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Masters Tournament: Golf's Elite Gather at Augusta National

4/9/2026

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Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, hosts the Masters Tournament, the first major championship of the year.
Founded in 1933, the club blends history and beauty, attracting professional and amateur golfers.
Membership is invite-only, with Condoleezza Rice and Bill Gates among notable members.
Players qualify for the Masters through past champions and top-ranked players, and tickets favor members with a limited non-member lottery.

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Story summary

Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, hosts the Masters Tournament, the first major championship of the year.
Founded in 1933, the club blends history and beauty, attracting professional and amateur golfers.
Membership is invite-only, with Condoleezza Rice and Bill Gates among notable members.
Players qualify for the Masters through past champions and top-ranked players, and tickets favor members with a limited non-member lottery.