Posts Tagged ‘Golf’
Tiger Woods at the 2009 Masters
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009The Masters: April 6-12, 2009
Monday, April 6th, 2009Practice Round
Practice Round
Par 3 Contest
Competitive Round
Competitive Round
Competitive Round
Final Competitive Round
Bob Jones’ Message
“In golf, customs of etiquette and decorum are just as important as rules governing play. It is appropriate for spectators to applaud successful strokes in proportion to difficulty but excessive demonstrations by a player or his partisans are not proper because of the possible effect upon other competitors.”"Most distressing to those who love the game of golf is the applauding or cheering of misplays or misfortunes of a player. Such occurrences have been rare at the Masters but we must eliminate them entirely if our patrons are to continue to merit their reputation as the most knowledgeable and considerate in the world.”
(Written April, 1967)
Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., (1902-1971), President in Perpetuity
Augusta National Golf Club
- The Masters Tournament is an international competition and the contestants are invited guests. Everyone should be treated with courtesy and respect.
- Everyone is requested to display the traditional customs of etiquette, decorum and behavior, and to obey all Tournament policies, signs and verbal instructions of Tournament officials. Protests of any kind are prohibited.
- For the safety of everyone, and in keeping with policy established at major sporting events, running is considered to be unacceptable behavior.
- In fairness to spectator access and viewing, only one stool/seat will be allowed per person entering the grounds. Seats in observation stands are not to be reserved and stools/seats are not to be unattended for any inordinate length of time.
- For security purposes, all ticket purchasers and holders consent to the reasonable inspection of his/her property before entering and/or during the Tournament. Refusal of such an inspection or possession of prohibited items will result in exclusion/removal.
Tournament Schedule
Ticket Info
TV Schedule
Accommodations
Many local residents rent their homes during Masters week through Masters Housing which is coordinated by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. A hotel/motel reservation service is administered by the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hotels and motels may also be contacted directly for reservations.Private Home Reservations:
800-244-4709 or
706-821-1315
or visit www.mastershousing.com
Hotel/Motel Reservations:
866-536-6964
or visit www.augustareservations.com
Visitor information may be obtained by contacting the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-726-0243 or visiting the Web site www.augustaga.org.
Weather
Average April temperatures range from highs of 80 degrees to lows of 50 degrees. Hats, cool clothing, and sunscreen should be worn on bright, sunny days.
Facilities for the Physically Impaired
Facilities for the physically impaired are provided. For the safety of all concerned, it is suggested that those using wheelchairs or similar transport use the hard surfaced roads and flat observation areas as much as possible. The grass is often damp and becomes very slippery on sloped areas. As a reminder, those accompanying a physically impaired individual must also have proper credentials.
Cell Phones, Cameras and Electronic Devices
Cell phones, beepers and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited on the grounds at all times. Cameras are strictly prohibited on Tournament days. Violation of these policies will subject the ticket holder to removal from the grounds and the ticket purchaser to the permanent loss of credential(s).
Prohibited Items
- Cell Phones
- Bags, Backpacks, Purses, Packages*
- Beepers/Electronic Devices
- Cameras**
- Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Beverage containers/Coolers
- Flags/Banners/Signs
- Folding armchairs/Rigid type chairs or stools
- Ladders/Periscopes
- Radios/TVs/Tape Recorders
- Strollers
- Walkie-talkies
*Personal bags/belt bags/purses no larger than 10″W x 5″H x 5″D are allowed.
**Cameras are allowed on Practice Rounds days - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Weather Warning Policy
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Please observe all scoreboards/message boards for the WEATHER WARNING sign shown to the right. This sign will appear in advance of inclement weather moving into the area if Augusta National becomes aware of such weather. When the sign appears, you are advised to take precautions even before play is suspended.Suspension of play will be signaled by the sounding of an air horn or similar alert. You should seek shelter immediately upon hearing the alert.
