Augusta National is perhaps the most well-known golf club in the world, with it’s history, traditions and unrivalled majesty making it a dream destination for golfers to visit… but is it possible to play the course?
As someone who is desperate to tee it up on the course that has hosted the Masters for almost a century, I set about researching all the possible avenues that could help me get through the gates and down Magnolia Lane with my golf clubs.
11 Ways You Can Play Augusta National Golf Club
I can’t believe there are 11 ways you (or I) can play Augusta National – even if the chances are pretty slim
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1. Qualify for the Masters
Let’s start with the most obvious… I didn’t say it would be easy.
Take this seriously, though, as it may end up as your best bet. You don’t have to turn professional – the British Amateur Champion gets an automatic invitation along with a number of other amateur golfers.
The US Amateur Championship winner and runner-up earn invites, as do the Asia-Pacific and Latin America Amateur Champions. An invite also goes out to the US Mid-Amateur Champion.
2. Become a member
In theory, this is relatively straightforward if you’re someone with a lot of money.
However, the club does not accept membership applications, as membership is by invitation only to powerful figures within the business world.
The reported list of the most famous members of Augusta National is made up of titans of business, icons in world sport and has even included a former President of the United States in the past.
3. Join Augusta Country Club
When members of Augusta National need a fourth to make up a fourball, they have been known to phone Augusta CC, which neighbours their property, to see if one of their members is free to pop over.
And you’re hardly going to say no if that call comes through, are you?
4. Get a press pass
This could be my most realistic chance of playing Augusta National Golf Club, especially as a number of my colleagues have done so via this route.
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