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You could be forgiven if a trace of cynicism enters your thoughts when discussing Augusta National Golf Club’s long history of exclusion, racism, misogyny, and believing its membership was motivated by magnanimity and not a selfish, self-interest and concern over their international branding when their exclusionary policies were relaxed and their membership rolls expanded late…
On a eagerly anticipated Sunday morning, which under normal expectations should have foretold the magnificence of all a final round of the Masters is and can be. Instead began much early than expected, under ominous conditions with darkening clouds, gusty winds and the threat of severe weather, cancelling a final round contest that had all…
Instantly recognizable as one of the premier trophy’s in all of sports, a Masters Green Jacket signifies an elite group of Champions who have endured the pressure of competing and winning against the best golfers in the world on the grandest stage in all of golf. Along with the Jacket goes a lifetime membership in…
Many a player has said a silent amen when they have safely navigated the stretch that make up the most famous trio of golf holes in Major Golf Championships. The second half of #11, the par-3 #12 and the first half of #13 make up what, noted golf writer Herbert Warren Wind immortalized “Amen Corner”…
If all you watched of the Masters television coverage is Sunday afternoon on Amen Corner, you would think the Augusta National Golf Club had water on every hole. And you would be wrong. Rae’s Creek named after early pioneer, John Rae, only flows across three holes on the Augusta National’s property. A tributary of the…
One of the many perks of membership at the Augusta National Golf Club is a place to stay for out-of-town members. Located on the grounds of the golf course are ten “Cabins” for members and their guests to stay while they are visiting and playing the Club. Although they are called “Cabins” they are anything…