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Augusta National Golf Club and Black Caddies The Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most famous golf courses in the world. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the course has hosted the Masters Tournament since 1934, and is one of the most exclusive and prestigious clubs in the world. The club is also renowned for its history of refusing to allow black caddies on the course, a policy that was only recently overturned in 2020. History of Black Caddies at Augusta National Golf Club The Augusta National Golf Club was founded in 1932 by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. The course was designed to be an exclusive, private club and the founders had a strict policy of no black caddies on the course. This policy was in place for almost 70 years, with the only exception being when a black caddie was allowed to carry a bag for a celebrity or dignitary in 1984. This policy was met with criticism and controversy, and the club was repeatedly called out for its exclusionary policies. In 202