The Creation of Augusta National and the Masters Tournament

Daniel Reardon’s responsibilities at Otto Bremer Trust in St. Paul, Minnesota, include helping manage the Trust’s operations as a grant-making foundation. Otto Bremer Trust supported the Junior Achievement Company Program for the third year in a row in 2016 with a $1 million grant. Among other activities, Daniel Reardon enjoys playing golf.

The Master’s tournament is one of golf’s Grand Slam events on the PGA tour, and it takes place at one of the premier golf courses in the world, Augusta National. The course was built during the Great Depression, when many of the nation’s golf courses were going bankrupt. 

The Augusta National Golf Club was the result of the vision of golfing legend Robert T. ("Bobby") Jones Jr. and his friend Clifford Roberts. They wanted to create a private club with an annual tournament to celebrate the great golfers of the time. 

Jones had retired from competitive golf at the age of 28 after winning the Grand Slam in 1930, and by 1931, he and Clifford had selected the Fruitland Nurseries in Augusta as the site for what would become a national treasure. 

Augusta National hosted the first Master’s tournament in 1934, and despite being the fan favorite, Jones finished the tournament tied for 13th place.

Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area - Popular Minnesota Ski Resort

Daniel Reardon earned his BA in economics at the University of Minnesota and operates as a co-CEO of the Otto Bremer Trust. As such, his duties include managing the Otto Bremer Trust’s investments. Daniel Reardon enjoys skiing in his free time.

Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area, a popular Minnesota destination for winter sports enthusiasts, consists of nine runs, including two difficult, three medium, and four easy ones. It typically opens in mid-November and doesn’t close until mid-March. Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area also has the snowmaking equipment that is essential to ensuring a good experience on the slopes and that permits it to remain open for a longer period of time.

For beginners, this location offers skiing and snowboarding lessons, but requires reservations in advance, unlike many other ski areas. While Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area is small, it is still a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders alike, ensured in part by its proximity to the Twin Cities.