All Access at Augusta
Inside The Club’s unforgettable weekend at golf’s most iconic tournament.
At Augusta National, where the fairways are as iconic as the players who walk them, The Club’s Members were granted an unparalleled experience. As the world’s top golfers chased the coveted green jacket, Members found themselves swept up in a weekend of unrivaled access — private dinners, intimate encounters with legends, and a front-row seat to the tournament’s finest moments. From the first tee to the final victory, The Club crafted a journey that melded golf’s rich tradition with the very best in luxury and exclusivity.
Friday: Welcome to Augusta
The stage was set for an unforgettable weekend. As each Exclusive Resorts Member arrived at the historic Partridge Inn, there was an unmistakable buzz of excitement — especially among the quarter of attendees experiencing Augusta National for the first time.
Later that evening, the rooftop of The Partridge Inn became the backdrop for a warm Southern welcome. Members sipped on Azaleas (the official cocktail of The Masters), traded travel stories, and gathered for a special guest appearance by PGA legend and Golf Channel talent Brad Faxon. With 12 Masters appearances and a coaching role with this year’s champion, Rory McIlroy, Brad shared rare behind-the-scenes stories and insight into one of golf’s most elusive venues. A four-course dinner followed, with lively conversation and fast-forming friendships as Members laid out their game plans for the weekend ahead.
Saturday: Tradition in Full Swing
The tradition of The Masters is unlike any other. Cell phones were locked away. No hospitality suites lined the fairways. No apps, no alerts — just pure, uninterrupted golf. But tradition didn’t mean forgoing comfort. In addition to access to Augusta National, Members also had entry to Club Magnolia, an off-site hospitality haven featuring sushi and oyster bars, golf simulators, massage tables, and plenty of flat-screens. Still, the pull of the course proved stronger than the allure of the oyster bar. Nearly every Member was on-site by 10 am and didn’t return until long after 6 pm — a true testament to this group’s love of the game. On course, Mariano Bartolomé, coach to several South American PGA players, walked with Members to prime viewing spots, offering insider knowledge and Masters-specific strategy.
Meanwhile, The Club took part in two premium activations off the green. The first, at VistaJet’s inaugural Vista House, featured personalized luggage tags by a live calligrapher, capturing high-touch moments and attracting a new wave of prospects. Later that evening, the spotlight shifted to the Rao’s Dinner Pop-Up — an over-the-top affair co-hosted with Real SLX and Bank of America. Members sipped champagne, danced to The Barnstorm, and networked with an all-star guest list that included Joe Jonas, Russell Wilson, Mike Tirico, and the full culinary team from Rao’s Harlem. A few friendships forged that may outlast even the memory of a sudden-death playoff.
Sunday: Championship Sunday
Championship Sunday began before sunrise. At 6 am, a dedicated group of Members followed Josh and Mariano to the gates to stake out front-row seats at the 18th Green. The strategy worked — two Members were spotted on national broadcast later that afternoon. The rest weren’t far behind, each one eager to witness the final drama of The Masters unfold. With no screens or phones in sight, updates came the old-school way: manually operated leaderboards and the sudden crescendo of cheers echoing from neighboring holes. As the field tightened and speculation mounted, it was clear something special was building. When Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose ended up in a sudden-death playoff, Members witnessed a rare and exhilarating finish to an already unforgettable weekend. Rory’s win was the exclamation mark on an experience years in the making.
Monday: Farewell
And just like that, it was time to say goodbye. With luggage a little heavier (thanks, merch tent), Members departed Augusta with new memories, new connections, and stories destined to be told over countless dinners and tee times to come. Next up on The Club calendar? The Kentucky Derby. Hats optional.
