Augusta National focusing on changes to community not course


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 12 Nov 2020

FILE PHOTO: Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 9, 2020 Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club Fred Ridley poses with Lee Elder, the first African-American to play in the Masters REUTERS/Brian Snyder

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Instead of changes to its famous golf course, Augusta National will this year put its energy and financial muscle into developing underprivileged local communities that have faced added hardship from COVID-19 and race issues.

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley announced on Wednesday at his annual pre-Masters news conference that the club and its partners will make a combined $10 million contribution that will help spur the redevelopment of neighborhoods.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Golf

Golf-South Korean amateur Yang shines at Australian Open
Golf-Hungry Herbert holds lead at Australian Open as Smith stumbles
Golf-Smith in Herbert's shadow again at Australian Open
Golf-Oh wow! Former prodigy upstages big names at Australian Open
Report: LIV Golf replacing Greg Norman with Scott O'Neil
Golf-Australian Open to tee off in Melbourne after stormy buildup
Geraldine grabs card for Taiwan LPGA Tour
Gavin draws inspiration over ‘teh tarik’ session to run Malaysia’s very own match play format
Golf-Smylie holds off major winner Smith to claim Australian PGA title
Perfect end for birthday boy Tanapat

Others Also Read