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Masters great golf spectacle described by longtime attendee
Chick Thomas lauds the Masters as the greatest spectacle in golf at a 50 Plus Club meeting. He, who has attended since 1937, traces Augusta National history from its 1932 start to 1950s changes led by Arnold Palmer, and recalls early practices of spectators and ticketing. He notes the course and tournament origins, and memories of famous moments like Craig Wood.
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Chick Thomas
Thomas
Ramada Inn
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Clifford Roberts
Augusta
Augusta National
Arnold Palmer
Palmer