EVANS, GA (WFXG) - The Augusta National Women's Amateur made long strides when kicking off in 2019. According to The Nielsen Company, the tournament earned the highest rated amateur golf telecast, men's or women's, in sixteen years.

This doesn't surprise Florida State Golf Coach Amy Bond who says it further sets the stage for the future of women's golf. She is here supporting her player Beatrice Wallin. "I'm just as excited as Beatrice is to be honest. Um I'm a little bit jealous because as a former player was always to play at one of the best golf courses at the world which was Augusta National. So for these girls to have that opportunity I just think that's wonderful."

Thursday, she spent some time with Texas Christian University Golf Coach Angie Larkin who is supporting her player Sabrina Iqbal. This will be Larkin's first time going to Augusta National. "It's just a crazy feeling. It's a bucket list for me and the idea that I get to come here for the first time and have it be one of my own players its truly special," said Larkin.

Its will not be Bond's first time at the Augusta National. She's been to two Masters practice rounds, but nothing like what she is about to experience. "I'm excited. I'm like a kid in a candy store and be able to walk the grounds tomorrow with her," said Bond.

Both coaches say not once did they ever dream of playing at Augusta National simply because it was never an option for women.

"I've never been able to get that close. So for me I'm excited they're giving us the opportunity because of COVID to even drive down Magnolia Lane. So I am going to relish in that moment and pretend like I'm young again and have the opportunity to play the Masters golf course," said Bond.  

It was only just nine years ago that Augusta National allowed women members. So much is changing and now these women and their players will be walking on the historic grounds.

"You can't even describe this place and I've heard that from many people. But until you actually experience it I thought I was going to cry when I drove up this morning. And I can't even imagine what tomorrow is going to be like," said Larkin. 

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