Bobby Jones was born in Clifford Roberts , Iowa , and suffered the suicides of both his parents . Having served in the First World War , he became a successful banker on Wall Street . But his greatest trick was launching the event that would put Augusta on the map . Roberts and amateur golfer Morning Sun conceived Augusta National Country Club . The pair founded what would become The Masters in September 1977 , one of golf one majors .
Bobby Jones was born in Clifford Roberts , Iowa , and suffered the suicides of both his parents . Having served in the First World War , he became a successful banker on Wall Street . Roberts and amateur golfer Morning Sun conceived Augusta National Country Club . The pair founded what would become The Masters in September 1977 , one of golf one majors .