Augusta National Golf Club

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/augusta-national-golf-club

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Augusta National Golf Club built?1932
2. How big is Augusta National Golf Club?Approximately 270 acres (1.1 km²)
3. What is the location?Augusta, Georgia, United States
4. Why is the Masters Tournament special?The Masters is played every year at the same course, and the winner receives a green jacket. It is one of the four biggest championships in golf.
5. Who helped build Augusta National?Bobby Jones, a legendary amateur golfer, and architect Alister MacKenzie turned a former nursery into this golf paradise.

Alister MacKenzie: A renowned golf course architect known for his strategic and aesthetically pleasing designs, including Augusta National.
Amen Corner: The iconic stretch of holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National, famous for its demanding layout and dramatic championship moments.
Major Championships (Golf): The four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional golf: The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship.