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THE MASTERS COLUMBIA, USA 2022 WELCOME We Thinkit’S Onlyfittingthatyougettosampleforyourself THE MASTERS COLUMBIA, USA 2022 HISTORYWELCOME → →PACKAGESHISTORY → → ITINERARIESPACKAGE → PRESS → INFORMATION → VIEWING → CONTACT → WELCOME TO THE MASTERS EXPERIENCE Every second week of April, Augusta National opens its gates for The Masters, arguably the most exclusive and eagerly anticipated golfing event of the year. Since its founder Bobby Jones held the very first Augusta National Invitational Tournament in 1934, The Masters has had a special place in the hearts of all golf fans and enthusiasts alike. The springtime splendour of Augusta National never disappoints and probably never will. With such iconic moments in golfing history as Nicklaus’s charge in 1986, Faldo’s comeback in 1996 and Tiger’s chip-in in 2005, Augusta has an atmosphere and aura like no other place on earth. We think it’s only fitting that you get to sample that for yourself. WELCOME HISTORYWELCOME → →PACKAGESHISTORY → → ITINERARIESPACKAGE → PRESS → INFORMATION → VIEWING → CONTACT → A GOLF TOURNAMENT LIKE NO OTHER STEEPED IN TRADITION Augusta National Golf Club was founded by Bobby Jones, the legendary amateur champion, and Clifford Roberts, an astute investment banker in New York. The 365-acre property, originally Fruitland Nurseries, was purchased in 1931 for $70,000. Jones helped design the golf course, working alongside the esteemed British architect Dr. Alister Mackenzie. Jones’s popularity within the game helped attract golf’s biggest stars to the Masters, beginning with the inaugural event in 1934. Since then, some of golf’s most memorable moments – both comebacks and collapses – have taken place on the lush course. The Masters Tournament has been held the first full week of April every year since its inception, except for 1943-1945. During this time, the tournament was cancelled due to World War II and the course was used to raise cattle and turkeys to help the war effort. Augusta National is closed all summer, from the third week of May until mid-October, primarily for renovations. Although a single performance at the Masters can define a player’s career, the game’s greatest players have won multiple titles, including Jack Nicklaus (6), Arnold Palmer (4), Tiger Woods (4) and Sam Snead (3). HISTORY HISTORYWELCOME → →PACKAGESHISTORY → → ITINERARIESPACKAGE → PRESS → INFORMATION → VIEWING → CONTACT → UNIQUE MASTERS EXPERIENCES JOIN SAM AND PETER FOR A TRIP OF A LIFETIME TO THE MASTERS 2022... ITINERARY IS AS FOLLOWS: 5 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION (30 MAR - 04 APRIL) at Sea Pines Resort on a Room Only basis THIS SEVEN DAY 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION (04 APR - 06 APRIL) at The Hilton Columbia on a B&B basis TRIP INCLUDES: 4 ROUNDS OF GOLF IN HILTON HEAD Harbour Town Golf Links, Atlantic Dunes, Heron Point, 7 nights accommodation Hills & Palmetto Dunes (5 Sea Pines / 2 Columbia ) TUESDAY MASTERS BADGE Individual welcome pack 6 X 7-SEATER MINIVANS collected from Savannah and return to Columbia x4 4 rounds of golf at some of Hilton Head‘s finest PRIVATE RETURN MASTERS TRANSFERS golf courses Ryder Cup style team event Daily team and FROM £3469.00 PER PERSON BASED ON 4 SHARING individual prizes A TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT AT SEA PINES AND TWIN ROOMS IN COLUMBIA. Shared car hire Upgrades to single rooms or The Inn & Club at Harbour Town are available on request. An unforgettable day at Flights not included - estimated flight costs of £800.00 - £1000 per person. The Masters. WELCOME PACKAGE HISTORYWELCOME → →PACKAGESHISTORY → → ITINERARIESPACKAGE → PRESS → INFORMATION → VIEWING → CONTACT → BBC GOLF CORRESPONDENT IAIN CARTER SPECTATING AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL Nothing quite prepares you for your first moments at the Augusta National. Yes you might be prepared for the beauty, to witness the golfing test and see the world’s best players ply their trade but the scale and undulations of the place are unimaginable until you actually arrive on the property. Television can never quite capture the flow of the course, the rapid descent of the tenth and eleventh holes to the sunken golfing paradise that is Amen Corner and the draining climb back up to the eighteenth green. The place is unique. No one runs - top speed for all is a brisk walk. Spectators create their own grandstands by placing their portable seats at a vantage point of their choice and no one is allowed to carry a mobile phone. Spectator views are the most unfettered in the professional game because players, their caddies and a few rules officials are the only people allowed inside the ropes. It feels busy, especially in the merchandise area which is the only place on the planet official Masters products can be bought, but it retains a quaint feel in keeping with Georgia’s southern charm. And, although it is undoubtedly golf’s most glamorous major, the on course sustenance including Augusta’s famous Pimento cheese sandwiches are probably the most reasonably priced refreshments in world sport. PRESS WELCOME → HISTORYWELCOME → →PACKAGESHISTORY → → ITINERARIESPACKAGE → PRESS → INFORMATION → VIEWING → CONTACT → GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE USEFUL INFORMATION PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED TOURNAMENT FACILITIES Cell phones, beepers and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited on Facilities for the physically impaired are provided. The facilities at Augusta National include: the grounds at all times. Cameras are strictly prohibited on Tournament days. For the safety of all concerned, it is suggested • Automated teller machines • Lost and Found Violation of these policies will subject the ticket holder to removal from the that those using wheelchairs or similar transport • Pairing sheets with • Message Center grounds and the ticket purchase to the permanent loss of credentials. use the hard surfaced roads and flat observation course map and tee times • Parking areas as much as possible. The grass is often • Spectator Guides • Patron photos • 5 Cell days phones enjoy / PDAs the Springtime • Beepers, electronic • Folding armchairs, damp and becomes very slippery on sloped areas. • First Aid • Telephones • splendour No pocketbooks, of Augusta withdevices rigid chairs or stools As a reminder, those accompanying a physically • Golf shops purses, backpacks, • Cameras* • Ladders, periscopes impaired individual must also have proper 2personal days at bags, The etc. Masters • Weaponsand 2 of any kind • Radios, TVs, Tape ETIQUETTE The Masters Tournament is an credentials. roundslarger than of 10”Wgolf on top local(regardless golf of permit) recorders international competition and the contestants are courses.x 5”H x 5”D Be will sure to bring• Alcoholic your beverages/ • Strollers DO YOU HAVE YOUR US ESTA? All passengers considered invited guests. Everyone should be camerabe allowed for on those the all importantBeverage containers/ • Walkie-talkies travelling to the US who are non US Citizens will treated with courtesy and respect. Patrons are Augustagrounds. (AllNational items are photos. coolers need to pre apply for their US ESTA. This can be expected to behave with the utmost dignity and subject to search.) • Flags, banners, signs considerations at all times. There are several rules done by following the below link. of spectator etiquette that should be followed *Cameras are allowed for personal use only on Practice Round days - https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. when attending a golf tournament: ATTIRE Augusta National asks that appropriate clothing and shoes should be worn at all times. • Stay behind all ropes and cooperate with INSIDER INFORMATION! Permitted chairs can be placed in Shorts have been generally acceptable and the designated officials of the tournament designated areas on the course. It is an unspoken rule that chairs are walking shoes are recommended. • Remain still throughout each shot, and do not move until all players in the group have not to be moved whether you are there or not. Be sure to get to the AUTOGRAPH POLICY For everyone’s safety course early- spots go quickly! ONE chair per guest. completed the hole and protection, there will be a NO AUTOGRAPH • Do not run POLICY enforced on the golf course for the EVENTS • Place all trash in the proper receptacles practice and Tournament days. Autograph seeking GENERAL SAFETY & WEATHER WARNINGS • Any excessive noise or shouting will not be is only allowed around the Practice Range and For your personal safety, we ask that you exercise due care at all times. tolerated and may result in dismissal Also, please be reminded that under wet conditions the grounds may on the Par 3 course during the Par 3 Contest. become slippery; take appropriate precautions. Please observe all WEATHER Average April temperatures in INSIDER INFORMATION! There Is a check scoreboards/message boards for the WEATHER WARNING sign. When Augusta range from highs around 80 degrees station just inside the main gate at Augusta the signEVENTS appears, you are advised to take precautions even before play is to lows around 50 degrees. Cool clothing, hats, National but be prepared to wait in long lines THEsuspended. MONACO Suspension EXPERIENCE of play will be signalled by the sounding of an air and sunscreen are recommended on warm, to pick up your checked items! horn or similar alert. Seek shelter immediately upon hearing the alert. sunny days. EVENTS WELCOME INFORMATION THE US MASTERS EXPERIENCE EVENTS THE WIMBLEDON EXPERIENCE WELCOME → HISTORYWELCOME → →PACKAGESHISTORY → → ITINERARIESPACKAGE → PRESS → INFORMATION → VIEWING → CONTACT → GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE VIEWING SPOTS SUGGESTED VIEWING SPOTS TIPS FROMS THE VETERANS GET OFF THE BEATEN PATH: Because of their distance from the main entrance, Nos. (please see course guide for more details) TAKE A STAND: 4 and 5 require some effort to reach. The hike is worth The observation stands are great places to take in it. There are fewer patrons entering the gate near Hole 4: Spectators can view action on two holes while a lot of different holes. The ones at Amen Corner and the fifth green, but concessions, restrooms and behind the No. 4 tee. There are views of the approach around the 15th green/16th tee fill up quickly.
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