Augusta National Golf Club

Private golf club · Augusta, Georgia

Illustration of Augusta National Golf Club

Overview

Augusta National Golf Club is a private golf club in Augusta and the home of the Masters, one of golf's four major championships.

History

Golfer Bobby Jones and investor Clifford Roberts founded the club, and the course was designed by Jones with Alister MacKenzie. The first Masters was played in 1934. The club admitted its first women members in 2012.

Today

Masters week each April brings huge crowds to Augusta and one of the largest event-security operations in the region.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.