Showing posts with label Augusta National. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Augusta National. Show all posts

April 6, 2011

The Masters




















 The Masters is the crown jewel of American Golf Tournaments, and just happens to take place in my home state! The tournament takes place over 4 days starting tomorrow in August, GA at the Augusta National Golf Club.
As far as I know it's the only sporting event where they still hold decorum and you can get a sandwich while spectating for only $1.50. My dad used to tell me stories of when the sandwiches were only $0.50 :). And of course if you go you MUST get the pimento cheese sandwich (I miss them so much, sometimes I wonder if they even know what that is up here in Chicago). Below are couple of items I would need if I were going golfing (typically, I make it through 5 holes before I give up with how bad I am, and become the sideline drinker, golf cart driver, bad-score-keeper (It's a tough job, but someone has to do it).
Obviously the Lilly P. Golf cart to keep my ride fashionable around the course
Of course, a pink set to match my ride

The Masters website also has a Do's-&-Don'ts list, which I just find super classy, as well as a brief history on the event. (It's worth noting that membership to August is extremely exclusive (only 300 at any given time), and invitation only, with dues around $10k a year. They also didn't admit any African Americans till 1990, and I don't know if they have any female members other than spouses. Sad.).
Overall, a super preppy event that is great to partake in or watch (for a good afternoon nap). What would you wear to go to the Tournament or to puts around the course?