The Masters is an incredible experience! Any golfer or fan of golf must attend the Masters at some point! I've golfed (very poorly for the most part) for about eight years, mostly on public golf courses and I've played several Robert Trent Jones courses in Alabama in Huntsville (Hampton Cove) and I believe, Cullman Alabama. The most lovely course I've played is the Ledges in southeast Huntsville, high atop a mountain and it's a really beautiful private course with very expensive homes in the neighborhood. The Augusta National Golf Club golf course puts any golf course I have seen or played on to shame in terms of absolutely manicured tees, fairways, bunkers, greens, and entire grounds! Pro tip: enter the lottery each and every year! This year, my husband won four practice round tickets for Tuesday, April 7, 2026! Face value of the tickets was $500.00 and it is free to enter the lottery you just provide your name, email, and mailing address. Tuesday is a fantastic day to be at the practice rounds because it's not the traditional Par 3 day which is Wednesday, and the players are out and really practicing along with their caddies who are working their rear ends off taking copious notes about each hole. You would be amazed at the great views you get of the world's greatest golfers! We saw: Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson, Daniel Berger, Sam Burns, Nicolas Echavarria, Harris English, Sergio Garcia, Harry Hall, Sungjae Im, Michael Kim, Si Woo Kim, Jake Knapp, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Mateo Pulcini, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler, Adam Scott, Sepp Straka, and Cameron Young. Go early! We got there around 6:30 AM and stayed till around 3:30. The eats are cheap and fairly good. We loved the (locally Church made) egg salad sandwiches, and my step-son-in-law liked the BBQ (?) chicken sandwich. The legendary pimento cheese, to me, is just okay. All the sandwiches are on a white Wonder bread type of bread which is not my favorite, and it's not toasted. Still, each sandwich is only $1.50. You can't bring in food or beverages. They sell a type of sports drink that tasted like hydrated powdered Gatorade that was awful in my opinion, beer, wine, water, and not delicious coffee. They probably have other beverage options. Wear comfortable clothing and avoid denim anything. You cannot have a cell phone on practice round days, bring a digital camera with an 8 inch or less lens, or a lot of people were using disposable cameras. The lines for merchandise are ridiculously long and remained that way the day we were there. Plan on 30 minutes just to get into one of the merchandise areas. There are smaller booths selling just Masters baseball styled hats in various spots around the course and those lines appeared to move more quickly. Richard S., is right: the folks working the tournament are very uplifting, polite, and helpful. The restrooms are truly spotless and again, you would be hard pressed to find a more lovely golf course! Given the opportunity do see the Masters in person! I'm so hopeful we get to see the tournament on an actual tournament day! You truly feel you are a part of history! read more

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The scenery is beautiful! . I remember walking the course and eating pimento cheese sandwiches. People watching is great!

High profile athletes and league presidents/commissioners are absolutely amazing at their ability to make you believe that their protean efforts are all about the purity of the game and "the guys in the clubhouse." Well, with the merger of the PGA and upstart LIV Golf, it's hard to believe that modern sports is about anything other than the money... and lots of it. Less than a year ago the PGA was screaming from their pews about the purity and sanctity of the game while major PGA talent were defecting for hundred million plus signing bonuses. "Blood Money" cried the tour poohbahs as they vowed to purge the name and eligibility of any defector. Well, to those players who hung tight to your scruples and principles resisting the insane payouts, WC Fields has a word for you... SUCKERS. The PGA just sold you out. These guy are more slippery than a crude-soaked seagull. With an antitrust lawsuit staring them in the face, apparently all is now forgiven and forgotten as the PGA brays about innovation and enhanced competition as they try to suppress their smirks. Spare me. Money will eventually soothe everyone's jangled nerves as the tour slowly morphs into a Pay-Per-View enterprise but just don't tell me it's not for the love of the game or some hardscrabble BS about "feeding my family." Outrageous hypocrisy and a big time bogey yet, five easy stars for the chutzpah. read more

