Monday, April 4, 2011

Local History: The Masters

It's Masters Week! One of the most famous golf tournaments in the world takes place every year at the most beautiful courses in the world, right down the road in Augusta Georgia.The famed Masters Golf Tournament starts today with its' first pratice round at the Augusta National Golf Course. The Masters has a rich history, that takes place mostly here in Georgia. Bobby Jones, a Atlanta born golf hero, decided to create the Augusta National Golf Course after his own early retirement from competitive golf, in 1930.
Bobby chose the Augusta area for his new golf course and teamed up with Clifford Roberts to develop the new golf course. The first "Masters Tournament" was held in 1934 and was won by Horton Smith.
The rest is history.... including their amazing pimento cheese sandwiches.

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