Love is always in the air. And how could you not be romantic about Augusta National?
Every spring, the Masters comes and the sports world descends upon Augusta, Georgia, for one of the biggest sporting events of the year. The best golfers in the world head down Magnolia Lane looking to conquer Augusta National Golf Club and slide on a green jacket come week’s end.
For some of the patrons, their love of the game will forever be intwined with the loves of their life.
Augusta National has plenty of history, and in that includes plenty couples who have gotten engaged on the hallowed grounds. Here’s a look at some of the proposals over the years during the Masters.
Love at the Masters
Joe Thalman, right, proposes to Tina O’Flaherty at Founder’s Circle before the Par 3 Contest during…
Joe Thalman, right, proposes to Tina O’Flaherty at Founder’s Circle before the Par 3 Contest during the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (Photo: Sara Caldwell, The Augusta Chronicle)
Love at the Masters
Stephen Fogle kisses his girlfriend Jackie King after proposing near the 12th tee during the second…
Stephen Fogle kisses his girlfriend Jackie King after proposing near the 12th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Both are from Columbus, Ohio. (Photo: Todd Bennett/The Augusta Chronicle)
Love at the Masters
Caroline Christian shows off her engagement ring after her boyfriend Ben Wood proposed to her on…
Caroline Christian shows off her engagement ring after her boyfriend Ben Wood proposed to her on #13 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo: Andrew Davis Tucker, The Augusta Chronicle)
Love at the Masters
Kendall Anderson kisses her boyfriend Matthew Kleineck after he proposed to her at Amen Corner during…
Kendall Anderson kisses her boyfriend Matthew Kleineck after he proposed to her at Amen Corner during the second practice round of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. The couple are from Austin, TX. (Photo: Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle)