The Q&Q For 4/12/25

This week’s quote comes to us from none other than the late Bobby Jones, co-founder of the Augusta National golf course and Sacred Shrine:

“I shall never forget my first visit to the property which is now Augusta National. The long lane of magnolias through which we approached was beautiful. The old manor house was charming. The rare trees and shrubs of the old nursery were enchanting. But when I walked out on the grass terrace under the big trees behind the house and looked down over the property, the experience was unforgettable. It seemed the land had been lying there for years just waiting for someone to lay a golf course upon it.“

1. The Masters, being played this weekend at Augusta National, is:

A) A golf tournament.

B) A sporting event on par (sorry) with the Super Bowl or the World Cup.

C) A painting on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

D) A sacrement.

2. Bobby Jones was:

A) A golfer.

B) A golf course designer.

C) A country singer who became a breakfast sausage magnate.

D) The greatest man to ever walk the face of the earth.

3. Because of Jones’ quote above, Augusta National is referred to as:

A) A golf course.

B) The plantation.

C) Heaven.

D) The property.

4. People who show up to watch the tournament are called:

A) Fans.

B) Members of the gallery.

C) Disciples.

D) Patrons.

5. Women have been allowed to become members at Augusta since:

A) 1936.

B) 1982.

C) 2012.

D) They’re still waiting.

6. When is the course open for play?

A) Year round.

B) April through October.

C) October until May.

D) Only the members, and God, know.

7. If God wanted to become a member at Augusta:

A) He’d be welcome with open arms, as the whole thing was His idea from the start.

B) He’d have to fill out an application, pay His fee and wait for somebody to die — something He might be able to arrange rather quickly.

C) It depends on His handicap.

D) Well, I don’t know. I’ve heard He’s Jewish.

8. When were Black people first allowed at Augusta?

A) 1932.

B) 1968.

C) 1980.

D) 1990.

9. It’s tradition (there are a few) at the Masters for iconic previous champions to launch a ceremonial tee shot to begin the tournament. Which of the following previous champions was NOT among that group this year?

A) Jack Nicklaus.

B) Gary Player.

C) Tom Watson.

D) Tiger Woods.

10. The 11th, 12th and 13th holes at Augusta are called:

A) Amen Corner.

B) Oh, Jesus, Mary and Joseph Corner.

C) Jesus Christ Corner.

D) Holy Shit Corner.

Answers

1: D

2: D

3: D

4: D

5: C. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was among the first.

6: C

7: D. The club started admitting Jewish members in the 1980’s, but ya know, would they really feel comfortable on the property?

8: A. Oh, wait, you mean as members, not as caddies? That would be D in that case.

9: D. As an active player, Woods couldn’t have done it anyway, but he’s not even playing this year as he recovers from his latest surgery.

10: A