You know that little piano ditty that's playing in the background when Jim Nantz talks about the "tradition unlike any other"? Of course you do, every golf fan knows that song. In fact, most golf fans downright love the song. Over the next four days, if you watch any Masters coverage at all, that song will be jammed forcefully into your skull, whether you like it or not, and it won't leave until about August.
Did you know the song has lyrics? It does. I had no idea. The song is called "Augusta," and it was written by a fellow named Dave Loggins who likes jean jackets and turtleneck sweaters. The lyrics are very sappy and very nostalgiac. They're very Augusta-y.
Well, it's springtime in the valley on Magnolia LaneI can't wait for the remix with Ol' Dirty Bastard. Anyway, here's the whole song, with lyrics. Pay attention to the very special compliment that Loggins pays at the end to "the wooden-shafted legend, Bobby Jones."
It's the Augusta National and the master of the game
Who'll wear that green coat on Sunday afternoon?
Who'll walk the 18th fairway singing this tune?
Augusta, your dogwoods and pines
They play on my mind like a song
Augusta, it's you that I love
And it's you that I'll miss when I'm gone.