I moved to Augusta three years ago and have been fortunate enough to work at the Masters each year. Augusta National Golf Club is absolutely amazing. The care put into the property is something to behold. Beautiful plant life and meticulously manicured grounds surround you. The tournament is very special whether you are here for a practice round and get to visit with your camera or you're fortunate enough to score a tournament day ticket, you won't be disappointed. This year I got to spend practice round Monday with my two sons. It was their first time entering the hallowed grounds. We enjoyed every sandwich (pimento cheese, egg salad, club, ham on rye, hot barbecued pork, and the breakfast sandwiches), the peach ice cream sandwich, which is very sweet but yummy. We visited the golf shop for gnomes, shirts, hats and a variety of other keepsakes. We collected our plastic Masters cups and took in the sights of Amen Corner. We watched the golfers "Skip It" on 16. If you have the opportunity to go to the Masters, do not pass it up. There is so much to see and experience. You will cherish the time and create lifelong memories. read more

A special thanks to the City of Augusta, and the Augusta National Golf Club for hosting The Masters Tournament (2023). The golf course is always pristine (even within minutes of two large pine trees crashing to the ground) and the staff and workers could not have been more magnanimous. The food was excellent with hot chicken sandwiches, pimento cheese sandwiches and more and the prices for food and beverages were cheaper than I could make at home. The character of the course sets the tone for a beautiful day of golf and the 'workers' who helped manage the crowds were always positiive, and endearing, as they answered any question and met any need. I'm sorry no cameras were allowed the days I was there. I hope to be back again. Again, Thank-you for a marvelous experience. read more

Awesome tournament this year. The course was immaculate and the service exceptional. Was not my first time but certainly was the best. The merchandise areas we're not as crowded this time around or perhaps Had more staff because everything was so smooth and the staff possessed tremendously friendly attitudes. Kudos to the Masters! read more

Masters Tournament - Merchandise - Golf Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Wow! Unbelievable and amazing experience. I knew the greens would be perfect. I was in awe of the pristine course and how big the course was in size. I expected the hills and many steps to get from one hole to the next. I like pimento sandwiches, Georgia pecan caramel popcorn and Georgia peach ice cream sandwich. However, the merch store chaos was something I didn't expect and it was awesome! IYKYK. No cell phones was a delightful plus. Thank you Augusta for a memorable day!! read more

Masters Tournament - Try the pimento sandwich, popcorn, ice cream. Sold out of chicken biscuit. Pork bbq and club was ok. Love the prices! - Golf Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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This is one of the nicest and most beautiful golf course I've ever seen. Really big deal in augusta and always a great tournament to go see.

Fall Masters, what can I say " it was different " well yes in a year of cancelled events, it was different. The course was still spectacular, the people friendly, the food tasty and of course the golfers were top notch. I missed the ability to shop to my hearts content. I missed the smell of spring flowers and the crowds of fans. Most of all I look forward to the next tournament and hope to see you there read more

Ok so my 20th year is in the books and it was as great as the very 1st time. LOL who'd say anything bad about the Masters? Maybe Putin...... just a joke no one would say anything bad about the Masters. The members have it dialed in..... hey PGA take note. You go to a beautiful course and you'd think they'd crush you on the prices of everything, well you'd be wrong. Free parking, great food the most expensive thing is $3.00 beer $1.50 for the upgrade, and merchandise that is less than any other place on earth. A buddy remarked that there was nothing on the ground and I joked back you never see anyone throw trash on the floor of your church either. Not only is there a huge list to get tickets there's an equally long list to be a volunteer. The members have always been good citizens, since the beginning they invited Veterans to watch for free, employ local students, and contribute the proceeds to local charities. If you can't have fin and relax in Augusta you can't relax and have fun anywhere. read more

Great experience! Food was inexpensive and good. Food and merchandise lines moved quickly. Founders Circle photo line was about an hour but worth it. read more

A great collection of private restaurants for the Masters Golf Tournaments. This time I tried 3 places; the seafood place for two breakfasts, the Southern food restaurant for lunch and breakfast, and the outdoor restaurant for lunch. They are all excellent but my favorite for lunch is the seafood place. The breakfast is similar but the Southern Food place has sliced peaches vs peach jam type at the seafood place. The service and hospitality are excellent as well known. Berckmans place has its own excellent golf shop and a business center. read more

