To quote the famous line from "Dumb and Dumber" for the 1,312th time: So you're telling me there's a chance?
Teeing it up at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters for an 89th time in 2025, is the dream of every golfer.
Yes, it's an exclusive private club, but scoring a round of golf there is actually attainable. You might still need a little bit of luck, but to say that it's impossible is just not true. Here's a list of ways that you might actually play golf at Augusta.
How you can play Augusta National Golf Club
Get invited by a member of Augusta National Golf Club
You might have to already be running in certain circles but getting a precious invite from a member who might be a friend of a friend just might do the trick for you.
Become a member of Augusta National Golf Club
OK, waaaaaaaaaay easier said than done. The club simply does not publicly speak about its membership or how much it costs or, most importantly, how one goes about getting invited. Rumor has it don't ask to be invited, either.
Qualify for the Augusta National Women's Amateur
For what has become a premier amateur event in the women's game, making the 72-woman field would enough to get a tee time, as even those who don't make the cut to advance to the 18-hole final still get to partake in a practice round.
Qualify for the Masters
There are generally about 90 or so golfers who make the Masters field each year, and there are 20 different ways to qualify. So get down to your local driving range and start practicing.
Report on the Masters
Us sports journalist types have a decent chance to play the golf course. Almost since the tournament's inception, there's been some variation of a "lottery" among those who cover the event. In a given year, about 30 or so sportswriters, columnists, TV anchors and the like get their names drawn. That's out of about 300 or so journalists who cover the Masters each year.
Work or volunteer at the Masters or for Augusta National
Volunteers and staff of the tournament or the club just might get that tap on the shoulder to play.
Work as a caddie at Augusta National Golf Club
If you work as a caddie for the golf club (not as a caddie for a player in the event), you might gain access to play 18 holes. Typically, one day a year is set aside for caddie play.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: How to play Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament
