Augusta National Golf Club, Private golf course in Augusta, United States
Augusta National Golf Club is a golf course in Augusta, Georgia, with 18 holes spread across rolling terrain. Water features, sand bunkers and dense pine groves shape the layout, while the clubhouse and fairways sit at elevations between 98 and 110 meters (320 and 360 feet).
Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts founded the club in 1932 on the grounds of a former plant nursery called Fruitlands. The first Masters tournament took place in 1934 and soon grew into one of the most recognized golf competitions in the region.
The Masters, held each April, presents the green jacket as a symbol worn only by members and past champions. Spectators follow the rounds with a strong sense of respect, often in complete silence, as players make their way through the course.
Access is restricted to tournament days and invited guests, with mobile phones not allowed and visitors expected to maintain quiet during play. Those seeking tickets must enter an annual lottery, as open sales do not occur.
The holes carry plant names reflecting the nursery past, including Tea Olive, Pink Dogwood and Carolina Cherry. Rows of magnolias and flowering shrubs along the fairways still recall the original use of the land.
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