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After nearly 80 years, Augusta National finally has women in green jackets _ 2 of them

NEW YORK — The home of the Masters now has green jackets for women.

In a historic change at one of the world’s most exclusive golf clubs, Augusta National invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become the first female members since the club was founded in 1932.

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For the first time in its 80-year history, Augusta National Golf Club has female members. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore will be the first women in green jackets.

For the first time in its 80-year history, Augusta National Golf Club has female members. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore will be the first women in green jackets.

“This is a joyous occasion,” chairman Billy Payne said Monday.

For some, it was a long time coming.

Martha Burk and her women’s advocacy group first challenged the club 10 years ago over its all-male membership. The debate returned this year when IBM, one of the top corporate sponsors of the Masters, appointed Virginia Rometty as its chief executive. The previous four CEOs of Big Blue had all been Augusta National members.

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