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    4.5 (56 reviews)

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    Carrie Neal W.

    Bottom line: it does not get any better than a day at The Master's. Wait - it might, if a) you're so lucky as to go as the guest of a member; b) you actually get to play the course yourself; and/or c) you get to spend the night in one of the little houses. Growing up a hard-core Daddy's girl, I thought it was fun (really, I did) to watch golf on TV with my avid-golfer father. We did this any Sunday a tournament was on and I wasn't at tennis practice, and there's still something calming I find about sitting on the sofa with him watching the best play their hearts out. My dad is an excellent golfer and I was convinced when I was five that he was actually playing in the Masters, not just there as a guest. When I got to go home to Augusta with a gf my last year of college, it made my dad jealous: her dad is a member there and we got the Royal Treatment, bar none. As a Southerner, a sports enthusiast and a golf fan, I was in heaven. From going to the National the day before the practice round (and hearing how members actually come out and help "tend" the course right before the tournament) to eating one of those delish chicken sandwiches, to having a "Member's" guest pass that gave me access to any and every part of the club (well, not the mens locker room, of course)...it was spectacular. And that Easter weekend was beautiful, so besides the tournament festivities, we got to enjoy schmancy Augusta society events with parties, brunches, and watching the final minutes of the tournament on Sunday at the country club. So I got to do a (above) and Dad has done b and c. He trumped me a couple years after my awesome visit by not only getting to play the course (thanks to one of his best friends who worked for EZGo) but get to spend the night in one of the houses!! Talk about a man being in heaven. Everything is so beautiful at Augusta National, and so well cared-for. It is a privilege to get to visit. It was a happy coincidence when my last insurance job was with Mutual of Omaha, a big sponsor of PGA and LPGA athletes, and that gave me another opportunity to enjoy spring days in one of the finest sporting venues in the country. I think the Practice Round is my favorite thing to witness, followed by a Saturday visit when things start getting intense. If you haven't been - find a way to go. Even if you're not a big golf afficianado, the experience itself is worth it.Now I just have to figure out a way to get D (my other die-hard golf fan) there this year . . .

    Founders Circle and Clubhouse.
    Daniel B.

    Augusta National is one of the world's most renowned golf courses and home of the annual Masters Tournament. I reviewed the Masters Tournament yesterday. You can read that review here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/masters-tournament-augusta#hrid:aLdyH0cAOLG16YRuXWUbUg Since I touched on the tournament experience in my Masters review, I will focus on Augusta National as a club and golf course in this review. As many know, Augusta National is one of the most exclusive and famous golf clubs in the world. It was co-founded by golf legend and Georgia Tech grad Bobby Jones. He died in 1971, but still remains "President in Perpetuity." As a club, I think Augusta does an excellent job each year organizing and running the Masters Tournament. For such an in-demand tournament, they let in as many people as possible to attend the event in person. So while tickets and badges can be hard to obtain, there are thousands upon thousands of people already planning to attend. I feel that all of the operations are run smoothly. This includes gate check, security, the gift shops, concessions, groundskeeping, scorekeeping, and more. Two years ago, Augusta added an enormous free parking lot for patrons. On the course, there are several stands with great viewing angles, multiple designated seating areas, and strategically placed traditional over/under scoreboards. The club really wants the patrons to enjoy themselves and have a memorable experience. Augusta likes to keep things simple and old fashioned, yet also be on the cutting edge. Clifford Roberts (co-founder) was against commercialization at the club. Examples of this that exist today include selling Coke at concession stands under the name "Cola" and Snickers candy bars as "Candy." The prices are great too. Moon pies are two for a dollar and sandwiches are $1.50. My friend's dad has played Augusta 10 times (!) because he worked many years at the Masters as a Gallery Guard. Seven long days = one round of play. I got to see his collection of scorecards from Augusta and the scorecards are as simple as it gets: all white, Augusta National logo on front, inside is just the hole number, par, and yardage. Nothing else. Very cool. (Interesting fact: Augusta National has never been officially rated by the USGA.) Technology-wise, Augusta tries to be on the forefront. Their web site (Masters.com) is as beautiful as their course. There are multiple live HD feeds from around the course throughout tournament weekend along with various video features and vignettes either telling the history of the club, great moments at the Masters, or interviews/diaries of the amateurs. Augusta was the first to broadcast their tournament in HD in 2000 (who had an HDTV back then?) and this year, the first to broadcast golf in 3D. Most recently, they allowed their golf course to be used in a video game. In an effort to gain new and younger fans and also shake a bit of their "old man" image, Augusta worked with EA Sports to include their course in the latest edition of Tiger Woods PGA Tour (available on Wii, 360, PS3, and PC). They even sold this game at the Masters. This was a really big step forward for them because up until this point, they did not license out their course or brand. I have played on really nice courses such as Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, Kapalua, Doral, and Harbour Town. Each of those courses are incredible and amazing in their own right, but I still have never seen a more immaculate and well-manicured course than that at Augusta. The attention to detail is impeccable. That's how nice it is -- probably because they don't let hacks like me play on it. Augusta is always in pristine condition come Masters week. The greens are in perfect shape and there is nothing but over 7,000 yards of fairways and rough (what little rough there is) with not a single blade of dry grass or weed to be found. Even the ponds are incredibly clean. Each hole at Augusta is named after a tree or shrub on the course, of which there are many in full bloom in the Spring. In the end, it all creates for a wonderful and memorable experience no matter what day or occasion.

