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Masters economic impact isn't as obvious for small businesses
Last Updated: 12:01 PM 04/12/12 - The Masters is Augusta's biggest cash cow, but mostly for hotels, restaurants and bars. Small businesses don't feel the effects in quite the same way.
Olazabal speeds leaving Masters, gets $621 ticket
Last Updated: 3:26 PM 04/10/12 - A Georgia sheriff's deputy pulled him over for driving 97 mph on a rural highway.
Local businesses make out better than last year during Masters week
Last Updated: 7:39 PM 04/09/12 - Armed with purses packed with plastic and cash, patrons were ready to spend their money at this year's Masters.
Bubba Watson wins 2012 Masters Tournament
Last Updated: 4:05 PM 04/09/12 - Bubba Watson saved par from the pine straw and won the Masters on the second hole of a playoff over Louis Oosthuizen.
Live Blog: Final Round of the Masters Tournament
Last Updated: 5:05 PM 04/09/12 - It's that day of the year that patrons and golfers alike have waited all year for -- Masters Sunday. Who will put on a green jacket today? Only time will tell.
Protesters at Augusta National want memberships for women
Last Updated: 4:16 PM 04/09/12 - This week, both President Obama and Mitt Romney weighed in on the issue. Saturday protesters from across the state came to share their message.
Tiger Woods hopes for rebound at Masters
Last Updated: 2:48 PM 04/07/12 - Woods had an early tee time Saturday at Augusta National, trying to make up an eight-shot deficit on leaders Fred Couples and Jason Dufner.
Live Blog: Third Round of the Masters Tournament
Last Updated: 11:44 PM 04/07/12 - It's been an exciting first two rounds of golf, and only the best remain for Saturday after cuts were made yesterday. We'll keep you updated on how the third round progresses.
Road, air traffic triples during Masters week
Last Updated: 7:33 PM 04/09/12 - Traffic on the roads certainly cranks up during Masters, and traffic in the air is also expected to triple this week.
Doctors Hospital offers 'Masters themed therapy' for patients
Last Updated: 11:29 PM 04/06/12 - All week long, patients at Doctors Hospital have had the chance to practice their golf swing with Masters themed therapy.
Fred Couples tied for the lead at the Masters
Last Updated: 9:42 PM 04/06/12 - Fred Couples has the lead and Tiger Woods has a lot of work to do heading into the weekend at the Masters.
Program helps children attend the Masters
Last Updated: 4:26 PM 04/06/12 - Augusta National partners with non-profits throughout the area to help kids ages eight to sixteen go to the Masters.This is an experience these children will never forget.
Live Blog: Second Round of the Masters Tournament
Last Updated: 10:22 PM 04/06/12 - It's the second day of the Masters Tournament and the pressure is on for everyone to get onto the top of the leader board.
Sen. Davis, Augusta mayor declare city 'open for business' to 27 company executives
Last Updated: 6:57 PM 04/05/12 - More than 20 executives rolled through Augusta today for the annual Red Carpet tour. There was also a surprise appearance.
Nicklaus, Player, Palmer get Masters underway
Last Updated: 1:32 PM 04/05/12 - The Masters is underway. Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player all hit their ceremonial first tee shots Thursday morning to mark the beginning of the year's first major.
Live Blog: Opening Round of the Masters Tournament
Last Updated: 11:47 AM 04/06/12 - As the first day of tournament play begins, the pressure is on for the golfers seeking to win that legendary green jacket.
Weather could change the shape of the Masters
Last Updated: 9:34 PM 04/04/12 - Mother nature's making sure the workers at Augusta National don't have the only say in how the course plays this week. The rain we've seen the last two days have put over two inches of water on the course, and no matter how you slice it, that makes a difference.
