My Day at the Masters and The Masters Famous Pimento Cheese Sandwich
The iconic sandwich at The Masters golf tournament is the Pimento Cheese Sandwich! You just must have the Pimento Cheese Sandwich every time you visit The Masters!
Be sure to read my post:
10+ Recipes for The Masters Watch Party
The Masters Famous Pimento Cheese Sandwich
I was lucky to score tickets to this year’s Masters practice round on Wednesday. The stars must have been aligned because it’s not easy to get them. I wanted to do something special for Big Daddy and he couldn’t have been more happy about going. Wednesday is also when the Par 3 tournament is and we got front row seats on Hole number 4. We saw all the players up close and personal especially when Mr. Jack Nicholas and Brant Snedeker hit their ball in the gallery into the seat right next to us.
I don’t have any special tips on getting tickets, but I can tell you a couple of tips for the day if you are lucky enough to go.
- Get there early
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Wear sunscreen
- Get as much swag as you can afford
- Eat the Pimento Cheese Sandwich
- Eat the Sugar Cookie Peach Ice Cream Sandwich
During the practice rounds, you cannot take your phone is (I felt totally disconnected from the world!), but you can take pictures.
Additionally, there was more security here than the airports I’ve been through!
All the workers were extremely nice and very informative.
We had read that the gates didn’t open until 8 a.m., but had also been informed to get there early for parking.
Before 7 a.m., we left our hotel and parked without incident. By the time we walked to the gates,
they had just opened well before 8:00. Perfect!
Signs like this was placed throughout and if you didn’t see a sign, there was always an attendant worker close by to ask.
Beautiful! This is the Practice Driving Range. Not many golfers were out yet. We walked most of the course just looking.
Mandatory photo opt!
We thought there were a lot of people here at this time. NOT! You have no idea!!!
Butler Cabin – not really what I think of as a ‘cabin’ , very beautiful.
Walking and looking
Rory McIlroy on the Practice Green
Rory again.
Beautiful azaleas along with other native plants filled the course with blooms.
The Masters Famous Pimento Cheese Sandwich – PAR 3
Par 3 – As soon as we sat down at Hole 4 for the Par 3 this is what I looked up and saw.
Bubba Watson and Phil Mickelson (and their caddies) were walking up to the green.
What I liked most about the Par 3 were the caddies. The golfers had their families with them. They were relaxed, laughing, joking with the crowd. As well, they signed autographs, the players, not the families…
Phil and Bubba
Bubba lining it up.
Where we were sitting, we could see them teeing off for Hole 5.
Bernhard Langer (in the red)
Brandt Snedeker hit his ball right into the gallery. It landed, as you can see, in the chair beside my friend.
The Marshall is ‘protecting’ the bowl.
Brandt about to hit from where he dropped it out of the chair. All I can really remember thinking is he has really great hair!
Fred Couples
Looking across the lake on the Par 3
Iconic – Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player together on the Par 3
Mr. Nicklaus also hit his ball right next to us.
Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer
#12 at Amen Corner
#13 at Amen Corner
My Day at the Masters and The Masters Famous Pimento Cheese Sandwich
The food was simple but very good.
Mini Moon Pies (It’s a Southern thing,)
Egg Salad Sandwich
BBQ Sandwiches
Chicken in a Biscuit (for breakfast)
Chicken sandwich and Chicken Wraps
Sugar Cookie Sandwiches with Peach Ice Cream (yum!)
and the famous Pimento Cheese Sandwich which I’ll share a recipe for at the end of this post.
And, you can’t go to the Masters without buying a little, or a lot, of swag!
No, I didn’t bring a sandwich home, but I did write down what I tasted and what we thought was in it.
So this is it – The Masters Famous Pimento Cheese Sandwich
I tried different combinations and tweaked the recipe and this comes very, very close to what’s served.
Enjoy!
cheddar cheese
Blue Plate Mayonnaise
black pepper
Mix
Spread.
Eat!
While you’re here, check out these posts
- Twice Baked Pimento Cheese Potatoes
- Pimento Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
- 14 Drool-worthy Southern Recipes
The Masters Famous Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 ounce pimentos diced
- 1 cup Blue Plate mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 8 ounce mild cheddar cheese shredded*
- 24 slices white bread
Instructions
- Drain pimentos
- Mix cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, black pepper and red pepper until combined.
- Spread on slice of bread and top with another slice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Alison from Augusta says
This is too funny. I actually know the Marshall standing over the ball. Just saw his FB post about going out this year. He is one of many volunteers working for the opportunity to play the course in May. Can’t wait to show him the pic you took of him. He probably won’t see it till next week. He is going to be very busy this week. In regards to the pimiento cheese recipe I have always heard that Dukes’s mayonnaise is the one that is used.
Paula says
That is so awesome. I had to look back at the pictures to see him. We made good friends with one of the Marshalls, but it wasn’t him. We’ve tried every year to get tickets but haven’t gotten them again. I would love to go back.
After I wrote this post, I did hear that Duke’s is the preferred mayonnaise. My husband is a die-hard Blue Plate guy and I don’t eat enough mayo to argue with him so I get what he likes. lol. I do want to try Duke’s though. I have a friend that won’t use anything else.
Anne Still says
I’m originally from Russell County, Alabama which borders Columbus,Ga. and I’ve never made it any other way than the recipe you’ve given including the blueplate Mayo my favorite in dishes. Thanks for posting what I feel is a true southern recipe.
