Tiger Woods was playing golf with Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley ahead of the Masters two years ago when Ridley mentioned the club’s soon-to-be-announced project to renovate a municipal course that for nearly a century had been an affordable haven for Augusta’s working-class and Black golfers.
Woods was interested immediately, Ridley said, and that kicked off more formal conversations that culminated with Monday’s announcement that Woods will design a par-3 course at the renovated municipal facility, and that Woods’ foundation will build an educational center for local public school students.
The five-time Masters champion’s involvement in the project will expand his imprint on the Georgia city where he experienced his greatest triumphs as a player.
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