I went to the Masters again this year (2016) on Sunday (the final round) and I don't know if it's because I haven't been to the Masters in 4 years or because I've been playing run-of-the-mill public courses recently, but Augusta National appeared to be in the best shape I've ever seen it. This was my 4th trip to the Masters (all of my visits have been on Sunday) and I treat every trip like it will be my last. Who knows when I will get another opportunity to visit? It's the toughest "ticket" to get in sports. I put ticket in quotes because you don't get into Masters tournament rounds with tickets; you get into them with badges. Badges that remain with the same people, same families, for decades. For the great majority of golfers and golf fans, the Masters is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, one of the Meccas of golf (along with the Old Course at St. Andrews, Pebble Beach, etc.). Danny Willett won the tournament this year. I still remember who won in the other years I've gone: Trevor Immelman in 2008, Charl Schwartzel in 2011, and Bubba Watson in 2012. So in the years I've gone, two South Africans, an American, and an Englishman have won. This year, we entered through Gate 6A on Old Berckman's Rd. The other entrance is Gate 9, also on Old Berckman's Rd, but on the south side. There are only two entrances for patrons to my knowledge and I don't know why they call them Gate 6A and Gate 9. I consider Gate 6A the main entrance because it's closest to the clubhouse and puts you alongside the practice range and putting green. Gate 9 puts you in at 5 green, 6 tee. It's close to the popular par 3 16th hole and not far from Amen Corner (holes 11, 12, 13). We entered through Gate 9 in 2011. It seemed less congested. There are two big golf shops inside the grounds at Augusta. The best one to go to is the "South Village" golf shop just inside Gate 9. I had never been to this golf shop, at least in its current form, until this year. It's so much bigger and nicer compared to the "main" golf shop near Gate 6A and the clubhouse. It pretty much feels like walking into a Polo Ralph Lauren or Brooks Brothers outlet store. Lots of gifts and apparel and even a fitting room which the other golf shop does not have. The "bad" thing about going to the Masters on Sunday is the golf shops will be sold out of all the best items. This means the best color hats, shirts, sweaters, pullovers, etc. It's really hard for me to find stuff in my size (small) in colors I like. The pickings are slim. This is the advantage of going to the Masters earlier in the week. I always buy lots of stuff in the golf shops, both gifts and things for myself, probably more than I should. This year, I got a couple nice Masters Tech pullovers (one light blue, the other green) to play golf in, a Masters belt (what was I thinking?), a Masters teddy bear caddie for my niece, ball markers, an official program (I've gotten one every year that I've gone), and more. I've assembled a nice little Masters wardrobe and golf accessories inventory over the years. I've purchased ball markers in the past because they make great gifts. The markers I got this year I intend to use. I wish I could've gotten a white Masters hat (don't have that color yet) as well as one of the pullovers in either white, navy, black, or gray, but all the golf shops were completely sold out of those colors. Perhaps items to put on my friend's shopping list for next year. I ate one egg salad and two pimento cheese sandwiches. They're still only $1.50 a pop and quite delicious. In past years, I've spent most of my time watching players on the second nine. This year, I wanted to check out the first nine. We spent time in the observation stands at 8 green and 13 green / 14 tee. Most of our time was spent at the latter where we watched nearly half the field go by. Sitting there facing 13 green with the atmosphere and visuals, it felt sort of surreal. It was like sitting there and looking at a beautiful painting, except it wasn't a painting, it was a real golf course with real grass, a real creek, real trees, and real azaleas. Pure and pristine. The grounds at Augusta are cleaner than the inside of most people's homes. As we left, I couldn't help but brush my hand across the fairway on No. 1. The grass felt so soft and unspoiled. Perfection. Because we were sitting at 13 green / 14 tee, we missed Jordan Spieth's quadruple bogey 7 on hole 12. When the leaderboard directly next to us updated Jordan's score from -5 to -1, there were nothing but groans, gasps, and unfiltered WTFs (!) throughout our corner of the course. Spectator-wise, I'd say the highlight of the day for us was watching Shane Lowry nail a hole-in-one on 16. We just happened to be walking to the South Village golf shop when it happened. Davis Love III and Louis Oosthuizen also made holes-in-one on 16. We also happened to walk with Donovan McNabb across hole 7. If you ever get an opportunity to attend the Masters, do not pass it up. read more

