Episode Details

McCONNELL GOLF presents ROAD TO AUGUSTA:The Voices of the Masters: John Patrick & John BoyetteThis episode of McConnell Golf's ROAD TO AUGUSTA explores the restrained storytelling that defines Masters Week through conversations with longtime Augusta broadcaster John Patrick and Aiken Standard executive editor John Boyette. Patrick recounts his radio career path to Augusta, his first Masters in 1984, and how the tournament and town have transformed—from buying practice-round tickets at the gate to today's formal, corporate atmosphere—while sharing memories of the Quonset hut press center and rare clubhouse conversations with Jean Sara and Alistair Cooke. He also explains how he launched The Augusta Golf Show after being laid off and where to hear it. Boyette discusses his journalism roots, reporting on Augusta National construction via public records, changes like tunnels and new player facilities, his devotion to Jack Nicklaus, including a 1986 book and later a Gary Player book, and offers a perspective on Aiken's culture, golf scene, and Masters-week impact.00:00 Quiet Masters Storytelling01:21 Meet the Voice of Augusta, John Patrick02:38 Radio Roots to Augusta06:05 First Masters in 198407:35 ACC Hoops Detour09:00 Augusta Transforms Masters Week11:40 Then vs Now at the Gates13:51 Behind the Bamboo Changes15:22 Quonset Hut Memories18:07 40 Year Plaque and Parking Spot20:05 Clubhouse Chair Encounters21:53 Augusta Golf Show Origin Story27:28 McConnell Golf Sponsor Break28:56 Meet Aiken Standard Executive Editor, John Boyette31:25 Tracking Augusta National Permits33:39 New Player Hospitality Complex35:19 Tunnel Under Magnolia Lane36:14 Course Changes And Optics36:48 Eureka Earth Aerials39:51 Jack Nicklaus Origin Story43:09 Writing The 86 Masters Book45:53 Nicklaus Masters Prep Routine48:21 Billy Morris Putter Lore49:47 Gary Player Book Project51:54 Discovering Aiken, South Carolina56:25 Aiken Golf Club Heritage57:40 New Private Clubs Boom01:03:03 Biggest Masters Evolution01:06:04 Aiken Food And Masters Week01:07:53 Covering Routine And Grill Room01:10:22 First Timer Viewing Tips01:11:35 Final Masters Wrap UpWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState