Meet the man who's brought more than 200 people to see the Masters over 60 years

Lou Miller loves the Masters Tournament so much, he can’t help but spread the joy. Each year since 1966, when he started to “have the honor” of buying four series badges, Miller has brought at least one first-timer to the tournament. He estimates he’s brought at least 200 – and this year is no exception.

He does morning and afternoon shifts, switching out the badges, so six different people can join him each day. On Friday morning, he was joined by son Brent Miller and Brent’s daughters, Porter, 17, and Neely, 12. They had all been to the Masters before, but two of his afternoon guests, Jordan Loewen and his wife, Karis Loewen, had not.

“If you look up ‘serving heart’ in the dictionary, there should be a picture of him,” Brent said. “I’ve never heard of anybody who does something like this. ” “It’s been a thrill for me,” said the 82-year-old Miller, who was in the golf business his entire working life, including a stint as director of golf at Pinehurst Resort.

“To see the excitement on their faces. It’s a dream come true. I enjoy seeing people be happy, seeing them be themselves.