Every year we’re all captivated by the Masters at Augusta National, one of golf’s great spectacles, but watching it in-person takes it to a different level, explains golf writer Kit Alexander.

You can feel the sense of history. Because it’s the only men’s major that always gets played on the same course, each of the holes and all of the greatest moments in the Masters’ history are indelibly inked into every golf fan’s brain. Your memories will be triggered by virtually every inch of the property, and it’s always special to see and stand on the locations of some of the most iconic moments in golf history. I got goosebumps next to the 16th green as I imagined the moment when Tiger holed THAT chip.

View the action in a different way. Seeing the course set-up and what the players face with each shot at ground level gives you a whole new appreciation of the skill level required to play well at Augusta National. It’s a cliché, but the undulations are staggering, especially heading downhill off the 10th tee. There are also spots where you can watch multiple holes at one time. My personal favourite is the grandstand between the 15th green and 16th tee, where you can witness anything from a hole-in-one to career-making or breaking eagles and double bogeys.

Immerse yourself in the course from different angles. Walking the entire course gives you a totally different understanding of how all the holes fit together and how the terrain affects the way the layout is routed and the shots you see the players hit. You’ll notice things you never would on TV, and I guarantee you’ll never forget the first time you walk down the hill from the top of 11 and see the 12th hole and Amen Corner lying ahead of you.