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Oh how I love my annual trip to Augusta National and The Masters. I'm fortunate that my Dad was a badge holder and the badges were passed to my Mom after his passing. The Masters signifies spring to me and the true beginning of the golf season. The course was gorgeous as always and the grounds are as beautifully kept as usual. The azaleas, the trees, heck even the pine straw - everything is beautiful. I have my favorite spots to camp at the course, plus many great memories at each. I love to hit most of the holes, but I have a method. First, you have to hit the Pro Shop and get your schwag and then check it at the front (no need to lug it around all day). Next, hit one of the food stands and load up your backpack with sandwiches, chips if so desired, and grab at least 1 bottle of water (you must hydrate). We'll talk more about food in a minute. Now, make your way to the grounds. My spots are the 7th green, the 6th fairway (prefect view of the 6th and 16th greens), grandstands on the 8th green, 14th green, 17th fairway, 15th green, 3rd and 10th tees and 18th green. I could tell you my order, where I sit, etc., but then I would have to kill you. This year, we were part of the action and had 15 seconds of fame on TV, even. Security and the officials were on top of it when they swarmed in and handled the situation (a ball came into the stands and hit my Mom's ankle). However, another guy grabbed the ball like it was a souvenir (this ain't no baseball game, dude!). Next thing you know, that dude was escorted OUT. My guess is, he will not get those badges back EVER. Don't mess with the Masters, people. Now for the food - you must have the pimento cheese. It is simply the best! The egg salad is pretty damn good as well. The chicken sandwich used to be amazing, but this year it was bordering on dreadful. The turkey and ham sandwiches are also good, but I will always opt for the pimento and egg (and hopefully they will fix the Chicken next year). Make sure to get some sodas, sweet tea, or beer so you get some souvenir cups - the clear ones are best as they have the year on them. The green ones are for the "imported beer" - which was Stella this year (eww). To finish the day, get yourself a Georgia Peach ice cream sandwich as you walk out. It is Georgia Peach ice cream wedged between two sugar cookies - YUM. Make sure you have some bottled water to wash off your fingers afterwards because they can be messy! They always do an amazing job with this event - the only thing left to ban is SMOKING! You cannot smoke in the grandstands (thank heavens), but too many old men smoking their nasty cigars walking around - this needs to stop. It is nature, the great outdoors - I don't need it ruined by your nasty, nasty smoke and I certainly don't want you idiots starting a fire... just sayin'. read more

All you hear around Augusta, Ga. is THE MASTERS. This is the time of year when tourists swarm in by the thousands, walk around in a polo + shorts, and pay thousands of dollars to rent local homes before congesting the area with traffic. It's also when any lucky locals, can pretend to be tourists for a day. THAT'S ME! I have been to a few golf courses in my day, but this place takes the cake. Putting location and design aside, the grass is cut so damn perfectly! It's like plastic. They take golf really serious around here and it shows. The food on-site is inexpensive, you get cool little souvenir cups and now tickets are open to the public. Exclusivity has been tossed out of the window. If you plan on attending: - Bring or buy a chair (only a masters chair is allowed) - Arrive early - Use sunscreen often - Don't stalk the star players (you'll never get close) - Arrive at holes before the big shots to get a good view - Use your schedule and map often - NO CAMERAS! They scan you. - Enjoy yourself, it's gold history! read more

Masters Tournament - Yuppie for a day at the Masters. I taught old people how to pop their collars and scoped out a game plan for the 2015 Masters. - Golf Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

I dont know if there is a prettier, more prestigious tournament in the US, than The Masters. I live in Houston but have family outside of Augusta so my boyfriend and I go see my family and have gotten lucky and gotten to use my cousins passes for one day to go to the tournament the past 2 years. The tournament features all of the worlds best golfers and even some new-comers. It is very, very hard to get passes to go but if you happen to ever get the opportunity, even if you are not a golf fan, drop what you are doing and do whatever you have to do to go. You will not regret it. You are not allowed to take pictures on the tournament days but you can on practice round days. No cell phones, beepers or cameras are allowed. You actually have to walk thru metal detectors and someone thouroghly searches any bags or purses that you bring in. If you get caught with anything, that person will lose his/her badges for life. The tournament is very organized and on top of every single detail you can imgaine. The pimento cheese sandwiches and egg salad sandwiches are made by a local church and only sold for $1.50. The other food and even beer is super cheap too. That is one of the best parts!! :) If you ever come to the tournament you are almost guaranteed that you will witness some kind of "golf history" being made and you will be apart of something that very few get to be part of.... read more

