Legendary Augusta National marker Jeff Knox was an unsung hero of the
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Legendary Augusta National marker Jeff Knox was an unsung hero of the Masters but, having served since 2002, handed over the reins in 2023 to club member, and Philadelphia native, Michael McDermott.
The 47-year-old McDermott made it to the round of 16 at the US Amateur 20 years ago, so he is no slouch with a wedge in his hand.
McDermott arguably now has the best volunteer job on the planet: playing in the Masters when there one player is short in their two-ball and they need their card to be marked.
What does the Augusta National marker do?The Augusta National marker is called upon when there is an odd number of players in the field. A two-ball might be short of a player if the 36-hole cut produces an uneven total of players making it to the weekend.
He is usually called into action after the halfway cut is made, but McDermott’s debut came 24 hours earlier than expected when Kevin Na’s first-round withdrawal from the 2023 Masters meant Mike Weir would be playing on his own on day two.