    David R.

    It would be five stars if it weren't for every place to stay during the Masters being either a cess pool or a price gouger. During the Masters you have two choices: 1) Stay in a disgusting (seriously) hotel for $300 to $500/night instead of $40/night which it would rent for any other week of the year, or 2) Stay in a reasonable hotel for $1000 to $2000/night that would normally be in the $150 to $300/night range. For example, $40/night Super 8 is disgusting, and $300/night. $250/night Marriott is nice and clean, and $1000+/night. It's really a bad situation. I guess it all depends on how wealthy you are. If you're the type who can easily throw away $1000+/night, then hey, nice hotels are open and available. Are you the type where a couple hundred/night is fine, but normally that gets you a nice hotel? Well, here in Augusta during Masters week, you're going to be staying at the flea bag roach motel like the Super 8, or its sister properties, with bugs, dirt, cigarette holes in nearly everything, weird fluids, stains and broken amenities. With that being said, ignoring the sleeping situation, the Masters is simply incredible. You'll never see a golf course like it anywhere. Most courses would like to have a green as smooth as the rough at the Masters. Most courses would like to have someone removing pine needles as they fall. You will simply not find anything as well groomed as this anywhere in the world. Anyway, here's my tips. It is well worth it to purchase a ticket to Wednesday practice rounds. If you have tickets to the tournament, great, but you won't have any pictures to remember your experience. A picture is worth a thousand words, and since I took 1400+ pictures during just the Wednesday practice round, I guess my day was worth an encyclopedia. I walked the full course, took pics of everything, and it was awesome. It's sooo much more enjoyable to be able to look back at the pics after the fact. For that reason alone, I have to recommend that if you can only go to the Masters once, and you can only go to one day, give up on the tournament and do Wednesday so you can take pictures. Price-wise, it's creeping up. In years past, drinks (soda, sports drink, beer) were a couple dollars, now beers are $4 for Miller Lite (the 2015 choice) and $5 for Amstel Light. Food is still reasonably cheap, but washing it down is getting pricey. The gift shop is getting a bit out of hand. $120+ for a $30 shirt with a Masters logo on it. $15 for a $2 key chain with a Masters logo. Most of the gear is now made in China too. You get it, if it has a Masters logo, prepare yourself. Still incredible either way. Once in a lifetime experience.

    Guard house is twenty feet past the warning sign
    Phil G.

