Best stay-n-plays for the Masters or vacation spots near it

[CrisPy3]

Hi All,

 

Need some advice as I'm at a crossroads. I've won 2 Masters tickets for Saturday and having that I've never been before, I'm at a loss with where to stay. I'm also in the midst of trying to convince my wife not to go (she was very excited when I told her... not exactly the reaction I was looking for) and I don't think she's going to budge. So here's my thinking as I think I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone - I'd like to find a place (she's always wanted to go to Savannah) where we could take another couple and she could stay with my buddies wife and he and I would drive to Augusta. Naturally we'd like to play a little bit of golf while we're there as well, so my questions are - where would you guys suggest that is somewhat "vacation-y" that the wives would be happy, but also a good place for golf? The 4 hour drive from Savannah to Augusta doesn't bother me as it'll only be for 1 day (mind you a very loooooong day).

 

Are there any cities/stay-n-plays/hotels, etc. that you guys could recommend?

 

Thanks!

[hollabachgt]

Reynolds Plantation is what you're looking for but my recommendation is to take your wife. You'll both have a great time.

[krtgolfing]

Must play close by is the Palmetto golf club. Open the course once a week for the public during masters week. I would stay probably in aiken/ columbia and then drive over to Augusta.

[CrisPy3]

Reynolds Plantation is what you're looking for but my recommendation is to take your wife. You'll both have a great time.

 

The Ritz looks like it's sold out - but there are vacation rentals. I'll look into those. Other suggestions welcome.

[03ki11erag]

Must play close by is the Palmetto golf club. Open the course once a week for the public during masters week. I would stay probably in aiken/ columbia and then drive over to Augusta.

 

This. They call it little Augusta. Bobby Jones had to ask Palmetto to stop letting AN members play there in the very early years. That has obviously changed. Great course!

[GTgolf]

Just stay in Aiken and play palmetto.

 

Kisner and Scott brown are members there. Lots of history.

[gotaholen1]

One of these days I hope I win tickets. Once I do, I will use this advice :)

[CrisPy3]

So are Aiken and Columbia decent places for the wives to hang out? Is the Savannah idea that big of a reach?

[PapaJohick]

Haha I'm laughing at the fact you don't want to go with your wife....

[CrisPy3]

Honestly it has more to do with my life long friend, who we've always talked about going to the Masters with each other. I haven't even been able to tell him I've won the tickets yet. My wife and I would have just as good of a time. I'm just not sure it means as much to her. Tough spot

[PapaJohick]

Haha I get it. I just thought it was funny.

[PapaJohick]

But to answer your question, Aiken and Columbia are no where near as fun for wives to hang out. Columbia is ok but I would think they would have way more fun in savannah. The only issue with savannah is it's probably close 3 hours I believe from Augusta.

 

I would do savannah :)

[ddetts]

Hi All,

 

Need some advice as I'm at a crossroads. I've won 2 Masters tickets for Saturday and having that I've never been before, I'm at a loss with where to stay. I'm also in the midst of trying to convince my wife not to go (she was very excited when I told her... not exactly the reaction I was looking for) and I don't think she's going to budge. So here's my thinking as I think I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone - I'd like to find a place (she's always wanted to go to Savannah) where we could take another couple and she could stay with my buddies wife and he and I would drive to Augusta. Naturally we'd like to play a little bit of golf while we're there as well, so my questions are - where would you guys suggest that is somewhat "vacation-y" that the wives would be happy, but also a good place for golf? The 4 hour drive from Savannah to Augusta doesn't bother me as it'll only be for 1 day (mind you a very loooooong day).

 

Are there any cities/stay-n-plays/hotels, etc. that you guys could recommend?

 

Thanks!

 

I got Monday tickets in 2016 - my wife and I flew down and stayed in Savannah from Weds - Sun the week before Masters and then drove to Augusta on Sunday evening. Which, by the way, is around 2.5 hours from the historic district in Savannah to the hotel we stayed at just west of the course.