Mayor Copenhaver, Gov. Deal talk jobs, GHSU over lunch at Augusta National clubhouse
Last Updated: 6:47 PM 04/04/12 - ran into Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and Augusta mayor Deke Copenhaver having lunch at the Augusta National clubhouse. The two leaders talked jobs and the future of Georgia Health Sciences University.
Remaining portion of Par 3 Contest canceled due to inclement weather
Last Updated: 5:31 PM 04/04/12 - Padraig Harrington and Jonathan Byrd were declared the winners, tied for first at 5-under with 22 points.
Live Blog: Masters Practice Rounds, Day 3
Last Updated: 9:47 PM 04/05/12 - A late-night storm caused some damage on the course, but the sun is shining again and the third day of the practice rounds is underway.
UPDATE: All gates open at Augusta National
Last Updated: 10:51 AM 04/04/12 - News 12 just spoke with Augusta National Golf Club representatives who tell us all gates are now open. The course was closed until 8:30.
Mickelson says this years Masters could be birdie fest
Last Updated: 10:27 AM 04/04/12 - Get ready for a "birdie-fest" at Augusta National.
Gary Player honored to be starter
Last Updated: 10:22 AM 04/04/12 - For a number of years now, the big three, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player have teed it up together in the par three contest. While I'm sure they will again tomorrow, the trio will also tee it up Thursday.
Rickie Fowler looking for big things in Masters No. 2
Last Updated: 10:23 AM 04/04/12 - While Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have proven themselves during Masters week. Rickie Fowler is hoping he can do the same, starting in a couple days.
Tiger Woods on point for the Masters
Last Updated: 10:26 AM 04/04/12 - Tuesday at the Masters, and the atmosphere was definitely a bit more charged today than yesterday. More patrons, more golfers on the course, and more stars out there for the first time this week. Tiger Woods has been at Augusta National since Sunday, and he was out early once again Tuesday.
Masters week exposes 'serious' Augusta firefighter shortage, department 'depleted'
Last Updated: 7:09 PM 04/03/12 - Fire officials are fired up about staffing being watered down. We are learning the fire department is short firefighters as thousands of people descend on the city for Masters week.
Live Blog: Masters Practice Rounds, Day 2
Last Updated: 9:47 PM 04/05/12 - Today is the second day of the practice round for the Masters Tournament, leading up to the excitement for Thursday.
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Mayor's Masters Reception honors golfing great Tom Watson
Last Updated: 7:46 AM 04/03/12 - The City of Augusta has been putting on the Mayor's Masters Reception since 1999, so everyone can experience a little Masters excitement. This year the guest of honor is golfing great Tom Watson.
Ever heard of golf skeeball? Some golfers take a swing at it
Last Updated: 12:01 PM 04/03/12 - Some golfers Monday took a bit of a detour to Lake Olmstead. Ever heard of golf skeeball? It's new to us and some pros too.
Former Georgia Bulldog leads Masters amateurs
Last Updated: 11:13 PM 04/02/12 - The masters and its amateur players go hand-in-hand each year. One huge part of the tournament is giving six amateur champions the shot to compete with the big boys. This year, a couple of those are from our own back yard.
Feel good story in Masters rookie Harrison Frazar
Last Updated: 10:30 PM 04/02/12 - If there's a guy in the masters field that everyone should be able to cheer for, it's Harrison Frazar. Coming to the Masters for the first time, it's been quite awhile since the 40-year-old's been a rookie at anything, and there's something particularly special about his story.
Webb Simpson played Augusta National as a kid
Last Updated: 10:27 PM 04/02/12 - Picture this scenario. You're on the 18th green at Augusta National, a four foot putt for birdie, and the green jacket on the line. Now, imagine the same scenario, except you're 12 years old. Webb Simpson's lived it, except for the green jacket part. That's a part of the story he hopes will come true in the next few days.
Charles Howell III returns to Augusta
Last Updated: 10:22 PM 04/02/12 - He's been absent for four years, but Charles Howell is back at the Masters and ready for his best showing
First Tee of Augusta treats youth to day at Augusta National, live Golf Channel interview
Last Updated: 7:11 PM 04/02/12 - Some local young people were treated to a day at Augusta National. They also took part in a live interview with the Golf Channel's Michael Breed. It is all in a days work for the students at the First Tee of Augusta.
"The Walrus" teaching golf game to local troops at Gordon Lakes
Last Updated: 10:33 AM 04/03/12 - Many golf fans and pros were out on the course today, and not all of them were at Augusta National. Masters champ Craig "The Walrus" Stadler spent his morning at Gordon Lakes Golf Course teaching troops some of his secrets to success.
Live Blog: Masters Practice Rounds, Day 1
Last Updated: 9:47 PM 04/05/12 - It's the first day of practice rounds at the Masters, and Augusta is abuzz with excitement.
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Craig Stadler may miss The Masters with injury
Last Updated: 4:45 PM 04/02/12 - One of the coolest things about the masters, if you're a former champ, you can play as long as you want. For the 1982 champ, Craig Stadler, he's not sure he'll be able to be part of the tournament this year.
Masters week arrives
Last Updated: 4:44 PM 04/02/12 - Starting Monday, the eyes of the sporting world will start to focus on Augusta and the Masters. Starting today, many of the biggest names in the sport have made an appearance.
Gary Player looking forward to Augusta return
Last Updated: 3:50 PM 03/30/12 - Gary Player can't wait for his latest Masters honor as ceremonial starter at Augusta National, even if he'll be playing the course he's won on three times.
Augusta Regional preparing for busy week with golf patrons
Last Updated: 2:58 PM 03/30/12 - All of Augusta will be more crowded with the Masters starting Monday, including the airport. The number of passengers headed through Augusta Regional Airport is expected to double next week.
Tiger Woods favored to win The Masters
Last Updated: 1:54 PM 03/26/12 - Tiger Woods is back to winning, and back to being the British bookies' favorite to win the Masters.
Few spots remain at Thurmond Lake during Masters week
Last Updated: 11:51 AM 03/23/12 - The Masters brings tons of people to Augusta, mostly for the golf tournament, but Thurmond Lake is also a big destination during the tournament, and few campsites are still open.
Engineers plan to use more technology to keep roadways moving during Masters Week
Last Updated: 8:32 PM 03/22/12 - Augusta's traffic engineers started working on their traffic plan at the end of last year's tournament.
Landscapers taking in the dollars as homeowners prepare their homes for patrons
Last Updated: 1:01 PM 03/21/12 - Whether you started preparing months in advance or you're getting started before the tournament, landscapers are prepared to handle the rush with more equipment and more hands on deck.
Ryo Ishikawa given special invite to The Masters
Last Updated: 3:48 PM 03/06/12 - Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced today that Ryo Ishikawa has accepted a special invitation to compete in the 2012 Masters.
Mayor's Masters Reception to honor Tom Watson
Last Updated: 4:18 PM 01/10/12 - Mayor Deke Copenhaver is pleased to announce that legendary golfer, Tom Watson, will be the 2012 Mayor’s Masters Reception Honorary Golfer.
Masters announces donations to area charities
Last Updated: 10:40 AM 07/27/11 - Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced today that the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area has accepted a $1.5 million gift as a result of the 2011 Tournament.
Augusta Regional Airport sees huge increase in Masters traffic this year
Last Updated: 7:51 PM 04/11/11 - It was a busy day at the airport as people headed home from a week at The Masters. Airport officials claim this year's Masters was one of the best weeks in recent years.
Masters ratings second best in a decade
Last Updated: 5:55 PM 04/11/11 - The final round of the Masters drew its second-highest preliminary television rating in 10 years.
2011 Masters brings more patrons, money for city
Last Updated: 11:10 AM 04/11/11 - Visitors and convention bureau is calling 2011's Masters Tournament best April since 2008.