Today is an important day for women. As a female professional golfer, I always respected the stance Augusta took about membership. It was their club and I never had any issues with their decision not to admit women. Of course, in the background, I was always keeping my fingers crossed that they would eventually have a female member. 

I don't know Darla Moore [who is one of two female members invited to join] but I met Condoleezza Rice one time in the White House. I've always respected her and thought the world of her. I know that I have heard her name mentioned for years as a potential female member. Of course, I was hoping that I might be there, too.

Because of the club's history, I have always respected its traditions.  I had no problem with them. Of course, having women join Augusta is something that's been talked about years. I always felt kind of bad when the issue came up. "Just let it happen when it happens," I thought. Now that day has arrived.