 

Sorry to go off on that tangent - Savannah is amazing, and the ladies will have plenty to do there! There's a lot of shopping and boutiques, so they may put a hurting on your wallet though!

 

We had so much fun, we're doing it again this year. A friend got 4 tickets for Tuesday and because I gave him first offer two years ago, he is letting me take 2 of his 4 this year. This time around Masters Tuesday is our first day, and then we'll drive to Savannah and spend 4-5 days there. We really fell in love with the city last time we were there and can't wait to be there with 2 more couples this time around. I'm in the process of looking at what non-private courses are available in the Savannah area and if they jack up prices during Masters week as well. I'd like to golf, but there's so much we like to do around there that it won't bother me too much if I don't get to.

[Fore Putt]

Aiken is a very neat little town, but your wife will have exhausted the things to do by lunch the first day. Columbia is a bigger "city," but not exactly a tourist destination. If the Ritz at Lake Oconee is full, I would look at either Savannah or Charleston. Charleston won't be a much further drive than Savannah. Both will be hits with the wives.

[nachosgrande72]

Last year a group of us did Kiawah for the week, with a day trip out to Augusta. Can't beat the courses or the pric,e compared to anywhere in the Augusta area - hotels and golf fees are jacked through the roof during Masters...

[DoubleorQuits]

The Savannah-Augusta drive is closer to two hours than three. Charleston and/or Savannah should be your best bet for the wives. Kiawah?

[CrisPy3]

Hi All,

 

Need some advice as I'm at a crossroads. I've won 2 Masters tickets for Saturday and having that I've never been before, I'm at a loss with where to stay. I'm also in the midst of trying to convince my wife not to go (she was very excited when I told her... not exactly the reaction I was looking for) and I don't think she's going to budge. So here's my thinking as I think I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone - I'd like to find a place (she's always wanted to go to Savannah) where we could take another couple and she could stay with my buddies wife and he and I would drive to Augusta. Naturally we'd like to play a little bit of golf while we're there as well, so my questions are - where would you guys suggest that is somewhat "vacation-y" that the wives would be happy, but also a good place for golf? The 4 hour drive from Savannah to Augusta doesn't bother me as it'll only be for 1 day (mind you a very loooooong day).

 

Are there any cities/stay-n-plays/hotels, etc. that you guys could recommend?

 

Thanks!

 

I got Monday tickets in 2016 - my wife and I flew down and stayed in Savannah from Weds - Sun the week before Masters and then drove to Augusta on Sunday evening. Which, by the way, is around 2.5 hours from the historic district in Savannah to the hotel we stayed at just west of the course.

 

Sorry to go off on that tangent - Savannah is amazing, and the ladies will have plenty to do there! There's a lot of shopping and boutiques, so they may put a hurting on your wallet though!

 

We had so much fun, we're doing it again this year. A friend got 4 tickets for Tuesday and because I gave him first offer two years ago, he is letting me take 2 of his 4 this year. This time around Masters Tuesday is our first day, and then we'll drive to Savannah and spend 4-5 days there. We really fell in love with the city last time we were there and can't wait to be there with 2 more couples this time around. I'm in the process of looking at what non-private courses are available in the Savannah area and if they jack up prices during Masters week as well. I'd like to golf, but there's so much we like to do around there that it won't bother me too much if I don't get to.

 

Awesome to hear, thanks! I figured the women would love Savannah and my wife has never been so that should be fun. Now I just need to set the whole thing up and plan it out. Thanks again.

[CrisPy3]

Aiken is a very neat little town, but your wife will have exhausted the things to do by lunch the first day. Columbia is a bigger "city," but not exactly a tourist destination. If the Ritz at Lake Oconee is full, I would look at either Savannah or Charleston. Charleston won't be a much further drive than Savannah. Both will be hits with the wives.

 

Great, thanks for info!