About Augusta National Golf Club
The prestigious origins of the Augusta National Golf Club date back to 1934, when it was first named as the location for one of golf's greatest tournaments, the Masters.
Located in lush August, Georgia, it is recognized as one of the premiere golf courses in the world as well as one of the most beautiful.
The verdant landscape comes by its greenery naturally - the land the course is located on was once a tree nursery.
The Beauty of the Course Majestic trees, colorful flowers, and vibrant shrubs characterize the landscape of the August National Golf Club.
It makes perfect sense, then, that each hole is named for the type of greenery located in the midst.
In days past, the course stood out from others due to its comparatively small amount of bunkers as well as the fairway widths.
In the era when golf was becoming more and more popular, this golf course presented a pleasant change from the norm.
History of the Course Since its inception, there have been a variety of architects who have added their distinctive style to the August National Golf Club.
Some changes have included the addition of bunkers, a decrease in the contour of the greens, the placement of additional trees along the fairways, and an increased number of roughs.
Bermuda grass was long the traditional grass seeded on the greens, however, in 1981 the course changed to bent grass.
This allowed for a surface which is faster for golfers and the main reason behind decreasing the contours of the greens.
The most familiar landmark to fans of the Augusta Club is arguably the large oak tree.
Located along the course side of the clubhouse, this tree has been estimated to be about 150 years old.
Another landmark is the Eisenhower tree, a loblolly pine which marks the 17th hole of the golf course.
It is so named because of a story in which President Eisenhower supposedly hit it with his golf ball several times in a row and requested that the Golf Club remove the offending tree.
Augusta National Golf Club's chairman at the time, rather than risk offending President Eisenhower, simply closed the meeting to discussion.
President Eisenhower also lends his name to another feature of the Augusta National Golf Club: Ike's Pond.
At the time it was named, Eisenhower was a general in the army.
After taking a walk in the woods which run along the eastern side of the golf course grounds, he indicated to the golf club's chairman that he had found an ideal spot to place a pond feature.
It was so built, in just the place Eisenhower had suggested.
With its venerable history and beautiful greens, the Augusta National Golf Club is truly an American icon.
Located in lush August, Georgia, it is recognized as one of the premiere golf courses in the world as well as one of the most beautiful.
The verdant landscape comes by its greenery naturally - the land the course is located on was once a tree nursery.
The Beauty of the Course Majestic trees, colorful flowers, and vibrant shrubs characterize the landscape of the August National Golf Club.
It makes perfect sense, then, that each hole is named for the type of greenery located in the midst.
In days past, the course stood out from others due to its comparatively small amount of bunkers as well as the fairway widths.
In the era when golf was becoming more and more popular, this golf course presented a pleasant change from the norm.
History of the Course Since its inception, there have been a variety of architects who have added their distinctive style to the August National Golf Club.
Some changes have included the addition of bunkers, a decrease in the contour of the greens, the placement of additional trees along the fairways, and an increased number of roughs.
Bermuda grass was long the traditional grass seeded on the greens, however, in 1981 the course changed to bent grass.
This allowed for a surface which is faster for golfers and the main reason behind decreasing the contours of the greens.
The most familiar landmark to fans of the Augusta Club is arguably the large oak tree.
Located along the course side of the clubhouse, this tree has been estimated to be about 150 years old.
Another landmark is the Eisenhower tree, a loblolly pine which marks the 17th hole of the golf course.
It is so named because of a story in which President Eisenhower supposedly hit it with his golf ball several times in a row and requested that the Golf Club remove the offending tree.
Augusta National Golf Club's chairman at the time, rather than risk offending President Eisenhower, simply closed the meeting to discussion.
President Eisenhower also lends his name to another feature of the Augusta National Golf Club: Ike's Pond.
At the time it was named, Eisenhower was a general in the army.
After taking a walk in the woods which run along the eastern side of the golf course grounds, he indicated to the golf club's chairman that he had found an ideal spot to place a pond feature.
It was so built, in just the place Eisenhower had suggested.
With its venerable history and beautiful greens, the Augusta National Golf Club is truly an American icon.