Good morning, Augusta.

A grand jury indicted Joseph Armand Zimmer, 48, for making violent threats to an Augusta National Golf Club employee during a February 18 phone call—he was arrested in Las Vegas on April 8 and will face charges in Georgia.

A new analysis shows that a 5-night stay in Augusta during the Masters from April 9th to 14th costs about $3,774 on average—over 150% more than the week before and over 450% more than the week after.

The study noted that Booking options ranged from $859 to $8,373 and Airbnb listings from $299 to $18,809.

Former Masters champion Angel Cabrera, who spent two years in an Argentine prison, returned to Augusta National after winning a PGA Tour Champions event on Sunday—he said he regrets his past actions and is focused on his game moving forward.

English veteran Justin Rose built an early lead in the first round of the Masters on Thursday with a pair of birdie bursts — defending champion Scottie Scheffler finished one shot behind.

On Thursday, players practiced on the course—bringing along their families for extra fun—in the Par 3 Contest before the Masters Tournament first round began.

The contest gave competitors one last chance to test their skills ahead of the event.

Augusta National hosted a nostalgic ceremony Thursday morning to begin the 89th Masters Tournament as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson—and Gary Player—served as honorary starters and took part in the opening tee shot.

CBS announcer Jim Nantz and member Annika Sorenstam were among the crowd watching the storied tradition continue.

On Wednesday at Augusta National, players like Rory McIlroy completed a final dress rehearsal with a nine‑hole money game and a Par 3 Tournament — a light event that featured a brief family-style play.

Betting favorite Scottie Scheffler said he felt good despite allergy symptoms — his comment comes as the Masters kicks off full play on Thursday.

2nd Annual Off-Broad Street Play Festival

Apr 18-26, 8 p.m. — Le Chat Noir — Check website for costs — Experience a night filled with diverse short plays from global playwrights at an intimate theatre.

Earth Day Augusta 2025

10 AM – 3 PM — Phinizy Swamp Nature Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with family activities, local crafts, and green business vendors.

AHA BLS CPR and AED Class

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — CPR Certification Augusta — Contact the organizer for refund details — Get hands-on training and certification for essential life-saving skills.

Sports Playtime

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Imagination Station Children's Museum at Hickman Park — No cost specified — Engage in fun activities with your family at the museum.

Gladys Knight Concert

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — William B. Bell Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Gladys Knight performing timeless R&B hits.

Augusta Symphony Concert: Star Wars

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticket Info TBD — Experience the iconic Star Wars movie soundtrack performed live by the Augusta Symphony.

Do The '80s Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Whiskey Bar Kitchen — 25% OFF with code RAD25 — Relive the '80s with fun contests and vibrant themes in Augusta's nostalgic party.

Children's Book Reading at The Morris

2-4 p.m. — Morris Museum of Art — Free entry — Enjoy readings from local authors and create your own book cover inspired by their delightful children's stories.

Gaither Vocal Band Concert

7-11 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience soulful performances by the Gaither Vocal Band featuring the voice of Chris Blue.

Alison Krauss & Union Station Concert

8 PM — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful bluegrass sounds of Alison Krauss and her band.