Masters Golf Tournament: Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA

Home of the Masters

Augusta, Georgia has a rich history starting back as far as the early 1700's. It is located in the east central section of the state and has a population of approximately 200,000 people. Augusta is Georgia’s second oldest and second largest city, founded during the British colonial period as a trading outpost. It is a center for medicine, manufacturing and military; but is best known for the home of the Masters Golf Tournament.

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The Augusta National Golf Club

The Augusta National Golf Club was founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts and designed by Alister Mackenzie on the site of a former indigo plantation. The club opened its gates for play in January of 1933 and plays host to the annual Masters Tournament, one of the four major championships in PGA, since 1934. The Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most exclusive clubs in the world and only invites a select few members to join each year, but it is not possible to request a membership directly.

Name The Holes

The course is also well-known for its amazing botanic beauty. Hundred year old trees and shrubs line course and are always in bloom during the tournament. Each one of the 18 holes on the course is named after the tree or shrub with which it has become associated with.

Tea Olive
Pink Dogwood
Flowering Peach
Flowering Crab Apple
Magnolia
Juniper
Pampas
Yellow Jasmine
Carolina Cherry
Camellia
White Dogwood
Golden Bell
Azalea
Chinese Fir
Firethorn
Redbud
Nandina
Holly

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Attractions: Travel to The Masters

The Masters Golf Tournament will be held April 4th - April 12th, 2010 at the Augusta National Golf Club, 2604 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30904. There are plenty of restaurants, hotels, shopping and attractions on this road as well as surrounding areas to accommodate your needs while visiting Augusta for the Masters.

Broad Street
Augusta Mall
Augusta Commons
Riverwalk Augusta
Jesse Norman Amphitheater
Fort Discovery
James Brown Arena
The Bell Auditorium
Imperial Theatre
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
Morris Museum of Art

Masters Golf Tournament: Augusta, GA in the News

Tiger's absence could affect Masters TournamentThe Augusta Chronicle5 days ago
Opinion is mixed on whether Tiger Woods' "indefinite break" from professional golf will include the Masters Tournament and what impact his absence might have on the local economy, but one thing is certain: it won't slow down the demand for badges.

The Official Site of the Masters Tournament
The Official Site of the Masters Golf Tournament 2009. This major golf tournament is played annually at the Augusta National Golf Club.