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""If you don't have a thrill walking down the fairways of Augusta, you don't have a pulse."" - Ben HoganStep onto the hallowed fairways of Augusta National, where legends are forged, secrets whisper through ancient pines, and every bloom hides a story of triumph and turmoil. From its roots as an indigo plantation and Berckmans' exotic nursery to the visionary dream of Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, this riveting chronicle unveils how a Depression-era gamble became golf's ultimate sanctuary. Discover the genius of Alister MacKenzie's design, where rolling hills and Rae's Creek test the soul; relive electrifying Masters moments like Gene Sarazen's ""shot heard 'round the world,"" Jack Nicklaus's defiant 1986 charge at 46, and Tiger Woods's record-shattering dominance; and confront the club's shadowed past, from racial and gender exclusions to Roberts's haunting suicide. For fans who crave the thrill of Amen Corner or the mystique of the green jacket, this is the definitive tale of golf's most revered shrine. Unlock the gates. Your invitation awaits.

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