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McConnell Golf Presents ROAD TO AUGUSTA with Ward ClaytonInside Augusta National with Lawrence Bennett #McConnellGolf Ward Clayton interviews Lawrence Bennett, son of legendary Augusta National Caddie Master Freddie Bennett, about a lifetime spent behind the ropes at Augusta National. Lawrence recalls growing up in the Sandhills community, starting work at the club at age 11, and later juggling 31 years as a teacher with long hours as a club chauffeur. He explains Freddie Bennett’s influence pairing players, members, and caddies and helping thousands find tournament jobs, a practice Lawrence also continued for students. Lawrence shares stories from driving notable guests, details his role as Green Jacket supervisor responsible for 550 jackets, and describes the makers, cost tiers, and strict processes for maintaining, destroying, or burying jackets. He also reflects on Clifford Roberts’ personality, death, burial location, and lasting standards, and discusses how the Masters grew into a major tournament.00:00 Inside Augusta Intro01:47 Growing Up Sandhills03:33 Freddie Bennett Legacy08:26 Teaching And Club Life12:11 Chauffeur Origins14:51 Christopher Lee Pickup17:30 Pontiac Wedding Car19:20 Green Jacket Supervisor21:16 Jacket Makers And Value24:12 Retiring Jackets Protocol28:18 Green Jacket Security29:18 McConnell Golf Tradition30:43 Knowing Cliff Roberts33:18 Bahamas Flight Story35:37 Roberts Final Days38:17 Where He Was Buried39:19 Legacy And Chairmen42:37 Biggest Change Over Time45:56 Quickfire Masters Favorites47:36 Augusta Food Picks48:01 Mentoring Local Chefs50:20 Masters Week Vibe51:38 Closing ReflectionsWelcome 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