Every April, the eyes of the golf world turn to the small town of Augusta, Georgia (USA). This is where the Masters Tournament , one of the four major tournaments in world golf, takes place. But behind the perfectly manicured fairways and legendary greens, there is a rich history that has shaped Augusta National into one of the most iconic courses on the planet.

1. The origins: Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts

It all began in the early 1930s. Bobby Jones , a legend of American amateur golf, dreamed of creating a course that lived up to his vision of the game. With businessman Clifford Roberts , he found an ideal piece of land: a former nursery and indigo plantation, vast, hilly and wooded, perfect for hosting a spectacular layout.

Jones commissioned the design to Alister MacKenzie , a Scottish architect renowned for his strategic and natural courses. Construction began in 1931, and Augusta National opened in 1933.

2. The birth of the Masters

In 1934, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts created a tournament that would become legendary: the Masters . Unlike other majors, the event is always played on the same course, which strengthens the link between Augusta and the history of golf.

There are many traditions: the Green Jacket awarded to the winner, the Amen Corner feared by players, and the immaculate presentation of the course which makes it a unique television spectacle.

3. The unique characteristics of the course

• Length : approximately 6,800 m, with a par of 72.

• Fast, undulating greens : a real test of putting and approach control.

• Amen Corner (holes 11, 12, 13) : the most famous and feared part, where dreams can disappear in a few shots.

• Magnolia Lane : the majestic driveway leading to the clubhouse, lined with century-old magnolias.

4. Historical moments

Augusta has been the scene of legendary exploits:

• Jack Nicklaus and his six victories, an unequaled record.

• Tiger Woods in 1997, becoming the youngest winner at 21 and revolutionizing golf.

• Seve Ballesteros , Phil Mickelson , Jordan Spieth … all left their mark on this course.

5. Augusta today

Augusta National remains a highly exclusive, invitation-only private club. Each spring, it transforms into a world golf stage, blending tradition and modernity, while preserving a closely guarded secret: its maintenance methods that give the course its surreal appearance.

✅ In short : Augusta National is not just a golf course. It is a place of history, legend, and emotion, a sanctuary for all enthusiasts, and a dream for those who hope to one day walk its fairways.