Hospitality Outside the Gates of Augusta National


QuintEvents is proud to feature 'The Lodge' as the preferred hospitality venue for The Masters 2012 Tournament week.

The Lodge provides an inviting setting that will set the tone for guests to relax and recharge before, during, and after their tournament experience, as desired. Located only a short iron away from the main entrance to Augusta National Golf Club, the Lodge, and its classic backdrop will bring you a hospitality experience like no other and elevate this well-deserved experience.

              

Hospitality Within the Gates of Augusta National
Another unique element to The Masters® experience is concessions. One can purchase sandwiches and beverages at great prices within the gates of Augusta National. That said there are no hospitality venues for the general public and the number of choices are limited.

There is a special charm about Augusta, Georgia that lends itself to The Masters® experience. Part of that unique feel is from small town feel, helping to capture the tradition and timelessness of the event. QuintEvents works to develop the experience around your budget, group size, and event goals. Options for accommodations are fairly unique for The Masters® and generally break into three options:

Option #1: Augusta Area Homes
QuintEvents arranges for the use of many private area residences for our group travelers. These homes are typically built for use during The Masters® with features like a bathroom for every bedroom, large decks for evening entertaining, and other amenities you might expect at a resort. When using this option, QuinEventst arranges for daily maid service, private chefs, and stocking of refrigerators as desired.
         

Option #2: Augusta Area Hotels
There are a limited number of local hotels available but QuintEvents can arrange for lodging and can quote accomodation stays for single and double occupancy as part of any Masters package.

Option #3: Columbia, SC and Atlanta, GA Hotels
If one is willing to drive more than an hour each day for The Masters®, QuintEvents can arrange for accommodations at fantastic hotels and bed and breakfast options in the surrounding areas. These provide great value and unique experiences for the individual or group buyer

Getting to and around Augusta is yet another area where QuintEvents' full service travel management capabilities shine. With QuintEvents, you’re working with professionals who know the area and The Masters intimately. Let us take care of the details while you enjoy the golf tournament.

Let us arrange the following for you with your Masters Package:

• Private or commercial air travel to the event
• Ground Transportation to The Masters Tournament each day from your accommodations
• Ground Transportation in and around Augusta for meals, golf, and other activities

The Masters is the first of the major golf championship to be played each year and is followed by the three  other major championships in professional golf; PGA Tour, the PGA European Tour, and the Japan Golf Tour. Unlike the other major championships, the Masters is held each year at the same location, Augusta national Golf Club, a private Golf Club in the city of Augusta, Georgia, USA.

Masters Tickets vs. Masters Badges
Masters Badges are issued for admittance to The Masters® every year for Championship rounds,while daily Masters Tickets are issued for the Practice Rounds.

Unlike many other sporting events, there are not “tickets” for each day of the Championship, but rather a single badge for use all four days. For this reason, there are stringent controls on daily badge accounting and behavior on the cou

About Wednesday Par 3:
The Par 3 Contest was first introduced in 1960 and is traditionally played on the Wednesday before the tournament begins.  It is a nine-hole course, with a par of 27, and measures 1.060 yards (970m) in length.  The winner of the Par 3 competition wins a crystal bowl.

Masters Winners
Winning the Masters affords a golfer several privileges which make his career more secure - and make the field of competitors quite special every year.  Masters champions are automatically invited to play in the other three majors for the following five seasons and invitations to The Players Championship for five years.  In addition to the green jacket, winners of the tournament receive a gold medal and a sterling silver replica of the engraved Masters trophy which remains at Augusta National.

• The Masters was originally known as the "Augusta National Invitation" Tournament; the present name was adopted in 1939 
• The first Masters tournament was held in March of 1934 and was played with current holes 10 through 18 played as the first nine, and 1 through 9 as the second nine, then reversed permanently to its present layout for the 1935 tournament
• The tournament was not played from 1943-45 due to World War II.  To assist the war effort, cattle and turkeys were raised on the Augusta National grounds
• The distinctive green jacket has been awarded since 1949 and is presented to the winner first inside the Butler Cabin, soon after the end of the tournament, and then the presentation is repeated outside near the 18th green in front of the spectators
• Before 1957, there was no 36-hole cut
• The course from the Masters tees is now 7,445 yards (6,808m); 520 yards (480m) longer than the 2001 course.
• The grass on the putting greens was originally the wide-bladed Bermuda and then the healthier strain of narrow-bladed Bermuda was introduced to speed the course. In 1981 the greens were reconstructed with bentgrass which resulted in significantly faster putting surfaces.
• Just before the 1975 tournament, the common beige sand in the bunders was replaced with the now-signature white feldspar which is shipped in from North Carolina.