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Fun facts about Masters, Augusta National trees, bridges and more you may not know about

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For players and fans alike, it's the holy grail of North American golf. This year's Masters, the 89th rendition of the event, has enjoyed as much build-up and anticipation as any. You could spend days learning about the history of the tournament and Augusta National.

Sure, you know that Jack, Tiger and Arnie have combined for 15 green jackets and you're probably plenty familiar with azaleas, but there are other things you may not know about the event and the course.

Trees on Magnolia Lane are over 160 years old

The famous Magnolia Lane extends from the entrance gate to the clubhouse, but here's a fun fact: the large magnolia trees that line both sides of the 330-yard road date to the late 1850s.