re: Going to the Masters!

Could not disagree with this take more. Not sure how you're getting Berkmans access, but it's even tougher to do than getting into the Masters. You can always find a ticket outside Augusta to get in and see the course for around 1k, but you're never ever going to find a Berkmans pass just floating around.

I've done both the regular way and the Berkmans way and they're both amazing.

The real answer is to pay what feels like a ton for a regular grounds ticket and stretch it to two days, but if that's not possible here's what I would do:

Show up at before sunlight to get in line. Buy a masters chair and rush out and set up at Amen Corner.

Go to Berkmans and eat breakfast and putt the greens. Do your shopping and check your stuff.

Get out and walk the course as much as you can.

Head back at 11 for lunch at the upstairs restaurant (is that Augustas?) It's a ridiculous seafood restaurant. You'll see tons of green jackets in there having lunch.

Head out and grab your seats for the afternoon in Amen corner then do a little walking.

Head back to Berkmans at 4 or 5 and booze it up.

You're going to have to accept that you won't see it all in just one day.

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You're going to have to accept that you won't see it all in just one day.

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On a Tuesday he should be able to walk the entire course no problem. We walked 1-18 to match history in our minds.

I’d rather see the course than sitting in a restaurant for a “free” $50 meal.

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He's going on Thursday so no cameras allowed.

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Ah I missed that one somewhere through the thread. Only been to a practice round so my experience may not help. Still think that the time on course is better spent vs in restaurants, but if you have a bunch of past champs there close up that would be pretty amazing as well.

Palm tree. Right of 4

Why would someone laugh at a gorgeous facility with “free” high end food and beverages? It’s where lots of green jackets entertain all week. Thats like laughing at 1st class while sitting in coach, right?

Similar advice as everyone else, get an idea of what to buy ahead of time. I think some things sell out through the week. The best souvenir "deal" is the $12 coffee cup. It's an awesome mug.

Take a map and try to locate the location of historic shots ahead of time because Augusta doesn't do plaques


It's not considered cheap or weird to hold on to your old beer cups. Most people keep them.

Don't get caught up in the Berkman experience, souvenirs, or any one spot (except maybe on sunday) walks around and enjoy the atmosphere.

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used to be a regional event A party. Now it's douchebag disney world

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I would not have used this verbiage.

I will accede that the age of “trophy travel” has changed the ambience of most events including some aspects of the Masters. However, The Masters is still the best live sports event I have ever attended. If you get away from the crowd, there are some quiet spots where you can watch great shots. 5 green, 7 green, 14 green.

Amen Corner you are pretty far from the shots.

13 green is a long way to ropes from the green.

If you want to see action, 15/16 grandstands will not disappoint.

The practice rounds really do let you see the whole course without the strain of the tournament. Many holes are empty for gaps of time.

I was there for the entire week in 2017 and 2018. People in Berkmans are just as big of fans as those outside of. The entire tournament is magic and and I’ve def described it as Disneyland with regards to the way people’s eyes light up and everyone is hyper focused on the greatness of every detail. Whether enjoying a dozen oysters, redfish ponchatrain, an old fashioned and a beer at Augusta’s in Berkmans or the traditional pimiento cheese sandwich with a cookie and a lemonade everyone wins

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someone with one day, all or most of his time should be on course.

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I agree.

It is so beautiful. I’ve been many times, but I still walk each hole on some of my visits.
The course is the star. The elevation changes and the green contours are incredible.

I’d go to Berckman’s IF I was invited, but I would not pay up for the experience. Most years I’ve gone for free or at most face value. At this point, I’ve seen the course many times. They do some changes each year. Most are subtle, but a few years ago they pushed hole 5 from like 445 to 500 yards and got the tee away from 4 green. I guess they may bump 13 tee back some in the future. They planted a bunch of full green trees on 9 and 11 years ago. The first time I went 7 was less than 400 yards, now the tee is a hike from 6 green. The par 3s seem to change the least over the years, and yet they are challenging to the field.

Very large corporation is a supplier of mine and they're providing the entire experience. We're one of their largest customers in the entire USA. All I had to do was get a flight to Atlanta! I'm definitely going to check out Berkman's. There's a chance we'll get to go back but no guarantees. This will not be my last trip to the Master's but it could be the last time I get into Berkman's!

Really sucks not being able to take pics on the course but I'll enjoy a full day with no phone calls to just absorb it all!