Augusta National Golf Club

Recently Australian Adam Scott lifted the trophy at the US Masters, which is hosted each year at its traditional home – the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club.

Considered by many to be the world’s most exclusive golf club, the immaculate course at Augusta retains its reputation for immensely high standards in all areas. The course itself is kept in pristine condition by a team of expert green keepers while the club’s members list includes some of the world’s most successful executives as well as other individuals considered worthy of membership.

While some have criticised Augusta for its unwavering elitism – most golf fans can only dream of playing the course while the waiting list to watch the Masters extends for several years – Augusta has a special place in the history of golf and is revered by many golf fans as the “Grande Dame” of country clubs.

Augusta National benefits from its location in Richmond County, Georgia, with its warm weather and naturally lush setting. The course itself is immaculately maintained, with carpet-like fairways and the smoothest of greens. Augusta’s Alister McKenzie design has endured over the years, with sea of green fairways highlighted by bunkers and Georgia pines providing ample challenges to players who find themselves in the rough. Azaleas provide a dash of colour throughout the course, adding to Augusta’s regal atmosphere with their refined beauty.

Of all the holes at Augusta, the par 3 twelfth may well be the most beautiful and challenging. Known as the “Golden Bell”, this hole features a beautiful stone bridge the passes over Rae’s Creek – a body of water that has swallowed many an approach shot at the US Masters. The green is futher guarded by three bunkers which make a birdie at the twelfth a rare accolade for most players.

Sadly for the majority of golfers, August does not encourage visitors. However, golfers who may happen to know a member of the exclusive club could play the course as a guest. For more information on Augusta, visit the course website.

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