This may be the easiest post of the series as it’s Masters week. During this week, GCSAA Class A, A-Retired and AA Life members who have a valid gold membership card are extended complimentary daily admission to the Masters thanks to the governing body at Augusta National Golf Club.

Getting into the tournament

To gain admission to the tournament, present your current GCSAA membership card along with your driver’s license at the North Gate each day. The North Gate is located just inside Gate 6, which is a walk-in gate located off Berckmans Road.

Please remember:

• You must be a GCSAA Class A, ART or AA member — in good standing — in order to take advantage of this unique member benefit. Please verify your classification and status before making any travel arrangements.
• You must have a valid form of picture ID along with your GCSAA membership card.

• If you should exit the grounds at any time during the day, you will be required to re-enter through Gate 6 and check back in at the Gate C/PGA booth, where once again, you will be required to present your GCSAA membership card and driver’s license to gain admittance.

Policies

• Hold onto to your pass. Upon leaving the grounds, maintain possession of your daily pass and under no circumstances should you sell it, throw it away or give it away as a souvenir to anyone you do not know.
• No cell phones allowed. No cell phones or other electronic devices are permitted on the grounds at any time.
• Cameras only during practice rounds. Cameras are permitted during the practice rounds (Monday – Wednesday), but are not permitted on the grounds starting Thursday.

Violations

Any violation of Augusta National's ticket, cell phone or camera policies will result in a lifetime ban from Masters tournaments — no questions asked and no excuses accepted. To date, 18 GCSAA members have been banned for life from future tournaments.

This truly is an exceptional benefit to GCSAA Class A, A-Retired, and AA Life members and I hope you take advantage if you have earned your Class A status. Heading to the Masters is on my bucket list – I’ll hopefully make it down one year – and if it’s on yours, don’t wait to make the trip!

As always, if you’ve missed a previous post, please check them out below:

1. GCSAA Association Health Program
2. GCSAA Foundation
3. Awards Anyone?
4. Conference and Tradeshow
5. Melrose Leadership Academy
6. Melrose Equipment Experience
7. Thank a Superintendent Day
8. Golf Course Environmental Profile
9. First Green
10. Affiliated Chapters
11. Disaster Relief Fund
12. Planning for Retirement
13. Career Resources
14. Compensation and Benefits
15. FFA
16. Priority Issues Agenda
17. Action Alerts
18. Grassroots Ambassadors
19. Advocacy Teams
20. Webinars
21. Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series
22. Equipment Manager Classification
23. Equipment Manager Certificate Program
24. Certified Turf Equipment Manager (CTEM)
25. Modernized CGCS Program
26. GCSAA Golf Championships
27. There’s an app for that: GCSAA and Conference and Trade Show apps
28. Collegiate Turf Bowl
29. Envu Superintendent Grant Program
30. GCSAA Scholarships
31. GCSAA Scholars Competition
32. GCSAA Virtual Education Event
33. Chapter Leadership Symposium
34. Chapter Outreach Grant
35. Chapter Connection