Masters Survey 2025: What is one word to describe the drive down Magnolia Lane?
Masters Survey 2025: What is one word to describe the drive down Magnolia Lane?
The drive down Magnolia Lane hits differently (so we hear). Even reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler articulated this feeling last week during his Masters press conference on March 19
'I think when you pull in the gates, I think that's the most special thing for me. I really feel like you're just kind of turning into this whole other world. It's like a different place than the world just outside the gates,' he said. 'And you pull in, and everything else just kind of melts away.'
Gary Woodland said he drives slower down it, especially the first day, so he can soak it all in.
'There's nothing like making that turn on to Magnolia Lane. I get goose bumps every time,' Matt Kuchar said. 'That turn down Magnolia Lane is like coming down the stairs as a kid at Christmas. You just know something awesome is around the corner.'
'It never gets old,' said Rickie Fowler. 'And it's it makes it even more fun when you have people going in with you, when it's there, you know, first time. And just to kind of see them experience it as well.'
Today's question to Masters champions and participants past and present was to name one word to describe the drive down Magnolia Lane?
'There's a lot more than just one word,' Fowler said.
We heard 15 different choices with just three repeats, which is pretty cool.
Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas and Webb Simpson: Peaceful.
Billy Horschel and Matt Kuchar: Goosebumps.
Gary Woodland: Perfect.
Adam Scott: Exciting.
Harris English: Incredible.
Rickie Fowler: Iconic
Stewart Cink: Anticipation.
Collin Morikawa: Aura.
Corey Conners: Magical
Kevin Kisner: Memorable.
Russell Henley: Butterflies.
Akshay Bhatia and Keegan Bradley: Special
Zach Johnson: Spiritual.
Jason Day: Unforgettable
Gary Player: Gratitude. To have played in the Masters more than anyone and to be making my 67th visit this year is simply incredible.
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