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USA Today
06-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Locker room will move to new building near driving range at Augusta National in 2026
Locker room will move to new building near driving range at Augusta National in 2026 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Masters Tournament participants are expected to be changing their golf shoes in a different location in 2026. The current locker room at Augusta National Golf Club for non-champions has always been located on the first floor of the clubhouse. It's been renovated over the years, but it's always been there. By the 2026 Masters, however, that locker room space – with many more amenities – will move into a new building, behind the area where grandstands currently overlook the driving range and chipping area, according to two sources. The Champions Locker Room is located on the second floor of the clubhouse and will remain where it is. The new facility would like take over a location currently occupied by the caddie shack, officially known as the Golf Services Building, adjacent to the range. Masters Tournament and club chairman Fred Ridley first referenced the move at his news conference before the 2024 Masters. 'It will feature a three-level state-of-the-art facility, designed to anticipate every need for players, their families, and support teams,' Ridley said then, adding more details would be shared at his 2025 news conference, scheduled for Wednesday. Ridley didn't say then that the new building would replace the caddie shack, but it makes sense. Many players already use the caddie shack as their locker room, and dine there, too, because of its convenience to the Tournament Practice Area, which is east of the current locker room. The original locker room, which is for members except during Masters Week, overlooks the golf course, just in front of the first tee. While the caddie shack is popular, many current players still use the locker room, especially a European contingent that includes Rory McIlroy, and a number of the University of Georgia alumni. They share the buffet and chat in a small dining area. Russell Henley, one of those former Georgia players, was asked about the locker room change on Sunday. 'I think that's cool having a view of the course,' he said of the current setup, 'but I think whatever they do (at the new one) is going to be incredible.'
USA Today
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Best place to eat at Masters? Players say locker room, caddie hut. Hooter's got a mention
Best place to eat at Masters? Players say locker room, caddie hut. Hooter's got a mention This is part of the Golfweek Masters Survey 2025 series 'Nobody goes out anymore; it's too crowded' is a classic Yogi Berra line but it could also be used to describe the thinking of Masters competitors looking for a place to eat at around Augusta National. One of the findings of conducting the annual Golfweek Masters Survey is that the majority of competitors hire their own chef to cater meals so they don't have to fight traffic or wait for a table after a long day at the course. It used to be you could go to T-Bonz and see Fred Couples in one corner and Ernie Els in another. While John Daly still sets up shop at the local Hooters on Washington Road, it's becoming more of a rarity to see players out at Augusta's many fine dining establishments. That was the question for this survey: Where's your favorite place to eat in Augusta? Here are some of the answers of those who still like to frequent some of the local fare. Adam Hadwin My wife and I go to the Bonefish Grill quite a bit. We don't see too many of those anymore. Adam Scott It's hard not to say the Champions Locker Room. I do like the Grill Room. It has a nice view of the course, which you don't get in the Champions Room. Akshay Bhatia We ate at Carrabba's (Italian Grille) every night. Gary Woodland The locker room. The burger is delicious and I love the soup. Just the history in there and sitting there and looking out is pretty special. I'd like to eat in the Champions Locker Room. That's the next goal. Jason Day The caddie hut. I never go eat in the locker room. I always hang out and eat in the caddie hut. Justin Thomas My rental house. We get a chef. Keegan Bradley The clubhouse. I got to eat dinner there once with a couple members and it was spectacular. Kevin Kisner Beck's. Matt Fitzpatrick The players lounge. Russell Henley Frog Hollow. That place is good. Webb Simpson Locker room looking out to No. 1. Wyndham Clark I didn't eat many places but I did eat at the famous Hooters. Xander Schauffele I've been fortunate to have my brother come cook for me. I enjoy his home-cooked meals. Zach Johnson I typically have somebody cook for us just because it makes the week so much easier. But sometimes you go early and on those occasions, I love Abel Brown's, an oyster, steak joint with a pretty good bourbon menu and it's right there in that French Market area.
