Women join the Augusta club, for first time in 80 years

For the first time in its 80-year history, Augusta National Golf Club has female members.

Women join the Augusta club, for first time in 80 years

The home of the US Masters, under increasing criticism over the last decade because of its all-male membership, invited former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become the first women in green jackets when the club opens for a new season in October. Both women accepted.

“This is a joyous occasion,” said Augusta National chairman Billy Payne.

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