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On April 15th, The Patch reopens to the public. Learn more about the renovation of a historic golf landmark in Augusta. #themasters
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New ESPN Original Series 'Where It Lies' premieres Monday, April 6 ⛳️
4-part series takes viewers inside the eclectic world of public golf, introducing the vibrant characters & quirky, beloved courses that are central to the game’s DNA
More: bit.ly/4bG5D0h
Kyle Regen retweeted
Kent Pavelka Nebraska’s play by play announcer for 41 years had the best call you’ll hear today.
Augusta's 'The Patch' golf course nearing reopen with new design golfweek.usatoday.com/story/…
Kyle Regen retweeted
Augusta Municipal Golf Course, commonly known as The Patch, will fully reopen for public play on the Wednesday after the 2026 @TheMasters, April 15, following the completion of a 16-month renovation of the 18-hole course (led by Tom Fazio and Beau Welling), and the addition of a new Tiger Woods-designed 9-hole short course, The Loop at The Patch.
The reimagined 18-hole course has undergone a total transformation, though 11 holes play within the previous course’s original hole corridors. The new design has five sets of tees and expanded playing areas by roughly 20%.
A fundamental aspect of the project was keeping the golf experience both accessible and affordable for the Augusta community. The 18-hole walking rate for locals will be $25 Mon – Thurs ($85 non-local) and $35 Fri – Sun / Holidays ($95 non-local), with a $10 fee for carts. The Loop at The Patch, which will be walking only, will cost $15 for locals ($30 non-local).
The Patch will also have a 17 acres of practice facilities with Trackman Range, including 20 covered bays, as well as a 12-hole Putting Course with complimentary access to the public.
The Patch Project, LLC is a partnership between Augusta Technical College, The First Tee of Augusta, and Masters Tournament Charities.
📸: Augusta Municipal Golf Course
OF continues to shine!
Ocean Forest Golf Club
1995 - Rees Jones
2024 - Beau Welling
Private
Blessed to have a bluebird day at the incredible Ocean Forest on Sea Island.
A throwback to an era where ball striking challenge was a big part of the goal of golf design, it’s a tight course that requires accurate ball striking.
This was actually quite refreshing after playing a series of modern very wide courses. There is a specific thrill to being asked to hit a golf ball in a specific area or be punished…and then hitting that shot.
The course is fittingly routed through the forest and to the ocean. The ocean holes are of course spectacular. Both 9’s go out to the sea and the culmination of 17 and 18 are jaw dropping.
The new Welling greens are fantastic. With lots of contours and the surrounds provide lots of options in the short game. A couple greens are pretty severe, including the Biarritz inspired 9th hole. But I didn’t find any beyond the limits.
The fairways are tight, but fair. You often have a chance to recover, but stray far off and you will be in big trouble. You cannot just hammer away here and go find it.
The club itself is the highest tier in all details. The staff is amongst the most polite and helpful anywhere, true Southern Hospitality. The locker room is fantastic. The food is incredible. The membership is as elite as they come, yet without the uppity feel.
While I wasn’t surprised that Ocean Forest is incredible, I was surprised in how FUN the course is. I expected the beauty and the hospitality, but also a beat down. The golf course is a fun challenge and one could play it every day.
Truly a special place.
Kyle Regen retweeted
It could be a big year for accessible golf in America. @garrett_TFE dives into the projects to watch in 2026 in his latest Design Notebook.
Read in FEGC: thefriedegg.com/articles/des…
Kyle Regen retweeted
Great renovation work by @beauwelling at Ocean Forest..always loved this place but even more so now. – at Easton, CT
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🚨👀🌺 #BACK IN AUGUSTA — Tiger Woods visited Augusta, GA today for a site visit to his new short course in partnership with ANGC at Augusta Municipal Golf Course. (Via @TheMasters)
Kyle Regen retweeted
One of the intentions with the recent renovation / refresh of Ocean Forest by @beauwelling was to put the ocean back into Ocean Forest..from what I can see, mission accomplished. I can't decide if I like the Ocean or the Forest better. What a week it's been – at St Simons, GA
Kyle Regen retweeted
great to be back at Ocean Forest. recent renovation by @beauwelling, which is amazing by the way, has grown in & matured nicely. I love that they opened up sight lines, cleaned up sand areas to make it look more like a seaside golf course. Lucas Walter's has it in great shape
Kyle Regen retweeted
An Augusta institution reimagined. Opened in 1928, Augusta Municipal Golf Course has long been known in the community as “The Patch,” a nod to the garden on the golf course that grew cabbage and other vegetables. Reopening in 2026, The Patch will celebrate the course’s longstanding history in Augusta and welcome the community for an affordable, best-in-class public golf experience.





















































