ESPN to Air Masters Documentary “The One in November” Tuesday
For everyone who wanted an inside look at The Masters Tournament – you are getting it.
ESPN will release a half-hour documentary titled “The One in November,” offering a first-ever behind the scenes look at a historic Masters Tournament.
“The 2020 edition of the Masters was unprecedented. Postponed to November from its traditional April dates and staged with no patrons for the first time in its history, the Masters overcame numerous new challenges in making the annual, world-class event a reality during the COVID-19 pandemic,” writes ESPN in a press release.
The film will premiere on Tuesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. on ESPN. It will re air multiple times in advance of the 2021 Masters Tournament.
The One in November
The film chronicles the days leading into the Tournament, following those on the grounds who are responsible for planning and executing a renowned and unprecedented sporting event. Viewers will see and hear from officials and executives from the organization, who offer a rare glimpse into their roles in preparing for the Masters.
Viewers also will see Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, honor Lee Elder, who was first Black man to compete in the Masters in 1975. Ridley announces Elder’s inclusion as an Honorary Starter at the 2021 Masters and the creation of the Lee Elder Scholarships at Paine College in Augusta.
Other storylines include Cameron Champ’s experience as a first-time player in the Tournament, as well as preparations for the traditional Champions Dinner hosted by 2019 Masters champion Tiger Woods.
Among those appearing in the film are legendary winners of the Green Jacket, including Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Woods, as well as Masters participants Ian Poulter and Gary Woodland and ESPN SportsCenter and golf anchor Scott Van Pelt.
The film was produced by Augusta National Golf Club in association with Boardwalk Pictures.