What is the street that leads into the Masters Tournament?

Washington Road is the main feeder to Augusta National Golf Club. For many coming to the event via I-20 it's the primary access point.

Where is the main entrance to Augusta National?

Start with the Drive Up Magnolia Lane

To enter Augusta National Golf Club, travel down Washington Road in Augusta, Ga., to the club's gated entrance (take note of the "members only" sign), then — if you get past the guarded gate — turn onto Magnolia Lane, the entryway to Augusta National.

Between what two holes does Rae's Creek Run?

Rae's Creek winds through the National at Amen Corner, the famous stretch of holes that is often instrumental in deciding the Masters winner. The creek flows in front of the 12th green and behind the 11th green. A tributary runs up the left side of the 13th fairway and in front of the greens.

Why is it called Rae's Creek?

It's named for one of Augusta's founding fathers, an Irish trader named John Rae, who settled in Augusta in 1734. Rae was a farmer, rancher and even operated a ferry service at the confluence of Kenyons Creek and the Savannah River.

How much does it cost to be a member at Augusta National?

Membership is believed to cost between $100,000 and $300,000 and annual dues were estimated in 2020 to be less than $30,000 per year. Club members are sometimes referred to as "green jackets."

Is Tiger Woods a member of Augusta?

And getting invited by a member is one of them. However, despite being a 5-time champion at the Masters, Tiger Woods doesn't have a membership at the Augusta.

How deep is Raes Creek?

Rae's Creek is at its widest inside Augusta National grounds — 60 feet wide, four feet deep.

What hole is Ray's Creek on?

By Niall McCoy

Rae's Creek is a main feature of Amen Corner and runs in front of the 12th green, has a tributary evident at the 13th and flows at the back of the 11th. The noted Hogan Bridge, which takes players onto the 12th green, crosses the creek and is one of the most photographed spots in all of golf.

Which hole at Augusta has the bridge?

The Hogan Bridge at Augusta National Golf Club. It's one of the most-famous landmarks on arguably the world's most-famous golf course, and it is located on one of the most picturesque holes in golf: the 12th hole, named "Golden Bell." The Hogan Bridge crosses Rae's Creek, which flows in front of the 12th green.

Which hole at Augusta is Amen Corner?

11, 12 and 13 holes at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. That trio of holes is also known as Amen Corner, thought of as the most difficult section of the course that hosts the Masters annually.

Can you buy Masters merchandise in Augusta?

Official Masters merchandise can only be purchased from one of the merchandise stands at Augusta National Golf Club and it can only be purchased during the Masters tournament. Access to the main pro shop near the first fairway is only granted to those with appropriate credentials.

How many miles do golfers walk at The Masters?

The five-mile or so walk between the Georgia pines at Augusta National is 11,000-plus steps of up and down and up again. It requires hitting shots from uneven lies.

Where is Butler Cabin at Augusta?

The Butler Cabin is situated between the clubhouse and the Par-3 Course – as shown in the map above – beside the practice putting green and tenth tee box. It was built in 1964 and CBS first started using it in 1965. For most of the year, it is available to members and guests of members as accommodation.

How long is Magnolia Lane at Augusta?

Magnolia Lane is 330 yards long and is lined on each side with 61 magnolia trees, 122 total. The trees date to the 1850s when they were planted as seeds by the Berckman family, who owned and operated the Fruitlands Nursery that sat on the land now occupied by Augusta National.

Who is Lake Olmstead named after?

Charles Olmstead, who worked on the350-mile Erie Canal linking Buffalo, N.Y., and Lake Erie with the Hudson River, was hired by Augusta Mayor Charles Estes. Olmstead plugged up the old aqueduct, where the canal once went over Rae's Creek. The canal bank then became a dam, and the dam formed the lake we call Olmstead.

How many times Tiger Woods won the Masters?

Tiger Woods has won five Masters Tournaments, earning his first Green Jacket in 1997 at age 21 and his latest, in a career comeback, at 43 in 2019.

Is Phil Mickelson a member at Augusta?

Mickelson, a World Golf Hall Famer with 45 PGA Tour titles, was removed from the club's participation list on March 21. Mickelson, 51, won the PGA Championship last May to become the oldest major champion in the game's history.

How many black members are at Augusta National?

The club admitted its first black member in 1990, media executive Ron Townsend, and there are an estimated nine Black members at Augusta National today.

Is Peyton Manning a member of Augusta National?

Peyton Manning wears many hats, even in the golf world. Course owner. Augusta National member. Tiger Woods' playing partner.

Are there homes on Augusta National Golf Course?

Since 1999, Augusta National has spent more than $200 million buying over 100 properties around the golf course, making many of the property owners instant millionaires. Augusta National, which opened in 1933, spent $40 million to buy and bulldoze homes located off the northwest corner of the club.

Why do caddies wear white jumpsuits at the Masters?

The tradition of caddies wearing white jumpsuits at Augusta National dates back to when the course opened in 1933. Augusta used to employ poor people from the local community and members insisted on providing them with a white suit to make them look smarter.

Is Jack Nicklaus a member of Augusta?

2. Only two pro golfers are current members at Augusta National. Jack Nicklaus and former amateur standout John Harris (who recently retired from the PGA Tour Champions) are the only pro golfers who are Augusta National Golf Club members. Arnold Palmer, who died in 2016, was also a club member.

Where do the pros stay at Augusta?

The Crow's Nest, in the attic of the Augusta National clubhouse, houses up to five amateurs playing in the Masters. If you're a young, wide-eyed golfer fortunate enough to play your way into the Masters, you start at the top. And the top is the Crow's Nest.