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There is no way to adequately review The Masters golf tournament or the sacred ground at Augusta National. Mere words will never do it justice, but this poor mortal will try to provide some basic info... BADGES Practice round badges are on a lottery system and patron badges are fully subscribed with a waiting list years long. For more information on practice round badges and the process, go to http://www.masters.com/en_US/patron/index.html?page=ticketing SECURITY All patrons go through security and your badge is scanned in as you enter. You must display your badge at all times on the course...this is strictly enforced. No chairs with arms are permitted, nor bags larger than a backpack. All bags are searched as you pass through security. DO NOT BRING A CELL PHONE. All cell phones/tablets etc are prohibited - if you are caught with one on the course, your badge will be confiscated and can result in the badge being revoked. PARKING The Augusta National has acquired a large portion of land on Berckmans Road and has turned this into parking for patrons. The parking is free. Patrons with limited mobility can take advantage of the courtesy carts. ACCESS and AMENITIES The Augusta National has put a lot of thought into improvements and has made substantial changes over the years to not just the 18 holes of the course but to the amenities and access. Whether entering via the front gate or the back gate, walkways are wide and paved. There are concessions and restrooms strategically placed throughout the course, and the large shop (front gate) and the smaller shop at the back gate are well laid out and accessible to all patrons. NOTE: if attending the tournament on Sunday, selections in the shops are limited. There are check stands (free), shipping stands, ATMs, courtesy telephones, message centers, information centers, first aid, and other amenities throughout the course. FOOD Sandwiches, crackers, fruit, ice cream, bottled water, sodas and beer are available at concessions and at very reasonable prices. WEATHER The weather in Augusta is entirely unpredictable. I've been to the Masters when it's so hot and humid you can't breathe, when it's so cold you can't stop shivering, during epic hailstorms, with rain and mud up to your ankles...in short, every kind of weather condition. Tournament play will be suspended during some weather and they will close the course for truly bad weather. The course itself is beyond description and will exceed every expectation. There is nothing like The Masters anywhere else in the world. read more

Masters Tournament - New patron parking on Berckmans Road. Grass to park on here is better than most courses' putting greens! - Golf Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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The Masters Tournament is as good as it gets. The golfers from around the world. the azaleas in bloom, the (normally) great weather. We've gone on one of the practice days the last couple of years. Each time on Wednesday. We watched many golfers go by and mid-afternoon headed to the Par 3 Tournament. There you can see many of the great names that still come out. read more

Masters Tournament - Arnold Palmer on the veranda before Wednesday's Par 3 Tournament (2010). He's looking good for 80! - Golf Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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'You're traveling to another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound, but also of mind; a journey into a wondrous land whose bounderies are that of the imagination. At the sign post up ahead, your next stop, .....Augusta National.' "I want to go to there" read more

I attended all 7 days of the Masters that included the 3 practice days. My Masters experience fulfilled all my expectations and more. I arrived for the Monday practice at about 7.30, thunderstorms were forecast so tickets were going very cheap along the street from scalpers ($150). First thing I noticed was that all staff were extremely friendly and talkative constantly saying,"Welcome to the Masters". I never got sick of hearing it! Upon entry through the main gate 6A you have to walk past the practice range which is impressive in itself, then past the main souvenir shop and concessions stand. Once past that, enter the course proper and you see the famous scoreboard halfway down the 1st hole. I turned left up to the clubhouse and then I bee-lined it for Amen corner following the 10th and 11 holes back down. What surprised me was the amount of beer stands around the course and the amount of people that were drinking at 8 o'clock in the morning! I felt out of place so decided to get with the program which then became the theme each and every day! The Masters really does have a carnival type atmosphere the whole time I was there with many people also smoking cigars... especially around Amen Corner. Being an Australian, it was very easy to meet people and I felt very welcomed by everyone that I met which added enormously to my whole experience. To walk the course that I had watched on TV for so many years from childhood witnessing all of the Greg Norman heartbreak and Adam Scott success, and all of the locations of the famous shots is truly something that cant be put into words. The only way I could describe it is complete sensory overload, especially during the tournament days when you constantly hear the roars of the patrons from all over the course. All roars are different sounding depending on the roll of the ball or whether the ball dropped in the hole or not. Combine that with the pristine beauty of the course and its immaculate condition, its just incredible! On Thursday, I arrived just in time for the honorary tee shots although you would have to be tall to see it (Im 6 foot 2) as there were literally thousands of people trying to catch a glimpse of them. This was the only time that I ever had any difficulty seeing someone play a shot. It was surprisingly easy to get around and not too packed which was a concern for me before I booked. If this is on your bucket list and you can afford it, I can promise that you will not regret it. Book now!! Watch my youtube clip of Adam Scott on the 13th; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWRkspXUz_g read more