Chaya says
I love your photos. My favorite is the azaleas, no the water, no – the sandwich. It sounds terrific. Thanks for sharing with My Meatless Mondays. Have a wonderful week.
Paula says
It was a really cool day! I would do totally meatless every day, but all the boys in my house are big meat eaters!
kelley @ Miss Information says
So funny about the hair! We live in Atlanta but have never made it to the masters. How exciting and what a great experience. Watching Mickelson right now as a matter of fact in the US Open
Paula says
oh, it was so much fun! We just watched the Open too, I like Mickelson, wish he had done better. Thanks for stopping by!
Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says
We live close to Muirfield in Dublin, OH where the Memorial Tournament is held each year and I’ve been lucky enough to attend twice through work. Beautiful surroundings and so much fun and excitement! There is nothing like it — and I don’t golf! The recipe sounds yummy! Thanks so much for sharing on busy Monday!
A Pinch of Joy/
Paula says
You are welcome joy. I don’t golf either, but I love to people watch 🙂
Carrie says
What a wonderful day!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
Marilyn says
This is awesome..pinned it! What a great sandwich for a great day! Thanks for celebrating my birthday with me and don’t forget to get your 10% off coupon code! http://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-favorite-spices-giveawaywinner-plus.html
Marilyn
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I haven’t had pimiento cheese in forever! Looks good, Paula – thanks for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends!
Paula says
Thanks Jamie! I love it, almost always have some made up.
tonilea says
I live in Augusta and though I do not like pimiento cheese sandwiches there was a recipe in our newspaper yesterday with what is supposed to be the real recipe that they use. It is similar to yours, but slightly different. Here you go:
8 oz sharp cheddar grated
4 oz chopped pimiento, drained
6 Tablespoons mayo (brand not given)
s&p to taste
Mix all in food processor. Chill overnight to marry flavors. Enjoy.
The National is a beautiful course and you did a great job on the photos. I am glad you had a good time. They really do a nice job on traffic and parking. Isn’t the food a great bargain??? People are always surprised at how reasonable it is.
Paula says
I mean, we had a blast. We go places for the food and had heard it was good and reasonable. Thanks so much for the recipe. I give it a try! Thanks for visiting!
Maureen says
What an exciting day. Great pictures! We were there for Monday’s practice round. What an experience of a lifetime! I have shared some pics on my blog as well and would love for you to have a look! I hosted a Masters party on Sunday complete with pimento and cheese sandwiches as well!! Spent way too much in the gift shops, but who knows if we will ever get to go again!! Can’t wait to show my husband the picture of the ball in the chair! Too fun.
Diane Balch says
What an incredible day and you were close to such legends. The grounds are really beautiful too. When you found time to fit in making such a wonderful sandwich I’ll never know. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
Rosey says
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you’re lucky to have gotten to go, and it looks like a fabulous day!
Paula says
So. much. fun! The Par 3 tournament really made it for me.
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
what a fun day! this sandwich is so intriguing! i love pimento cheese dip so i bet i’d love this. found you at the potluck 🙂
Paula says
Thanks for stopping by! I could eat Pimento Cheese sandwiches every day I think. Tell me if you try it and lke it ~ Paula
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
How fun to get to go to the Masters. What a gorgeous course and clubhouse. Your photos are fabulous and I feel as if I’m with you. Great job. My father was a scratch golfer and played several times a week. I bought him a cookbook from the Masters one year for his birthday. How he would have loved to go to the Masters.
Love the pimento cheese sandwich too. I’m a southern gal and we do adore our pimento cheese!
Sam
Paula says
When I applied for tickets, I knew it would be a long shot to get them. I was very surprised and pleased when I learned we were chosen. It was supposed to be a Christmas present for my husband but I couldnt contain my excitement and told him when I got the confirmation in September!
Thank you for your kind words, it was really a lot of fun and I’m not a golfer.
Chris says
You keep posting this on link parties and I keep drooling over it! Ima have to make pimento cheese after the move. (:
Paula says
lol, I’m about to have the last of it for lunch today! Let me know if you like it. Thanks for dropping by ~ Paula
Linda says
I’m impressed! I would be totally distracted by all the beautiful grounds and azaleas to notice the golf. My mother would not anwer the phone on the Sunday of the finals of the Masters!
Your pictures are great. I’m glad you had such a great chance and a good time.
Linda
Paula says
Thanks! I was fun! I was distracted by the grounds, the people, everything!
Kate says
It looks like you had a really great time! I want the recipe for the Sugar Cookie Peach Ice Cream Sandwich tho!
Paula says
I’m actuall working on that recipe! :
Karen Mary Butterfly says
Wow, that was first….looking at my blogs and my husband got into it!! 🙂 What beautiful grounds. That must have been an amazing experience! I am loving those sandwiches too!!!
Karen
Paula says
So glad you guys enjoyed the pictures! It really was stunning ~Paula
Noor Unnahar says
What a fun event 🙂 & yummy recipe 😉
Visiting from Sunday Social 🙂
Paula says
Thank you!
Jenny says
Looks like a great day for you two. I like to watch golf. One of my daughters and her husband were selected once to be a “shoosher”? [the people that have a paddle and keep the crowd quiet]…Enjoyed the pictures Thanks for sharing.
Paula says
Thank you! It was big fun.
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says
What a fun experience, Paula. And a great sandwich. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!! Nichi
Paula says
Thanks Nichi, it was a blast!