Women Should Not Be Allowed In Augusta National Golf Club

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The Augusta National Golf Club is a private golf resort for men. This is the how this club was founded, and how this club should stay. There has been a huge uproar lately about the issue of whether women should be allowed as members. Augusta National has taken the stance that they are a private organization, and do not have to admit women as members. To some people, not allowing women to join may not be ethically or morally correct, but the law allows it. One of the four most prestigious golf tournaments in the world is held there annually. Because this golf tournament is highly visible, with many sponsors, some people believe women should be allowed. Women should not be allowed to join simply for this reason. Ms. Robinson compared this issue to the racial problems of the past. To compare an issue of whether a woman should be allowed to join a golf club to what the black people in America suffered is ludicrous.
The United States was founded on the principles of a Constitution and a Bill of Rights. The freedom to choose with whom we associate is inherent in the formation of this country. The members of Augusta National are exercising their constitutional right to reject or admit whomever they choose into their private club. Augusta National receives no monetary support from the government or charges the guests to play their course. All money generated for the club is from private fundraising and member donations. The government has no right to tell a private entity with whom they should include in their membership. If the membership chooses to allow men only, the constitution should support this.
Augusta National has done some very good things for the state of Georgia as well as the game of golf. The Masters, which is played at Augusta National, is one of the most anticipated golf tournaments yearly. This tournament not only brings players from around the globe to the town of Augusta, it also brings many tourists. Th...