Augusta National Outwits StubHub, Keeps Doors Closed

Augusta National has demonstrated that money only goes so far with its rigid admission policies designed to clamp down on ticket touts. In July 2019, Jeffrey Epstein attempted to leverage connections by sending a message to Steve Bannon asking for help getting Brad Karp, former chair of the legal firm Paul Weiss, admitted to the exclusive golf club.

Karp, who had ties to Epstein, stepped down from his position in February 2019 due to those connections. The incident highlights Augusta National's unwavering commitment to its strict membership criteria, even when approached by individuals with significant influence and resources.