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Famous "Eisenhower Tree" of Augusta National donated to Kansas

Xinhua, April 9, 2015 Adjust font size:

Masters Tournament Chairman Billy Payne announced Wednesday that a cross-section of the Eisenhower Tree, an iconic loblolly pine at the 17th hole will be presented to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas.

"As all of you know, last year we lost an iconic symbol of Augusta National Golf Club, the famous Eisenhower Tree, which connected us to our beloved member, U.S. President, Dwight David Eisenhower," Payne said.

In February 2014, the Eisenhower Tree, estimated to be 100 to 125 years old was removed after suffering extensive damage during a major ice storm.

"Since then, we have been challenged to create an appropriate lasting memory of this tree, because we wanted to make a special gift to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and to create a permanent legacy here at Augusta National."

The cross-section of the tree will remain in Augusta throughout tournament week, before making its way to the Eisenhower Museum where it will be placed for permanent public display. A similar cross-section will remain at Augusta National.

The total prize money for this year's tournament was about $9, 000,000 and 99 elite golfers from all over the world will compete on April 9-12. Endite