What Is The Butler Cabin At Augusta National?

Those who watch The Masters year after year will be familiar with the Butler Cabin at Augusta National Golf Club, but newer golf fans might well be wondering what it is and how it came to play such a key role in the tournament.

The Butler Cabin is one of the most historic properties at Augusta National and is a place Masters champions remember with great fondness.

Immediately after signing the winning card, the new Masters champion will be swiftly escorted to the aforementioned building at the north-east corner of the 18-hole course, where he will be interviewed for the first time by Jim Nantz, the lead commentator for CBS Sports' golf team. 

However, the route the winner takes from the 18th green is interesting as they don't walk through the front door or the back door - which faces the 10th - as you might expect. Curiously, they are showed through a hidden side entrance which overlooks the Par 3 Course and walk down a small corridor.

Once they are seated in the cozy cabin - which contains a photo of the club's co-founder, Bobby Jones above the fireplace - this year's victor will be presented with the iconic Green Jacket by the tournament's defending champion, Scottie Scheffler. 

Over the years, this tradition has given us some interesting moments. In 2006, Tiger Woods helped arch rival Phil Mickelson into his second Green Jacket, while, more awkward still, after blowing a five-shot lead with nine to play in 2016, defending champion Jordan Spieth had to present Danny Willett with a jacket he'll still feel should have been his.

Usually, the leading amateur in The Masters field would also be in the Butler Cabin alongside the Masters champion to receive the Silver Cup. It's awarded to the low amateur each year and one of the many trophies awarded at The Masters. However, no amateur successfully made the cut in 2025, so no prize will be handed out.

The room of people is completed by chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club, Fred Ridley, who presides over the ceremony.

Before the Butler Cabin's big moment, it plays host to American TV broadcasters who broadcast their coverage from the property. Just a year after it was built, in 1964, the cabin was used as a TV studio for the first time.

Aside from the attention the cabin gets during Masters week, for the rest of the year it can be used as a place to stay for Augusta members and their guests, with a couple of bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen inside.

Why is it called the Butler Cabin?

The cabin was constructed in 1964 and was named after Thomas Butler, who was a member at Augusta at the time and regular playing partner of Dwight Eisenhower.

It is one of 12 cabins on the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club and is one of the most well-known, alongside the famous Eisenhower Cabin.

At the start of the Masters, every player in the field has the ambition to achieve entry into the Butler Cabin come Sunday. But only a few play well enough to realise their dream.