Fans Notes: Patrons share opinion

A HANDFUL OF PATRONS took time Saturday to complete a Masters Tournament survey at a computer behind the 17th green.

The questions ranged from age to how people received badges to rating aspects of the concession stands. Among those filling out a survey was Beth Anglin, of Tampa, Fla.

“I was curious about what they wanted to know,” she said. “Obviously, I’m here to watch golf but I didn’t mind taking five minutes to give feedback.”

One of the questions asked patrons to rate concession sandwiches from poor to excellent.

“Egg salad – excellent. Pimento cheese, I’ll say fair,” said Tom Ross, from Nashville, Tenn. “I wish they let me rate the sandwich prices, because the cost of everything is excellent.”

CELLPHONES ARE NOT allowed at the Masters, but it isn’t stopping people from dialing loved ones. A number of free calling areas are available throughout the course.

“My wife couldn’t come, so I had to call and say how great this place is,” said Jay Reeves, who came to Augusta National Golf Club for the first time Saturday. “It’s better than the hype – and there was a lot of hype.”

Reeves called from the telephone stand near the No. 8 tee box. Two phones away was Karen Woolfolk, of Kansas City.

“I left my gift list in the car, so I had to see what my parents wanted from the souvenir shop,” said Woolfolk, 41. “Look, I love my iPhone as much as anyone, but it’s nice to have a day without it. It’s actually quite relaxing. Most of all, it forces you to appreciate where you are.”

THE DRINK “Stand 12” is again a popular choice at the Masters.

Jasmine Kilgore, a former Cross Creek High School student who works at concession stand 12 behind the 12th tee box, invented the concoction in 2015. The drink is half pink lemonade and half blue Powerade, topped with a splash of Sprite.

When poured into a cup, the pink and blue colors remain separated, creating a unique look.

“It looks cool and taste great,” said patron Tom Wilhelm, 23, of Charlotte, N.C. “I’m not sure how the colors stay separate, but I can’t wait to try it when I get home.”

The drink is sold only at the No. 12 stand, Kilgore said. When patrons buy one, employees tell them to spread the word.

“Someone needs to tell Coca-Cola about it,” said Michael Karson, of Winder, Ga. “This drink has the potential to be big.”