The ninth hole on the Par 3 course

The Masters Tournament is one of four major championships in professional golf. It is considered by many to be the most prestigious golfing event in North America. Not surprisingly, The Masters attracts a number of Stratos Jets’ clients. Scheduled for the first full week of April, it is the first of the majors to be played each year. Unlike the other majors in golf (U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship), the Masters is held every year at the same private golf course — the Augusta National Golf Club — in beautiful Augusta, Georgia.

The Masters was started by Clifford Roberts, an American investment dealer, and Bobby Jones, an amateur golfer. Augusta National was designed by Jones, along with renowned course architect Alister MacKenzie. The grounds of Augusta National are known to be pristine — so pristine in fact, that in 2009, the course was ranked as the finest course in the world by Golf Digest. The course was built in just two years (1931 – 1933), but sadly MacKenzie died before the start of the first tournament.

Today, the tournament is an official money event on the PGA Tour, the PGA European Tour, and the Japan Golf Tour. Because it is an invitational event, the Masters field of players is smaller than that of the other major championships, with typically only 90 players. Entry into the Master’s is controlled by the Augusta National Golf Club.

The Masters is a tournament rich in history and traditions. Since 1949, a green jacket has been awarded to the winner of each tournament. The jacket must be returned to the clubhouse after one year. Other traditions include the honorary tee shot by a golfing legend to start the tournament. Jack Nicklaus has won the Masters more times than any other golfer, winning six tournaments. Other notable winners include Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods.

This year, The Masters will be held from April 5 to April 8. Chartering your own private jet to or from the Masters Tournament is the best way to fly to Augusta in luxury, class and convenience. As a worldwide air charter agency, Stratos Jets has access to a large network of charter aircraft, including turbo props, and light, mid-sized and heavy jets. We only work with the finest aircraft operators to ensure that you charter flight is on the safest aircraft, flown by two highly-experienced pilots. With as little as four hours notice, we can provide jet charter service directly into Augusta Regional Airport (KAGS). Our agents will work day and night to ensure that all your jet charter needs are fulfilled so that you enjoy the trip of a lifetime.