Augusta Blocks Ticket Touts, Keeps Trump Out

Augusta National's strict rules on admission demonstrate that money alone cannot guarantee entry to the prestigious club. The Masters tournament organizers have maintained firm policies to clamp down on ticket touts, keeping the exclusive nature of the event intact.

This resolve was evident when Jeffrey Epstein attempted in 2019 to get Brad Karp admitted to Augusta National, even enlisting Steve Bannon's help. Karp, the former chair of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, had stepped down due to his ties with Epstein. The club's unwavering principles on membership have thus far prevented even influential individuals from circumventing their admission standards.