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Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the long-awaited reopening of Augusta, Georgia's, premier municipal golf course, otherwise known as The Patch, which was recently renovated with the help of golf legends Tom Fazio, Beau Welling, and Tiger Woods.
since 1928. In the early 1900s, the popularity of golf was quickly on the rise in Augusta, and it was the establishment of The Patch that made the game accessible for locals and visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
growing the game of golf and the values it instills in those who play. Beyond the game of golf, The Patch will serve as a catalyst for community renewal through job training at Augusta Tech's agronomy center. It will help rescue underserved youth through the First Tee of Augusta initiative and offer a community clubhouse for neighbors to enjoy.
Robin and I are proud supporters of this initiative. We congratulate Chairman Fred Ridley; members and staff of the Augusta National Golf Club; Mayor Garnett Johnson and our commissioners; and Randy Hatcher, outgoing chairman of the Augusta Technical College Foundation for their tireless work to make this project a reality.