Springtime in Georgia: Go for the Masters, Stay for Augusta

Beyond golf, Augusta has great gardens and great food.

The skyline of downtown Augusta reflects in the Savannah River, the dividing line with North Augusta, S.C. Destination Augusta/TNS

By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Ever since Bobby Jones organized the first Masters at Augusta National in 1934, the international tournament has become the holy grail of every golfer hankering to play on its hallowed links or at least snag a coveted ticket to walk the 18-hole course alongside the greats of the sport: Woods, Mickelson, Scheffler, McIlroy and Fowler.