Condi One of First Two Female Members in Augusta National Golf Club
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Former Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Condoleeza Rice today became one of the first two women to ever be granted membership at the famed Augusta National golf club, the private golf club that hosts the annual Masters tournament that had until now no female members. Darla Moore, an influential South Carolina fundraiser, also was granted membership along with Rice. Augusta National chairman Billy Payne said it was a “joyous occasion.” Payne, who took over as Chairman after “Hootie” Johnson’s stint, brought the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta, Georgia. Payne has also sought to expand Augusta National’s footprint internationally. “These accomplished women share our passion for the game of golf and both are well known and respected by our membership,” Payne said in a statement. “It will be a proud moment when we present Condoleezza and Darla their green jackets when the club opens this fall. This is a significant and positive time in our club’s history and, on behalf of our membership, I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome them and all of our new members into the Augusta National family.” Augusta National has come under fire for not having a female member in its ranks and the private club — as is their right — had always insisted they would proceed on their own timetable in admitting female members. “I have visited Augusta National on several occasions and look forward to playing golf, renewing friendships and forming new ones through this very special opportunity,” Rice said in a statement released by Augusta National.
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