Augusta National Golf Club Membership
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Bill Gates is a member at Augusta National.
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Membership costs between $100,000 and $300,000.
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Annual dues were less than $30,000 per year in 2020.
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Members are sometimes referred to as "green jackets."
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Tiger Woods doesn’t have a membership despite being a 5-time champion.
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Charlie Woods may play as a volunteer.
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Only two pro golfers – Jack Nicklaus and John Harris – are Augusta National members.
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Harris recently retired from the PGA Tour Champions.
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Arnold Palmer was also a member before he died in 2016.
Membership Diversity and Notable Members
- It’s not known how many Black members belong.
- Membership is by invitation only.
- Prospects are selected based on contributions to golf and character.
- Professional golfers aren’t the only members.
- The club values diversity.
- Notable members include Bill Gates, Condoleezza Rice, Warren Buffett, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, Yahoo founder Jerry Yang, former NFL player Lynn Swann, and football coach Lou Holtz.
Augusta National Club and Experience
- Bill Gates stayed at the nearby Red Roof Inn when relegated by member seniority.
- The inn can cost as little as £50 a night.
- Walking the course is part of the Masters experience.
- Smoking cigars, an old golf tradition, is still allowed while walking the course.
- The club is seasonal, closed in summer.
- Membership depends on contributions to golf, character, and integrity.