Tiger praises Augusta female members
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A man who knows Augusta National inside out, four-time Masters champion
Tiger Woods, has praised the club's move to admit women members.
Augusta
ended its 80 year policy of rebuffing female candidates by inviting
both former US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and Financial bigwig
Darla Moore to join and wear the famous green jacket.
Woods knows Rice from their shared connection with Stanford University, and the 14-time major winner applauded the club's move.
"I
think the decision by the Augusta National membership is important to
golf," Woods said. "The Club continues to demonstrate its commitment to
impacting the game in positive ways. I would like to congratulate both
new members, especially my friend Condi Rice."
US PGA Tour
Commissioner Tim Finchem was also among the first to praise the ending
of the club's ban, despite originally supporting the policy.
"The
PGA TOUR commends Augusta National Golf Club on the news that it has
invited Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore to become its first women
members," Finchem said in a statement.
"At a time when women
represent one of the fastest growing segments in both playing and
following the game of golf, this sends a positive and inclusive message
for our sport." |
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