Good morning! In today’s blog post from Slazenger, the sports store specializing in sports equipment and apparel, we are going to talk about Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
Augusta National Golf Club, located in Georgia, is one of the most iconic golf courses in the world. Its history dates back to the 1930s when legendary golfer Bobby Jones built his dream course. The first ever Masters Tournament was played at Augusta National in 1934 and has been held there annually ever since.
One of the most memorable moments in Masters history occurred in 1935 when Gene Sarazen hit his famous “shot heard ’round the world” – a double eagle on the 15th hole – to help put the tournament on the map. Sarazen went on to win in a playoff and cemented his place in Masters history.
The tournament was originally known as the Augusta National Invitation Tournament, but was renamed to the Masters Tournament in 1939. The inaugural tournament was won by Horton Smith who beat Craig Wood by a single stroke. Smith received a prize of $1,500, which seems small in comparison to the current purse of millions of dollars, but was a significant amount at the time.
Since then, Augusta National has become one of the most revered and prestigious golf clubs in the world. The Masters Tournament continues to attract the best golfers from around the globe, all vying for the iconic green jacket that is awarded to the winner. Augusta National’s stunning beauty, unique traditions, and rich history make it a must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts from all over the world.
Augusta is renowned for its well-maintained impeccable appearance: pine straw is imported, bird sounds are played on inconspicuous speakers, and even the ponds were once dyed blue. The club is famed for its azaleas and dogwoods. The course was formerly a plant nursery and each hole on the course is named after the tree or shrub with which it has become associated, like Tea Olive (hole 1), Magnolia (hole 5) and Redbud (hole 16).
Augusta National Golf Club has about 300 members at any given time. Membership is strictly by invitation; there is no application process. Every member of Augusta National receives a green sports coat with the club’s logo on the left breast. The idea of the green jacket originated with club co-founder Clifford Roberts. Many believe it is because he wanted patrons visiting during the tournament to be able to readily identify members.
Jack Nicklaus, one of the best member of Augusta National golf Club
Jack Nicklaus, one of our Slazenger Legends, six-time Masters champion, is the only Masters champion who is currently a regular member of the club.
Although some controversy has been surrounded the club, especially about Augusta National’s refusal to admit female members to the club, this majest field has been on eof the most important gold club of Golf and full of Legends from this sport.
That is why from Slazenger Heritage we feel privileged that one of our best golf legends is an exclusive member of the club. We can do nothing but support it through our sweaters made with Australian merino wool considered the best, in addition to having a natural, biodegradable and renewable fiber.
