There are plenty of incredible perks of winning The Masters including a lifetime exemption, entry to the ‘Masters Club’ – aka the Champions Dinner – and the iconic Green Jacket.
But does a Masters win come with membership at Augusta National?
The home of The Masters is arguably the most exclusive golf club in the world, with the Augusta National members regarded as some of the world’s most powerful people.
Having the necessary funds to sign up is no guarantee of a place in the exclusive list and, in fact, having deep pockets isn’t even that big an issue, at least compared to some other clubs.
The Augusta National joining fee is speculated to be around $40,000 – not too high a price considering others run well into six figures. Augusta makes its money elsewhere, of course.
Instead, it’s the most influential and well-connected people who are most likely to receive an invite. And that’s the other thing: you can’t simply apply for membership if you think your credentials are strong enough.
Only current members can recommend those they think are suitable candidates, with the club ultimately deciding who to offer an invite to. There’s no application process or a waiting list, it’s invitation only.
Augusta National has some famous and influential members
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One way to bypass that process (well, sort of) is to win The Masters, as another of the great perks of lifting the trophy is ‘honorary’ membership of Augusta National.
That doesn’t afford quite the same privileges of full membership, but as well as the player getting to wear his Green Jacket whenever he’s on the grounds, including during Masters week, he can also arrange a round at Augusta National whenever he chooses… or at least try to.
That’s because if the player fancies a round with a guest, he can’t just call ahead – he needs a full member to accompany him.
That’s something three-time champion Gary Player has found difficult over the years, and the legendary South African has never been afforded a private fourball for his family – as he is not a full member.
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