Locust Grove resident Ariel Collins has visited Augusta National Golf Course before, but she was a little too young to remember much about it. It’s likely that she’ll remember every moment when she travels to the home of the iconic Masters tournament for the second time.
Collins, 13, will be one of 80 junior golfers competing in the 10th annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday, April 7 at Augusta National. The event will be held a few days before the 88th Masters.
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