Okay, so, I was trying to figure out who some of the big shots are over at Augusta National, you know, that super exclusive golf club. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a rabbit hole, but here’s what I dug up.
First off, I started by just looking around to get a feel for the place. Turns out, Augusta National isn’t your average club – it’s a for-profit corporation. That’s right, they’re in it for the money, unlike those non-profit clubs. And get this, they don’t share anything! No info on their income, their members, nothing. Talk about keeping things under wraps.
Then, I got into the nitty-gritty of finding out who’s who. I heard some buzz about Eli Manning, the football star, and Sean McManus, former big wig at CBS Sports, joining the club. So, I put on my detective hat and started looking for proof.
I went through some news articles and online stuff. One thing led to another, and I stumbled upon a mention from 2013 talking about Bill Gates being a member. Yeah, the Microsoft guy! That was a surprise. Apparently, he’s been in the club for a while.
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Kept digging, found out about a leaked list from way back in 2002. Some guy named Jefferson Knox was the youngest member then, only 39. Can you believe it? Only three members were under 40 at that time!
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More recent gossip says that the CEO of Amazon, Andy Jassy, and the Delta Air Lines CEO might be in too. Seems like Augusta is where the rich and famous love to hang out.
So, after all that searching, I realized that Augusta National is even more exclusive than I thought. It’s not just about golf; it’s about being part of a super elite group. It took me a while, and I had to sift through tons of stuff, but I finally got a decent picture of who some of these famous members are.
My Main Takeaway
Augusta National is like the Fort Knox of golf clubs. Getting in is probably harder than winning the lottery. But hey, it was fun playing detective for a bit and uncovering some of the secrets of this mysterious place.