    Nearly every review of Augusta is actually about the Master's tournament. This review is for the club. I'm a lifetime golfer and have played world class courses in the US and UK - private and public. Being in the area, I was naturally curious to get a glimpse of this venerable course. I fully expect a club of this type to protect its esteemed members privacy. I respect the club's right to minimize public access and restrict access to the privileged members. Sadly, the attitude with which the club performs its duty only serves to justify the controversies that surround the self-serving policies of the club. Considering the fanfare of the tournament and the worldwide fame, it should not come as a surprise that tourists would want to look for a souvenir book, ball marker or golf ball. When we found a driveway with a gate we knew we would not be admitted. We just wanted to ask a question. We were "greeted" by a security guard who immediately informed us that we had just driven past a sign that without question, stated that "we could be prosecuted for driving past it". The guard's harsh and repeated condemnations of our violation of the law were of a type and style that I have never witnessed before. Reminded again that we had driven past this important sign, we queried whether there is a gift shop. The reply was, "There is no entrance. You have driven past the 'no trespassing' sign. The gift shop is being renovated. You cannot go there. Turn around and don't hit any of the trees or you WILL be prosecuted". There is no way to know in advance that the souvenir shop is closed. If this had happened anywhere else in the world that I've lived in, the security guard would have simply greeted us with a statement such as "Hello. I know you're curious but in the interests of our members, we do not allow people to visit or view the course. If you are interested in viewing the tournament, please come back next year. Thanks for your understanding." One month later in Palm Beach FL, we approached the biggest and most ornate architectural wonder to find that it was gated. We explained to the guard that we were curious about the beautiful grounds. His response, "Sure. Just drive up to the front of the club and turn around. No problem."

    Founders Circle in front of the clubhouse
    LESLIE C.

    Augusta National is located right off Washington Rd in the heart of Augusta and off a beautiful road called Magnolia Lane. This road is lined with HUGE Magnolia trees that hang over the road that leads to the Founders Circle and Clubhouse. Every single sq foot of this golf course and the surrounding grounds is beautiful. The azaleas in the spring are huge and bright, the ponds are clean and the course is perfect. This is a very prestigious Golf Club....women are not allowed to be members. Only men. And it is an Un-Godly amount of money to become a member. We went to The Master's this past weekend. It was my 2nd time going. There is nothing bad to say about this place or the tournament. The people who work here are all friendly and seem happy to be there, the food and drinks services are great and the place is beautiful. Its not easy but if it ever happens that you get a chance to go here....GO!

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    Hard to get a t-time from what I've experienced, no walk ins either. Don't have carts

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    2 years ago

    It is such an amazing pleasure to be a guest at ANGC for The Masters. Thank you for allowing us to attend the 2024 Monday Practice Round.

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    Iconic, what else is there to say about Augusta National Golf Club. It's in a league of its own.

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    Lol why would anyone give this place anything less than 5 stars it should have 10/5 stars Augusta National is heaven on earth.

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    Why is Tiger Woods allowed to wear a shirt with no collar? Enforce the rules or don't. Sad to see the rules broken for some.

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    It's a magnificient golf course - while watching a tournement on TV, we hear bird signing - Is it recorded or real. ? I'm french - excuse my lack of English…

    I can say that there are real birds singing at Augusta National, but I cannot say whether the television broadcast enhances the bird singing. They may do so, but it is uneccesary since real birds are singing in the trees.

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    Was in town rooting for a friend who was competing in the Iron Man 70.3 race. Since I had a few…read moredays to myself and scheduled my tee-time. Upon arriving and picking up my rentals the staff was immensely courteous and friendly. I walked across to the cafe and ordered a breakfast burrito (yum!) to go and off I was to the driving range for a few swings. I was paired with another single who had time for 9 holes and was a local who shared stories about the course and gave me a few good reads! Course was a great condition, it can be challenging but not difficult. Views on the back 9 and conditions played better than the front, but overall great round in under 4 hours on a Friday! Big Fan!

    Worst golf experience of my life!!…read more The course is beautiful so we were surprised that it was almost empty until we got half way down the fist fairway. - The golf carts have GPS systems that will not allow you to drive to you ball unless it is in the fairway. I am a bogey golfer and I play from the rough but could not get to my ball. At one point I had 2 wheels on the fairway and the cart was shutdown. On 9 my buddy hit a pop-up in the middle of the fairway and the GPS system would not let us go to the ball. - We got 4 or 5 loud warnings on every hole. I had to reverse on almost every hole because there was no warning..the cart just shut down. There are no signs around the green so the cart stops at each arbitrary distance from the green. If I am going to be fussed at all day..I may as well stay home with the wife! Lol. - Also, the greens are super fast and set-up for 5% of golfers but not much fun for average golfers. - Bottom line is that the course is operated by an insane fanatic golfer that has no understanding of the business of running a golf course. I don't plan to play there again and you got to wonder how many other locals are avoiding the golf course due to the annoying golf cart GPS policy. - One more note...I would bet that when the course managers play the course they are able to turn off all the warnings and GPS limiters that they dictate for the rest of us!

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