For one week every April, Augusta, Ga., becomes the center of the golf universe. This is, of course, thanks to the Masters. It’s the most prestigious tournament in golf — and the rendezvous for just about every stakeholder and fan in the game.

With so many golf nuts descending upon the town of 200,000, scoring a tee time can be tough. Augusta Country Club, which sits right next door to Augusta National, is a popular spot and its tee sheet stays jam-packed Sunday to Sunday. Augusta Municipal — a.k.a. The Patch — has its own charm (which will only grow with Augusta National’s future investment), but the conditions of its fairways and greens is a far cry from what might be considered major quality. Palmetto Golf Club (the home club of Kevin Kisner) in nearby Aiken, S.C., is another popular option, but without the right connections, you’ll be SOL. Fortunately, there’s another great option for Masters week golf — and it’s open to the public.