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The Butler Cabin at the Masters and the Reason It Still Holds a Special Place in Golf History

Originally posted on DailyClubGolf | By Sneha Abraham | Last updated Apr 7, 2026 9:44 PM ET

Most people have seen it many times on TV, but very few actually know what it is called. Butler Cabin sits quietly near the 10th tee at Augusta National. From the outside, it doesn’t look special at all, like just white walls, a chimney, and a few windows.

Walk past it any other week of the year, and you would barely notice it. The only time of year it gets a lot of attention is on Sunday in April. That’s when it becomes the most-watched room in golf. That’s because there’s a special responsibility for the cabin.

While Crow’s Nest or Rae’s Creek all have their special place, it’s from the Butler Cabin that the winner’s interview is broadcast following the Masters.

The cabin is actually named after Thomas Butler, a member of Augusta National and also a friend of President Dwight Eisenhower. It was built in 1964, and a year later, CBS started broadcasting from inside it, and it has been used ever since.

The setup hasn’t changed much since then. New champion, defending champion, low amateur, and chairman Fred Ridley. Jim Nantz is across from them with a microphone.

Jack Nicklaus was the first to sit in that chair in 1965. He and Tiger Woods have both done it five times, more than anyone else. Some of those moments are unforgettable. In 2005, Phil Mickelson helped Tiger Woods put on the green jacket. A year later, Tiger did the same for Mickelson.

In 2016, Jordan Spieth sat there after losing a big lead, watching Danny Willett get the jacket instead. Last year, Scottie Scheffler helped Rory McIlroy put on the jacket after a playoff that had fans all over the world watching.

The Butler Cabin Moment That Still Makes Golf Fans Laugh Every April

It was 2012. Bubba Watson had just won his first Masters, and Charl Schwartzel was giving him the green jacket. Chairman Billy Payne put out his hand to greet him at that time.

This article first appeared on DailyClubGolf and was syndicated with permission.

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