History for Cocktail Parties

The Masters: Bobby Jones, Cliff Roberts and Alister MacKenzie


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In the debut episode of History for Cocktail Parties on The Masters — a tradition unlike any other — hack historians James Ottley and Thornton Kennedy dive into the story behind the creation of Augusta National Golf Club. They explore the unlikely partnership of golf legend Bobby Jones, Wall Street financier Cliff Roberts and renowned golf course architect Alister MacKenzie. Despite coming from vastly different backgrounds, together they crafted one of the most iconic golf courses in the world.

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History for Cocktail PartiesBy Thornton Kennedy and James M. Ottley

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