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Closed Augusta-Area Golf Course Reopens for Masters Week
Jones Creek Golf Course, shuttered for nearly 8 years, has been revived just in time for the biggest golf tournament of the year.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:03am
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The revitalized Jones Creek Golf Course, just minutes from the storied Augusta National, will host eager golfers during the 2026 Masters Tournament.Augusta TodayAfter being closed for nearly eight years, the Jones Creek Golf Course in Evans, Georgia, just outside of Augusta, is reopening in time for the 2026 Masters Tournament. The course, originally designed by Rees Jones and updated by Tom Fazio, has undergone a major renovation and is now ready to welcome golfers once again.
Why it matters
The reopening of Jones Creek Golf Course is significant for the local community, which has been without a functioning golf course for nearly a decade. The course's proximity to the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament, also makes its revival particularly timely and noteworthy.
The details
The course has been completely renovated, with new Bermuda grass fairways and greens, improved sand traps, and other upgrades to bring it up to championship-level conditions. The owners, Bond Golf Global, have also opened a new practice facility on the property called the Practice Club at Jones Creek, featuring 16 lighted hitting bays and advanced ball-tracking technology.
- Jones Creek Golf Course closed in September 2018.
- The course's clubhouse and parking lot were purchased separately in 2019 by a homebuilder.
- The course failed to sell at public auction in October 2020.
- The Practice Club at Jones Creek opened in 2023.
- Jones Creek Golf Course is set to reopen on Monday, April 7, 2026, during Masters Week.
The players
Andrew Brooks
The founder of Bond Golf Global, the golf event services and golf course management company that partnered to restore and operate the Jones Creek Golf Course.
Rees Jones
The legendary golf course architect who originally designed the Jones Creek Golf Course in 1985.
Tom Fazio
The renowned golf course designer who updated the Jones Creek Golf Course through its peak years.
What they’re saying
“After two years, Jones Creek Golf Course is back. We approached every phase of redevelopment with precision and purpose. I wanted the course in championship shape, and that's exactly what we've delivered.”
— Andrew Brooks, Founder, Bond Golf Global
What’s next
The grand reopening of Jones Creek Golf Course during Masters Week will be a major event for the local community and golf enthusiasts. The course's owners and operators will be closely watching to see how the course performs and receives feedback from players during this high-profile tournament.
The takeaway
The revival of Jones Creek Golf Course is a testament to the resilience of the local golf community and the power of strategic investment and renovation. After nearly a decade without a functioning course, the community will once again have access to a high-quality golfing experience just minutes from the iconic Augusta National.
