins
Arnold Palmer: 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964. 4 wins
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