Did you know Augusta National makes own honey? How its used during Masters

The many flowers at Augusta National are not just pretty. They are a feast for bees, and Masters officials have used that as an ingredient in their own meals.

On Thursday, the Masters posted a video on Instagram detailing how it makes its own honey. It started three years ago after officials found a swam on the grounds, and after collecting from the swarm, they started actual honey production by raising their own hives.

The honey made by their hives is used by the culinary team in the dishes they prepare.

How is honey made?

As explained by the National Honey Board, honey starts as a flower nectar collected by bees, which is brown down into simple sugars stored in the honeycomb. The comb's design and the constant fanning of bees' wings causes evaporation, creating honey.

The color and flavor is based on the nectar collected. For example, an orange blossom's nectar might result in light-colored honey, while wildflower honey might have a dark amber color.

A bee flies around the azaleas on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Flowers at the Masters

According to a 2024 UGA Extension article, there are over 350 varieties of 80,000+ plants across the Augusta National.

The Instagram video explains that the Masters' bees predominantly go after their camellias and flowering trees like dogwoods and redbuds. They also occasionally feed on the azaleas.

How to make honey mustard

Whether or not you regularly eat honey in its typical form, many Georgians eat it weekly in honey mustard. Want to make your own? Here's a recipe from Southern social media star Mama Sue:

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta National posts details of homemade honey during Masters 2026