The majority of Augusta tickets are still held by families in the area that were fortunate enough to be on the mailing list before they closed it in the 70's. Lots of people outside that little click attend, but a ton of Augusta "patrons" are old area blue bloods. I went to a practice round years ago with a friend who grew up in Aiken, SC (which is right across the border) and it was like a family reunion for him. We couldn't walk 20 yards without bumping into people he knew. Since Reed is local, it doesn't surprise me he gets a chilly reception from the crowd if some of these stories are true. Most likely a ton of those walking the course on Sunday feel like they know enough about the guy (right or wrong) to have an opinion.
It's hard to judge the internal dynamics of other families. Tons of things are supremely relevant for families based on custom, religion, heritage, etc., that would never be relevant with my parents. So to say what is going on there for us who didn't grow up in that house is a stretch. Who knows really, wouldn't surprise me if both of them could tell a compelling story where I might sympathize with either. You just never know.