John Boyette

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | John Boyette

AUGUSTA — Jack Nicklaus is the most successful player in the history of the Masters Tournament. He arrived at Augusta National Golf Club early April 10 to hit the ceremonial tee shots alongside Gary Player and Tom Watson to begin the 89th Masters. But it didn’t mean he was exempt from the first tee jitters that most golfers experience. “The tee is yours,” said Fred Ridley, chairman of the Masters and Augusta National Golf Club. “Maybe,” the 85-year-old Nicklaus quipped.

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | John Boyette

JACKSON — If you build it, they will come. That seems to be the mantra these days as Aiken County becomes a mecca for high-end, private golf courses. The latest venture is the 21 Golf Club, located in Jackson not far from the Savannah River Site nuclear reservation and a drag strip that has been in operation for nearly seven decades.

2 weeks ago | aikenstandard.com | John Boyette

AUGUSTA — Jack Nicklaus is the most successful player in the history of the Masters Tournament. He arrived at Augusta National Golf Club early April 10 to hit the ceremonial tee shots alongside Gary Player and Tom Watson to begin the 89th Masters. But it didn’t mean he was exempt from the first tee jitters that most golfers experience. “The tee is yours,” said Fred Ridley, chairman of the Masters and Augusta National Golf Club. “Maybe,” the 85-year-old Nicklaus quipped.

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | John Boyette

AUGUSTA — As the golf world turns its collective eye to the Masters Tournament this week, only the most keen observers can tell that Augusta National Golf Club was hit by hurricane-force winds six months ago. And that's a testament to the hard work of the club's workers, Augusta National and Masters Chairman Fred Ridley said April 9 at his annual "State of the Masters" address. "I hope all of you will agree that our golf course and grounds are in magnificent condition.

2 weeks ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | John Boyette

Play has been suspended for the day at the Masters Tournament. Due to inclement weather conditions, Augusta National Golf Club suspended Monday's practice round and evacuated the grounds April 7 at 11:25 a.m.Shortly after 3 p.m. Augusta National announced that it would not reopen because of the forecast which is calling for more rain. Purchasers of Monday practice round tickets will be sent refunds in May and will be guaranteed the opportunity to purchase 2026 Monday practice round tickets.