The Making of the Masters

Clifford Roberts, Augusta National, and Golf's Most Prestigious Tournament

By: David Owen

Narrated by: Kyle Tait

The Masters. For any golf fan, the words evoke the immortal greats of the game and their quest for the most prized trophy of all - the green jacket of Augusta National Golf Club.

But behind the legendary links and timeless traditions is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood figures in the history of the Masters and Augusta National: Clifford Roberts, the club's chairman from its founding in 1931 until shortly before his death in 1977. Roberts's meticulous attention to detail, his firm authoritarian hand, and his refusal to settle - even for perfection - helped build the Masters into the tournament it is today, and Augusta National into every golfer's idea of heaven on earth.

©2003 David Owen (P)2019 Tantor

Good Background of Roberts/Membership

Good listen for those interested in Roberts, and the Membership. But what really stands out is Roberts relationship/dealings with CBS (and other entities).

Amazing Story!

This is the definitive book on the evolution of a true American treasure told with humor, pathos and heartfelt emotion. I shall never forget it…ever.

COL Mike Rampy

Good book

I enjoyed this straightforward history of the masters, why do we have to have 15 words