This is an idea prompted by Rob Pavey's article "Cast away?" in the March 6 Chronicle . Those famous golf statues represent an important part of Augusta's heritage, and it would indeed be a shame if they stay in a warehouse or leave our city. Here is a suggestion for their disposition that we have borrowed from our former hometown, Cincinnati.
A few years ago, Cincinnati was faced with the problem of declining railroad use and likely shutdown of its 1930s terminal building. The terminal had a wonderful collection of valuable murals that depicted important historical scenes of Cincinnati's history. A very progressive group recognized the value of these murals and worked to get many of them relocated to the Greater Cincinnati Airport.
Today, air travelers there are greeted with these impressive art works on the terminal concourse walls. I can easily envision the golf statues having an equally positive impact on our city's air travelers, and inciting pride in our citizens for this element of our city's heritage.
I discussed this with Rob Pavey, and he offered the additional benefit that airport security likely would be a beneficial aspect for the long term preservation of these artworks, in contrast to the previous less-secure outdoor displays.
Please consider this possibility for the statues' future.
Jud and Dee DeLany
Evans
Comments
What a wonderful and original idea, Jud and Dee. We goofy ole inbreds here in Awguster wunt have thought of that there idear. Thank you for saving us from turning the statues into anchors or maybe making a bunch of counterfeit pennies from them. You sure saved our bacon.
Only if they build some statues of soldiers and display them. I believe Bush field was originally built because of Ft Gordon, if so lets celebrate that. In fact I believe Ft Gordon pre-dates the Masters. So lets support the troops and build something to honor them, not a bunch of millionaire "sportsmen".
Masters Tournament began in 1934, Camp Gordon first occupied in 1941
Brilliant idea !! Augusta is known throughout the WORLD because of The Masters ! Let's show respect,gratitude and honor to the greats that made The Masters the most prestigious tournament in the world.
I forgot they didn't attach the masters name until 1939. But what about showing a little "support for the troops"? I am sure the parents coming to visit their sons and daughters would be impressed if we showed that we put patriotism above sports stars. Or maybe that is the current cultures heros. I sure hope not because if it is we are in sad shape as a nation.
I think it's a marvelous idea!! Someone needs to really run with this one!!!
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