John Daly’s Favorite Masters Week Hangout Closes Its Doors
If you’ve ever been in Augusta during Masters Week, you probably know exactly where the party was — right off Washington Road at the Hooters. But that party’s officially over. Yep, the iconic Augusta Hooters, a longtime favorite for fans, locals, and especially golf legend John Daly, has permanently closed its doors.
This closure isn’t just some random event — it’s part of a broader shake-up. The Hooters chain, which has been around for over four decades, filed for bankruptcy back in March 2025. The company had racked up a whopping $376 million in debt and made the decision to sell off all of its 151 company-owned locations. Since then, dozens of Hooters restaurants across the country have shut down, and unfortunately, Augusta’s location is one of them.
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But what makes this one hurt a little more for golf fans is what that spot meant during Masters Week. Every April, a giant tent would go up outside, fans would pour in, music would be blasting, TVs would be showing golf nonstop, and of course, John Daly would be there. Daly wasn’t just a regular — he made it a whole experience. He’d be selling his merch, signing autographs, and just hanging out with fans. For many, it wasn’t truly Masters Week until they’d swung by the Augusta Hooters and seen Daly holding court with a drink in hand and a smile on his face.
Even though other Georgia locations — like the ones in Cartersville, Columbus, Savannah, and a few others — are still operating, the Augusta shutdown marks the end of an era for locals and Masters visitors alike. No official reason was given in the pre-recorded message on the Augusta store’s phone line — just confirmation that it’s closed for good.
This location was more than just a wing joint. It had become a fixture in the culture of one of golf’s most celebrated events, and its absence next April will be noticeable. John Daly may still make his way to Augusta, but that familiar orange-and-white Hooters backdrop won’t be behind him anymore.
It’s the end of a wild, colorful tradition — one that, for many, was just as much a part of the Masters as the green jacket itself.
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