No one forced Augusta to admit women. For years they stuck to their guns that it was a men's club and no women would be admitted. That was their right, whether you believed it was correct or not. Other groups disagreed with their stance and exercised their rights to protest. The protests of late were not very vocal and did not seem to do much to effect the tournament or advertising dollars. We have no idea why Augusta decided to admit women, but just like everything else they do, it was decided behind closed doors because they are a private club. No one, Augusta or the protesters have done anything wrong. I, for one, support their decision. I also would have continued to watch The Masters if they had not decided to admit women.
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