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This is the one time when 5 stars are not enough. 500 stars would not be enough. This place is pure PERFECTION. I would like to thank Mr Bobby Jones and Mr Clifford Roberts for their vision and giving us common people a chance to step foot onto one of the most majestic parcels of land in the entire world. I apologize for the short and amateurish attempt at a review of The Masters. My vocabulary simply doesn't contain proper words for the emotions and feelings this place casts upon me. If you have a chance to go there, do it so you can experience it for yourself. read more

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My husband and I are both from Augusta. Many people don't realize that until 1994 you could walk up to the gates to buy your practice round tickets...and the ticket was a sticker you wore on your shirt! We have attended countless practice days, par 3 tournaments, and tournament play, and have our likes and dislikes accordingly! For me, the perfect day to go is Tuesday. I love walking the course early in the morning, grabbing a beer, pimento cheese and egg salad sandwiches, then settling in by the pond on 16, this has been my very favorite spot for 20 years! It is practice rounds, so the players are relaxed and having fun also. Some will skip the ball over the pond, and as fans we love to bet a dollar here and there, will they skip? how many times? will it make it to the green? My husband prefers the par 3 tournament. It is great to see the golfers and their little kids acting as caddies...again, this is a very relaxed event, with a good bit of golfer/fan interaction. (Last year, Fuzzy walked over to a patron, asked for their beer, took a sip, and handed it back!) I've also seen many holes-in-one at the par 3...which is very fun for a golf fan! Tournament days are great too...but no cameras :-( My grandfather has always had badges, so going really isn't an issue for us. I prefer any day but Sunday...I don't know, so much happens Sunday afternoon that I really don't want to miss anything, so I would rather be at home watching it on TV...also, by Sunday we are exhausted!!! Wear: Comfortable clothes and comfy shoes. Do not worry about wearing golf shoes. (you will probably come off looking stupid...at least that is what my friends and I think) Ladies love to wear sundresses, and I have enjoyed my fair share of dressy days! Look at the weather report!!! There is nothing worse than being unprepared, and you can't have any idea how much it fluctuates! I've been there sunburned and sweaty, and freezing my tookie off...(the freezing was the worst) Sunny and rain. So, check, bring a jacket or umbrella or sunscreen!!! Shop in the pro shop!!! There are very affordable souvenirs, and elaborate expensive things also. You can buy a visor for $15, which is completely reasonable, or a cashmere sweater for $500...but get something!!! I used to always buy the burlap tote bag, for a long time it was $10, but now they are $14...I don't buy them anymore because my husband says it is becoming a problem!!! Get a beer! You won't look stupid for buying drinks and saving your souvenir cups...everyone does it. Also, the drinks are cheap. For gods sake...get a pimento cheese sandwich!!! I don't care if you don't like pimento cheese...you will still love this sandwich, it is totally a part of the experience! (and the turtles in the 16 pond love the crusts) Enjoy yourself! It is a beautiful place to be, even if you don't like golf, you will probably enjoy strolling around one of the most beautiful courses in the world. read more

What's there to say? Its the most elite, impressive and excellently executed tournament in professional golf. The atmosphere is simultaneously electric with excitement and refined with high-class. My fiance is a HUGE golf fan and a highly skilled player, so this was a once in a lifetime experience for him. I, on the other hand, am not a fan or player of golf--yet, this was one of my most memorable and enjoyable experiences in professional sports. Some tips: -Read the rules/restrictions of the course to familiarize yourself with what you can bring (approved folding chairs) and what you cannot (phones, cameras, electronics, etc.) -Arrive as soon as the gates open. If it's your first day/trip to the Masters, take this time to walk the course and appreciate its perfection. If its a return trip, scout out a strategic spot to set up your folding chairs. -Rent a home or apartment. Hotels are over-priced and incredibly low-quality during this week. -Do not wear jeans or tee-shirts. For men, golf attire (slacks, a polo shirt, etc.) is appropriate. For women, golf attire as well as colored capris/shorts (no shorter than mid-thing) with a blouse/polo shirt or a sun dress is appropriate. read more

