11 members of Augusta National with ties to pro, college football
There are several members of Augusta National who played college and/or pro football.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Located on the second floor of Augusta National’s clubhouse, the names Lou Holtz and Scott Ford are engraved on a bronze plaque. The decor commemorates each champion of Augusta National’s marquee member-member event, simply known as “The Jamboree.
” Held each March, the teams are grouped with one A and one B player, and in 2005, Holtz and Ford (the former CEO of Alltel) topped the field with a 61. Holtz, best known for his tenure at Notre Dame, died on March 4. In honor of Holtz, below are 10 other members of Augusta National Golf Club with ties to the gridiron.
Peyton Manning — 18 NFL seasons. Five MVP’s. Two Super Bowl rings.
One green jacket. Eli Manning — Eight years after his brother was invited to join Augusta National, Eli followed suit in 2024. Roger Goodell — Prior to either Manning, the 67-year-old NFL commissioner earned an invite to join Augusta National.