Augusta's 'The Patch' Reopens After Renovation

Revamped public golf course features new design, practice facilities, and affordable access for local residents.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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After more than a year of renovations, the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, known as 'The Patch,' is set to reopen to the public on April 15, 2026, following a soft launch in March. The course's transformation is a partnership between Augusta National, Augusta Technical College, The First Tee of Augusta, and Masters Tournament Charities, aimed at preserving the course's legacy while modernizing the experience and making it more accessible to the local community.

Why it matters

The Patch's renovation highlights a growing trend of revitalizing public golf facilities to promote recreation, health, and social interaction. The focus on affordability and accessibility aligns with a national movement to ensure public golf courses remain valuable community assets.

The details

The redesign, overseen by Tom Fazio and Beau Welling, utilizes existing course corridors to maintain the original character. The addition of The Loop at The Patch, a nine-hole short course designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Design, caters to golfers of all skill levels. Walking rates for local residents will be $25 Monday through Thursday and $35 Friday through Sunday, with The Loop at The Patch costing $15 for local residents.

  • The Patch will open fully for public play on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, following a soft opening in March.

The players

Augusta National

The prestigious golf club that has been involved in the renovation and revitalization of the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, also known as The Patch.

Augusta Technical College

An educational institution that has partnered with Augusta National, The First Tee of Augusta, and Masters Tournament Charities on the renovation of The Patch.

The First Tee of Augusta

A youth development organization that has collaborated with Augusta National, Augusta Technical College, and Masters Tournament Charities on the renovation of The Patch.

Masters Tournament Charities

The charitable arm of the Masters Tournament that has contributed to the renovation and revitalization of the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, The Patch.

Tom Fazio

A renowned golf course architect who has overseen the redesign of the 18-hole Augusta Municipal Golf Course, The Patch.

Beau Welling

A golf course designer who has collaborated with Tom Fazio on the redesign of the 18-hole Augusta Municipal Golf Course, The Patch.

Tiger Woods

A professional golfer who, through his design firm TGR Design, has created The Loop at The Patch, a nine-hole short course within the Augusta Municipal Golf Course.

Fred Ridley

The chairman of Augusta National, who emphasized the importance of preserving The Patch's history and affordability during the renovation project.

Bobby Jones Links

The company that will be operating the Augusta Municipal Golf Course, The Patch, and offering various rate structures for different demographics.

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What they’re saying

“We know once this project is complete, it will strengthen this nearly 100-year-classic public golf facility while keeping it affordable.”

— Fred Ridley, Chairman, Augusta National (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The Patch will hold a soft opening in March 2026 before fully reopening to the public on April 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The revitalization of The Patch demonstrates a growing trend of public-private partnerships to preserve and modernize public golf courses, making the sport more accessible and affordable for local communities. This model could be replicated in other cities seeking to revitalize their municipal golf facilities.