During periods of inclement weather, you should avoid the following:
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Autograph Policy
For player safety and protection, there is a NO AUTOGRAPH POLICY enforced on the golf courses for the practice and Tournament days. Autograph seeking is allowed only on the parking lot side of the Clubhouse.
Attire
Appropriate clothing and shoes should be worn at all times.
Safety
For your personal safety, we ask that you exercise due care at all times. Also, please be reminded that under wet conditions the grounds may become slippery and appropriate precautions should be observed.
Animals/Pets
No animals or pets are allowed onto the grounds except animals necessary and specially trained to assist or guide the physically impaired.
Services/Spectator Conveniences
- Automated teller machines
- Checkstands - on space available basis, free of charge
- Concessions - a light fare of food and beverages
- Exhibit area
- Facsimile
- First Aid
- Golf Shops
- Information Centers
- Leader boards and standards
- Lost and Found
- Message Center
- Natural vantage points
- Observation stands at key locations
- On-site information boards with maps
- Pairing sheets with course map and tee times
- Parking
- Picnic areas
- Record board - list of previous champions and scores
- Restrooms
- Scoring information
- Shipping
- Spectator guides
- Telephones
- Water fountains
Muskeg Meadows
Sunday, March 1st, 2009If the thought of a bear scrambling out from the bushes during a shotgun start doesn’t alarm you, then Muskeg Meadows is right for you.
Fairbanks Golf Course
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008The course is a wooded and challenging par 36 lay-out featuring a 180 yard water-laden par three (hole 6) and scenic Interior Alaskan Beauty.
http://www.golfinalaska.com/courses_fairbanks_country_club.htm
Muskeg Meadows: Home of Ravens Rule
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008Muskeg Meadows: Home of Ravens Rule
by Aaron Angerman, reporter@golfinalaska.com
Bear, deer and moose can be seen grazing as nine USGA rated fairways rise out of the wetlands to form Muskeg Meadows. Sitting atop a foundation of byproducts from the once flourishing Wrangell timber industry, the 32-acre course offers such a unique golf experience that it boasts a 30-tournament schedule, highlighted by the annual Alaska Airlines tournament. While playing golfers can checkout the newly added activities shelter, which serves to provide a location for guests to dine on great food, chat with locals or view the interpretive signage detailing the course’s conception.
“Golf in the wilds of Alaska, between the snow capped mountains, in the middle of the rainforest, “says Pro Shop Manager Terree Pino. “Here you’ll find the friendliest people in Southeast Alaska and the coffee is always on.”
Come and test your skill as you avoid the large jutting rock on the course’s signature ninth hole. Observe the abundance of wild flowers and wide variety of birds as you walk the course, but keep an eye on your ball — Ravens have been known to steal balls as they rest gently on the greens. Don’t worry, because if you have a witness, you’ll be awarded a free drop according to the “Raven Rule.”
Anchorage Golf Course
Monday, July 2nd, 2007Located east of the Seward Highway on O’Malley Road, this golf course has 18 holes of up and down terrain lined with spruce adn white birch.
http://www.golfinalaska.com/courses_anchorage_golf_course.htm
Alyeska Golf Resort
Sunday, July 1st, 2007Located 35 miles north of the Alyeska Prince Hotel, this Anchorage Golf Course overlooks the Anchorage-bowl area with breath-taking views of Cook Inlet and Mt. McKinley.
Weeping Trout Golf Course
Monday, April 2nd, 2007A party of four fair golfers can play nine holes in about 90 minutes, leaving plenty of time for fishing!
Mt. Fairweather Golf Course
Monday, April 2nd, 2007When most people think of activity choices in Glacier Bay Alaska, they don’t normally think of golfing, but this course located on the flatlands of Gustavus is changing that notion.
Eagleglen Golf Course
Monday, April 2nd, 2007Located on Elmendorf Air Force Base, northeast of the city, the course is aptly named as there are several eagles that frequently put on aerial demonstrations.
http://www.golfinalaska.com/courses_eagleglen_golf_course.htm