I'm here to give you, basically, a non-golf view of the Masters. My family is from Augusta and I was born there. My grandparents have had tickets for over 40 years. I used to go when I was little, solely to get my grandfather to buy me a Klondike bar. We'd sit for hours at Amen corner, watching all the golfers go through. As a grownup, I have to admit I still have a soft spot for the Augusta National. In my single days, I took a couple boyfriends to the tournament and won points. I still love the non-price-gouged $1 pimento cheese sandwiches. I still love hanging out in my grandparent's backyards in the late afternoon, listening to people applaud from the golf course. I like watching people front snobby and wear ridiculously expensive clothes. I like marveling at how many people can crowd a sidewalk all wearing khaki pants. Good times. Thanks, Masters. read more

Stumbled over to the Masters Tournament page on Yelp to feel nostalgic and to see if I could possibly get any more excited for next week. Not possible. It's Augusta. Brandt Snedeker once said he would trade every win he ever had for a single green jacket. Since I'll never win a green jacket, I think the best comparison I can make is that I would trade every trip I've ever taken (Vegas, Disney, the UK, Italy, Paris, Ireland) if it meant getting to go to the Masters even one more time. My degree is in public relations and even I have a difficult time putting what one might experience at THE Augusta National Golf Club into words. It is a world truly its own. Augusta and the Masters are amazing enough that every time I come here, I still get goosebumps and am truly in awe. I think Augusta National is the only physical PLACE that has the honor of saying that it has reduced me to tears. Yeah, I love this place that much. Todd R. got it just about right in his review: "I strolled awestruck onto the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club seemingly oblivious to the herd of spectators surrounding me. I truly felt alone in my own little dream." This sums the experience up perfectly. Everything about the Masters is perfect - the lines to get in, the no phones policy, the bathroom attendants, the ENDLESS selection at the gift shop (yes I need a Masters hat in three colors), the $3 Stellas and of course the pimento cheese and egg salad sandwiches. I usually eat 2 or 3 a day. Whoops. Calories don't count at the Masters, plus, hey, you walk it off. My suggestions: start at 18 and walk the course backwards. Appreciate how hilly it is in person. Remark to everyone around you who will listen that it "doesn't look this hilly on TV." Linger at 16 and appreciate the pond. Head to Amen Corner and admit to yourself that life DOES NOT get any better than this moment. Go to the 6 tee box and take that par 3 in. Don't be in any hurry. The course will be there all day. Enjoy. every. moment. The combination of all of the above is the reason I dream of Masters week the other 51 weeks of the year. A must do if you love the game of golf even a little bit. Yessir! read more

The golf course is amazing. But what impressed me most was how nice everyone was. From the concessions people to the folks who worked the restrooms. I would having I encountered working at my business. Thank you for a great experience. In addition, we were trained out for a couple hours and the team their was so efficient in getting people back on the course. Very organized. Great job all around. read more

Beautiful golf course. I really enjoyed the practice round. players are relaxed and everyone is having a great time. My favorite thing at Masters? FOOD! Pimento cheese sandwich, and ice tea. read more

I've been to the Masters almost every year since I was in the 4th grade. It's something I have always done with my dad, and has become a place that I cherish. My time at the Masters lead me to play golf in high school competitively with my sister, something I'll always be proud of. My top tips include a seat on Amen Corner and as much of the concession stand food that you can handle. It's all fresh, delicious and cheap! My fave is the egg salad sandwhich and Arnold Palmer! read more

