Speaking on Wednesday, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, Fred Ridley, revealed Augusta National’s intention to support a multiphase partnership with Augusta Municipal Golf Course, also known as “The Patch". Augusta Technical College and The First Tee of Augusta will also be involved and the aim is to strengthen public golf in the community and foster even greater opportunities to play the game and work in the sport.
Linking Augusta Tech’s golf course management and workforce programs at The Patch, with The First Tee’s mission to teach the game and its values to juniors and community members of all backgrounds, the initiative will expand available pathways to welcome those interested in the sport and provide a best-in-class, affordable public golf experience for the Augusta community. It is the first partnership between these neighboring facilities.
