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Are changes needed for Augusta National, the Masters?
While it is hard to find fault with the club's handling of the course and year's first major, readers of The First Call have a few tweaks in mind
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Beau Welling rejuvenates historic Atlanta Country Club
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Legendary Black caddies remain rich part of Augusta National’s fabric
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  2. Bobby Jones Links: To manage Pittsburgh's Green Oaks CC
  3. Five Iron Golf: Expands into Port Chester, N.Y.
  4. GolfForever: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler win 2nd Masters
  5. Circling Raven: Opens 20th season by giving
  6. Boca Woods CC: Begins renovation of its Woods Course
  7. Industry Notes: Sunday, April 14, 2024
  8. KemperSports: Hires Alex Goodman to executive team
  9. Silver Creek Valley CC: Awards 10 scholarships in club foundation's 1st year
  10. JM Eagle LA Championship: Announces sponsor exemptions
  11. Industry Notes: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  12. Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort: Dye Designs Group to oversee renovation
  13. Jack Nicklaus Apparel: Amateur Neal Shipley to don collection at Masters
  14. Generational Group: Signs Tom Watson as brand ambassador
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    Larry Mize's Masters memories run deep
    For the first time since 1983, the Augusta, Georgia, native and 1987 champion will be an observer of the major like most everyone — except with a few nice perks
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  3. GolfLogix: Unveils Apple Watch app features
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  5. SuperStroke: Akshay Bhatia wins Valero Texas Open in playoff
  6. Cragun's Resort Golf & Conference: Offering summer packages
  7. Malcolm DeMille: Handcrafts Valero Texas Open champion's trophy
  8. Ace Indoor Golf: Portable golf simulators available for rentals
  9. Tetherow GC: Readies for its 16th golf season
  10. Billy Martin Golf International: Launches in Orlando, China
  11. Fairmont Grand Del Mar: Debuting members clubhouse look
  12. Entrada at Snow Canyon CC: Begins $2.8 million renovation project

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