Watch for course changes
New buildings, routes in use this year
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Masters Tournament patrons will see some progress on Augusta National Golf Club's new practice facility when they enter the gates this morning.
The former main parking lot at Washington and Berckmans roads is being transformed into a practice area for tournament use. It is scheduled to be completed before the 2010 Masters.
Since last year's Masters, several buildings have been erected and the main patron entrance has been moved closer to Gate 6, which is off Berckmans Road. Patrons can enter the course only from Berckmans, at Gate 6A or Gate 9.
As patrons make their way from the entrance to the course, they will see two new buildings on their right. They will house first aid and tournament security.
At left, they will see a large new structure that is closer to Washington Road. That is the golf shop services building, which will house caddies and equipment.
Once the practice facility is complete, players will hit parallel to Washington Road toward Berckmans.
As part of the project, Augusta National now has more than 6,000 free parking spots for patrons in lots off Berckmans Road.
Drivers coming from Interstate 20 should access the parking lots at a new road before Publix or at Stanley Drive. Once they get past Stanley, they will not be allowed to turn right into the lots.
Patrons coming from downtown will be directed to turn left at Gate A3. If they are coming from Surrey Center on Berckmans Road, they will be directed into lots near the entrance at Gate 9.
Reach John Boyette at (706) 823-3337 or john.boyette@augustachronicle.com.
With 6,000 new parking spots and no patron access from Washington Road, you might need some directions. See the maps below showing parking and traffic routes, along with patron access.
Click here for a detailed PDF describing the changes and the new routes to Augusta National.
Click here for a larger PDF map showing the locations of specific lots and handicapped parking at Augusta National.
