Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta GA #09275
Type:
Country Clubs, Resorts, Hotels, Clubslocation
synopsis
In 1931 Clifford Roberts contacted the Olmsted Brothers regarding the “364 acres, which is known as Fruitland Manor, and is located about one and a half miles northeast of the Bon-Air Vanderbilt Hotel at Augusta.” Working with golf architect Dr. Alister Mackenzie, the firm engaged their services and drew a plan
In 1931 Clifford Roberts contacted the Olmsted Brothers regarding the “364 acres, which is known as Fruitland Manor, and is located about one and a half miles northeast of the Bon-Air Vanderbilt Hotel at Augusta.” Working with golf architect Dr. Alister Mackenzie, the firm engaged their services and drew a plan with the understanding that the Florida commissioners were “aiming for a first class product not only in the recreational facilities but in the landscape and lotting developments as well.” [Edward Charles Whiting to Mr. Clifford Roberts _07-14-1931_LOC-OAR-B-R452_im.7] The preliminary plan showed two courses surrounding a central club house, tennis courts, and caddy yard. (plan 09275-20).
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| Type | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Job fIle (LOC) | LOC_09275(1931)_OAR-B-R452_mss52571.06201 | View |
| Job fIle (LOC) | LOC_09275(1932)_OAR-B-R452_mss52571.06202 | View |
| Job fIle (LOC) | LOC_09275(1933-1936)_OAR-B-R452_mss52571.06203 | View |
| Job fIle (LOC) | LOC_09275(1941-1947, 1957, 1962)_OAR-B-R452_mss52571.06204 | View |
| NPS | Augusta National Golf Club - NPS | View |
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Olmsted Archives - digital collection courtesy of NPS Frederick Law Olmsted NHS