My fourth visit to The Masters but my first time attending the Monday and Tuesday practice rounds. So here's my history. 1992: Attended the final round and saw Fred Couples win his green jacket after his golf ball DID NOT fall back into Rae's Creek on hole no. 12 - Lucky Freddie. 2002: Attended first round for business purposes. Spent all of 2 hours at the giant oak out back of the clubhouse. Then left the grounds. Still,.... spiritual! 2003: Attended second round for business purposes. Was a guest of a member and ate breakfast inside the club. Fascinating! Pete Dye, Jim Nance, Ken Venturi, and others all milling around, shooting the SH*T with each other. Very cool. But no golf viewing on course. 2012: Practice rounds on Monday and Tuesday. Spectacular! Good food - cheap food and beverages on the golf course. Rolling green fairways. Undualating greens. A pro-shop with enough Masters logo merchandise to make a grown golf fan man salivate and jump for joy. The practice rounds were really terrific. The golfers on the course, from Tiger and Rory, to Luke Donald and Charl Schwartzel, to Phil Mickelson and Zach Johnson, they're all free wheeling and friendly with the patrons. And you can walk up and down the huge hills at Augusta National G.C. unhindered and unimpeded,... even though there must be 40,000 patrons roaming around. The Masters is EXQUISITE fun and will always capture my imagination and fascination for the game of golf. PS: Gonna write a review of The Hampton Inn just down the road; where I stayed. read more

For a first timer I'm not sure I can do it justice. Imagine waking up in Charlotte on Tuesday morning, checking the weather only to find the high in Augusta will be 70 and sunny...go onto Craig's list find a seller of practice round tickets, drive 2 1/2 hours, meet him, get on the course by 11AM and stroll awestruck onto the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club seemingly oblivious to the heard of spectators with me. I truly felt alone in my own little dream. The politeness, the friendly faces of the staff...it's obvious THEY know the history and the fact that you probably payed a fortune to be there and they want you to enjoy it. Tuesday practice round is all I can review this year but suffice it to say it seems to be the way to go. Standing next to the ropes near the amazing practice facility, feet from golfs elite feeling elite yourself you're just agape over the beauty and perfection, rounding the corner arriving at the first tee and gazing out over the unbelievable expanse of it all, over the first fairway to the green on 9 and on into the distance it just seems to go on for miles. In your mind you can hear the roars, feel the energy and for a moment memories of my childhood when watching there Masters meant time with your dad. God I wish he could have been there with me...and he was in spirit. I walked the entire course from 1 tee to 18 green. TV doesn't do the slope and hills justice! The grass doesn't even look...or feel real. The perfection is overwhelming but the aura is all consuming. Beer $3-$4, BBQ $4, Pimento Cheese $1... a bargain considering where you are and that a nasty hot beer at another venue would set you back at least $10 and some lips and butts dogs cost $8. If you THINK you love golf...make this a must do. And if ever you are in the area in April and the urge hits you, do what you can to get a Tuesday ticket, have a Pimento Cheese sandwich and a beer by the 16th green and cheer on the "skipping"...it's a day I'll never forget! read more

There's no words that can describe this event. i've been in tournaments (majors) in Australia Dubai all over the United States Hawaii and there's nothing that can come close to this event. The feeling is electric when you get anywhere near the course which is hidden in the middle of Augusta. You can feel the history in the air you can see the nervousness of the players that usually have ice in the veins. The only other feeling that I have had anywhere near this is when I was a young kid going to walk Disneyland or possibly Chevy Chase when he gets to Wally World (before he finds out its closed). would definitely recommend going on the Wednesday prior to the tournament see you can take pictures no phones are allowed into the tournament during the actual tournament player Thursday through Sunday. read more

Amazing time look forward to attending many more years Hopefully! Great time with Family and Friends. Great being able to watch the Best In Action...Best sandwiches $1.50 Really! read more

The weather was amazing both days that I was there for the first ti.e I actually enjoyed myself at a golf tournament it was good to see some high class people. Not to mention, the booze was cheap so obviously I put my drinking shirt on and walked the amazing golf course. Good Luck to people that want tickets. read more

Had a great time today at the practice round. The weather was perfect and got to see some big names. Tiger came out for a while late in the day. The food was great. Pimento Cheese is my favorite sandwich followed by the bbq. Moon pies were a nice addition as well. Stuffed my face and had fun. read more

I went in 2014 for a couple of days. Great experience. Kudos to the groundskeepers.

Weather was beautiful. Staff wonderful. Experience of a lifetime. Need to have designated smoking areas and no cigars!!

The most amazing experience at a sporting event ever. The total package from the venue to the level of hospitality and service. And the best thing is I took tons of cash thinking the concessions would be out of this world and had money left over the to buy my wife a trinket. It was a win-win all around. read more