What does the national in Augusta National come from?
The designation as a "National" club means that Augusta
National's membership is not limited to a select geographical
region. It has no official special standing with the United States
government or the USGA.
It was intended to be a golf club open to only a select group of
men from across the nation, and its membership has expanded to
include prominent businessmen, US Presidents and other prominent
politicians, wealthy elites in the Augusta, Georgia area, and
others of importance.
Winners of The Masters are also admitted as "honorary
members."
All members wear a green sport coat while on club grounds, which
is why the winner of The Masters each year is presented with his
honorary green member's jacket.