For a second consecutive year, I've been fortunate to attend the Masters for my birthday. Kathy and I flew to Atlanta after work last night and drove to Augusta. The day started with breakfast with friends, then straight to Augusta National when the gates opened at 8 a.m. There was a slight frost delay as overnight temps were in the 30s. Good thing it warmed up quickly once the sun came out.
We walked to the Par 3 course and put our chairs on the 8th tee box for the afternoon Par 3 contest. Then we walked around the clubhouse and practice area, before heading out on the back nine toward Amen Corner (holes #11, #12 and #13). We met friends back at the clubhouse at lunchtime - having the famous pimento cheese sandwich.
After lunch we walked out to the 16th hole - the Par 3 - where players skip golf balls from the forward tee, across the pond to the green. We watched a few groups skip balls before we headed to the Par 3 course to watch the action there. We had great seats on the 8th tee box and watched 50-some players come through.
We had dinner with Brian and Stefanie at Outback - a perfect way to spend my birthday! Looking forward to the first round of the tournament in the morning!
~Le Ann
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