A 92-year-old woman in Augusta, Georgia, is making headlines for refusing to sell her home to a prestigious golf club, despite being offered large sums of money. Elizabeth Thacker has lived in her modest three-bedroom house since 1956, raising her family there and creating decades of cherished memories.
The property is located just outside the gates of the Augusta National Golf Club, and her home has become a symbol of resistance against commercial expansion. While neighbors have sold their homes to the club for millions, Thacker remains unmoved. Her strong sense of loyalty to her late husband and her personal history with the house make it difficult for her to let go.
Golf course expansion meets unexpected resistance
The famous golf course, known for hosting the Masters Tournament, has spent over $200 million acquiring nearby properties to expand its facilities and influence. Most of the homes purchased were demolished, and the land was repurposed for parking lots, amenities, and infrastructure upgrades, dramatically reshaping the surrounding neighborhood.
Despite aggressive buying strategies, Thacker continued to turn down multiple offers, including those well above market value. The golf course’s expansion has essentially surrounded her home, yet she insists on her decision, with her daughter confirming that she is “strong-willed” and has no interest in moving.
A loyalty deeper than money
Thacker’s late husband, Herman, once summed up their stance by saying, “Money ain’t everything.” For the Thacker family, the home represents a deep emotional bond that money simply cannot replace. Their grandson, professional golfer Scott Brown, even spent his childhood there, adding to the sentimental value of the property.
Though most of her neighbors have moved on, and their homes have been erased, Thacker remains resistant. With every passing year, her story has gained attention and admiration from those who value heritage over profit. Her house now stands as a humble but powerful reminder that not everyone has a price, and not every home is just a building.