The Masters at Augusta National
Home to the most renowned golf tournament in the world.
Working at Augusta National was the experience of a lifetime. I was accepted to work for the first time in 2022, and was invited back in 2023.
I was offered a position as a server in the Library. At first, I had no idea what that was going to be like, or even where the library was located. I did some research and realized that the library was inside the clubhouse, which is front and center on Augusta National’s property, located right by the first hole. It is only open to members and former champions.
I spent my week there, serving members of Augusta National, and former champions of the tournament, along with their families.
I learned so much from working here. I learned what it's like to cater to the needs of very important people and how much work and effort goes into that. I also learned how early tournaments like this start, and how to manage my time, to make sure I arrived on time each day for work to allow enough time to prepare for the busy days ahead.
I was lucky enough to be invited back to Augusta National in April of 2023 to work as a server in the same prestigious location as the previous year. This year was just as exciting as the last, if not more.
Each year we hold the Champions Dinner in the Library and I, along with my colleagues, are tasked with setting the dining table, set for 34 champions this year. The setup is quite the production. The silverware is polished to a shine, as are the plates, and both are set on the table with extreme care and attention to placement. There is a professional film crew called in to film the setup to allow for a sneak peack into one of the most elite and prestigious golf dinners in the world.
This year I was captured in this video setting up for the dinner, and what a complete honor that was. Below, you’ll see me, and my hands, in the 2023 Champions Dinner video they made for their social media’s.
