But the Masters doesn't even hand out the biggest prize of golf’s four majors. That honour goes to the US Open, with last year's winner, American Bryson DeChambeau, taking home $4.3m (£3.2m).

Today, it's known as one of the favourite holiday destinations for Italians. It's the biggest beach resort on the Adriatic Sea and features nine miles of sandy beaches along the coast. The old ...