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Verne Lundquist announces the 2024 Masters will be his last behind the microphone on CBS

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2 years ago

February 17, 2024

Verne Lundquist announces the 2024 Masters will be his last behind the microphone on CBS

Verne Lundquist called his final college football game at the 2016 SEC Championship, but the legendary broadcaster couldn’t give up one of his favorite plum jobs, coming out of retirement once a year to partake in the Masters.

Lundquist, now 83, hinted in previous years that he might stop his annual trek to Augusta National after his 40th year of broadcasting the event, and on Wednesday he made it official — the 2024 Masters will be his last behind the microphone.

Lundquist, whose famous calls at the Masters include Jack Nicklaus’ birdie putt on 17 – “Yes, Sir!” – in 1986 that gave him the lead and Tiger Woods’ dramatic chip-in birdie on the 16th hole – “In your life!”– in 2005, admittedly doesn’t get around like he used to. The national broadcaster has a home in picturesque Steamboat Springs, Colorado, while he and his wife, Nancy, purchased a small condo in Austin, where he attended high school and started his illustrious career.

During a podcast done in 2022 with the Ringer, Lundquist said he had a plan in place for the finale after talking with CBS Sports executives.

“Sean (McManus, CBS Sports Chairman) and I had a recent talk about my work at Augusta,” Lundquist said at the time. “But in all likelihood, number 40 will likely be my last. Just because it will be time. I think that’s the plan.”

Lundquist’s call as the Dallas Cowboys radio voice of Jackie Smith’s drop in Super Bowl XIII remains one of his most recognizable. And he was the voice of SEC football on CBS as well as a yearly contributor during the NCAA Tournament for decades. He has made occasional cameos outside of golf in recent years, like one before Georgia and Alabama kicked off in the 2023 SEC championship game.

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But when it comes to golf, little tops Lundquist’s call of Nicklaus’ putt at the 17th hole of the final round of the 1986 Masters. We all know the call – “Maybe … Yes, sir!” – that would mark Nicklaus’ final push in a stunning Masters win at the age of 46.

Of course, Lundquist was also the TV announcer for the golf classic “Happy Gilmore,” the Adam Sandler movie about a failed hockey player who takes his talents to the golf course in order to save his grandmother’s house. The comedy has undeniably become a part of golf’s culture.

The Masters will be held at Augusta National Golf Club from April 11-14.

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Mind and Soul Festival brings mental health resources to Augusta community

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2026

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Mind and Soul Festival brings mental health resources to Augusta community

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A local organization hosted a festival to promote mental health awareness and provide community resources.

Crown Her Mentoring held its Mind and Soul Festival at the Bernie Ward Community Center. The event featured vendors with resources to help neighbors take care of their minds and bodies.

“This initiative is important because we are just giving back to the community, we are allowing people to come and market their stuff, and let people know they are here for their mind,” said Kia Bolton, vice president of Crown Her Mentoring. “I think the turnout has been well. We have been having people come in and out even though the weather has been shaky today.”

The festival included giveaways and a kid zone with games, activities and more for kids.

Crown Her Mentoring will host a summer tutor program for kids in June.

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Broad Street construction causes lane closures in downtown Augusta

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May 23, 2026

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Broad Street construction causes lane closures in downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Broad Street Improvement Project is continuing through downtown Augusta, with ongoing work impacting traffic flow in several areas.

Crews are working in the center lanes between 7th and 8th streets as part of continued median construction.

The inside lanes are currently closed. Outside lanes remain open in both directions.

Crews are also working on sections of Broad Street between 12th and 13th streets.

In this section, outside lanes are closed, but inside lanes remain open.

The sidewalk is back open and all businesses are accessible.

Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution in work zones and follow posted signs.

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Possible storms prompt graduation changes across CSRA

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May 22, 2026

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Possible storms prompt graduation changes across CSRA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Schools across the area are adjusting graduation plans ahead of possible storms Friday evening.

In Columbia County:

Grovetown High School’s graduation will be held indoors at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center, officials said.

The move is based on safety requirements that would require evacuation of Evans Towne Center Park if lightning develops and on the time needed to relocate essential equipment.

Doors at the Performing Arts Center will open at 5:15 p.m. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Students received a limited number of inclement weather tickets during graduation practice, and those tickets will be required for entry.

Tickets originally designated for Evans Towne Center Park will not be valid at the indoor venue.

A livestream will be available at https://bit.ly/ccsdlive.

In McDuffie County:

“Due to the high probability of dangerous weather Friday evening, May 22, Thomson High School’s Class of 2026 voted overwhelmingly to postpone graduation” to May 23 at 9 a.m., according to an announcement.