Tag Archives: Augusta National
Augusta National Golf Club Will Be Unusually Busy in April
By Fred Altvater The normally staid and quiet atmosphere of Augusta National will be disrupted for two weeks in April. In addition to the annual awarding of the Green Jacket to the Masters champion, Augusta National will be hosting the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur, as well as, the National Finals of the Drive, […]
Moses in the Marble: Bobby Jones and the Formation of Augusta National Golf Club
By Bob Jones IV When the great artist Michelangelo was asked how he sculpted his magnificent statue of Moses, he replied, “Simple, I get a good block of marble and carve away everything that isn’t Moses.” This amusing story highlights a truth, all great things begin as ideas. To Michelangelo, the idea of Moses […]
Final Field Set for 2018 Drive, Chip & Putt Competition
It’s that time of year again, when boys and girls, aged 7-15, from all over the country try to earn a spot in the Drive, Chip & Putt competition, so they can take their parents on a dream trip to Augusta National. 80 kids did just that and made it to the Finals from the […]
J.J. Weaver Gets Back to His Teaching Roots at Inverness Club
By: Fred Altvater J.J. Weaver has been a Co-Head Professional at Augusta National Golf Club since 2004. Yes, that Augusta National, the home of The Masters. Did you know, if you are a member or referred by a member of the Inverness Club, you could be taking a lesson from him this summer? Augusta National […]