If there’s one thing we know about Phil Mickelson, it’s that the man is not afraid to break a few rules in order to get what he wants. But at Augusta National Golf Club, even Lefty, a three-time green jacket winner, is supposed to fall in line. Supposed to.
Augusta National Golf Club has begun to notify the fortunate few that won the lottery and the payment period has already started for the 2024 Masters Tournament, Augusta National Women’s Amateur and Drive, Chip & Putt tickets.
Those doing the questioning made sure the proceedings were entertaining, and occasionally informative, with a 267-page document dump at the hearing’s onset offering a number of surprising admissions.
Augusta National Golf Club and the R&A released statements Tuesday regarding the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, calling the deal a “positive development” for the game.
Playing golf with buddies while Masters coverage blares out of a speaker sounds like a great day for the average golfer. But not necessarily for Rickie Fowler, a former Masters runner-up.
Congratulatory voice messages from Rafael Nadal, honorary membership at Augusta National and the ability to plan the Champions Dinner menu with a celebrity chef. These are just a few of the perks that come with winning the Masters, as Jon Rahm has discovered over the past 72 hours.
You always worry that things will live up to the hype, that they can truly be as good as you’ve built them up to be in your brain. Certain food items rarely do, as is the case for specific locations or landmarks you’ve been told are “must-sees” before you leave this earth.
Four-time Major winner Brooks Koepka coughed up his Masters lead while the Australians struggled and Jon Rahm stole the green jacket at Augusta National.
It’s clear Augusta National cares more about the patrons having a pleasurable experience than making money when it comes to on-course dining. With merchandise, however, it’s a different story.
Augusta National officials suspended a waterlogged third round at the Masters for the rest of the day after Brooks Koepka increased his lead over Jon Rahm – but the Aussies struggled.