Condoleeza Rice, Darla Moore join Augusta National as first female members

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Condoleeza Rice and Darla Moore have become the first female members at Augusta National, home of the Masters tournament. Chairman Billy Payne made the announcement today calling it a joyous occasion.

“These accomplished women share our passion for the game of golf and both are well known and respected by our membership,” Payne said in a statement. “It will be a proud moment when we present Condoleezza and Darla their green jackets when the club opens this fall. This is a significant and positive time in our club’s history and, on behalf of our membership, I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome them and all of our new members into the Augusta National family.”

I think I speak for everybody when I say–um, welcome to the 21st century Augusta. We’re glad you could join us.

In Rice and Moore, Augusta welcomes two extremely powerful and prominent women. Rice is a former National Security Adviser and Secretary of State under George W. Bush, Moore is a successful banker and financier.