Article first published as Politicians Should Butt Out of Augusta's Business on Blogcritics. Augusta National isn't America's oldest golf course, but it is by far the most well-known. The club was founded in the midst of the depression by retiring amateur golfer Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, a Wall Street investor. The course was designed by Dr. Alister Mackenzie with Jones' input. The club opened in 1933 and the first Masters was held in 1934. It is the only major tournament played on the same course each year.
Politicians Should Butt Out of Augusta's Business
Politicians Should Butt Out of Augusta's…
Politicians Should Butt Out of Augusta's Business
Article first published as Politicians Should Butt Out of Augusta's Business on Blogcritics. Augusta National isn't America's oldest golf course, but it is by far the most well-known. The club was founded in the midst of the depression by retiring amateur golfer Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, a Wall Street investor. The course was designed by Dr. Alister Mackenzie with Jones' input. The club opened in 1933 and the first Masters was held in 1934. It is the only major tournament played on the same course each year.