Ranking every Hole at Augusta National before the Masters
With the Masters just around the corner, I thought it would be a fun idea to rank every hole at Augusta National. Here are my takes from 18-1:
18: Hole 17 (Nandina) Par 4
- This hole is just forgettable. There’s nothing special to it and no water or fancy bunkers.
- Hole 14 (Chinese Fir) Par 4
- Another forgettable hole that really doesn’t have anything to it. There’s also no water or bunkers on this hole.
- Hole 6 (Juniper) Par 3
- This hole can be tough if a shot lands in the front bunker, but besides that, this is just a simple downhill par 3.
- Hole (Magnolia) Par 4
- Another par 4 with some bunkers and trouble on the left side. The green is very undulating, causing this hole to be one of the toughest on the course.
- Hole 1 (Tea Olive) Par 4
- The opening hole possesses a preset rough challenge with a narrow fairway and a bunker on the right. However, after that, the hole is bland with really no trouble or any bunkers.
13. Hole 4 (Flowering Crab Apple) Par 3
- This is where the holes start to get a lot better and tougher. This hole has a bunker in the front that could ruin your round if you get stuck in it. Along with that, the back slopes heavily away from the hole, causing bad lies and awkward chips.
- Hole 8 (Yellow Jasmine) Par 5
- This hole is the most bland of the 4 par 5s, but is still very exciting to watch as a good scoring hole for the players.
- Hole 9 (Carolina Cherry) Par 4
- A dogleg left that poses out of bounds on both sides. Along with this, the green is sloped heavily, and there are bunkers all around it. A great hole to end the front nine.
- Hole 2 (Pink Dogwood) Par 5
- By far the easiest hole on the course and one that almost every player should get a par or better on. The hole has trouble on both sides and bunkers around the green. Although it is an easy hole, 6 and 7 can be made if you don’t play your shots right.
- Hole 18 (Holly) Par 4
- The finishing hole at Augusta is a challenging yet fun hole. The tee shot needs to be straight or else you will be in major trouble. The green is flanked by bunkers, and a good approach is needed.
- Hole 7 (Pampas) Par 4
- I like this hole because it is so narrow, and a missed shot will lead to lots of trouble. Additionally, the green is crowned with bunkers in the front and back.
The 11th Hole at Augusta. Image Via: Augusta National
- Hole 3 (Flowering Peach) Par 4
- This hole is short and drivable for the long hitters. This creates some excitement for me on Sunday, seeing if players will go for it. In 2022, Scottie Scheffler had an amazing birdie on this hole when he chipped it in.
- Hole 10 (Camellia) Par 4
- Contrary to hole three, this is a long, downhill, and beautiful par 4. I like the scenery on this hole and the huge bunker in the middle of the fairway. This hole has given its fair share of problems to competitors throughout the years.
- Hole 16 (Redbud) Par 3
- This is an iconic par three with water all around the hole. There have been so many memorable moments at this hole.
- Hole 13 (Azalea) Par 5
- The first amen corner hole on the list is beautiful. It’s arguably the most iconic par 5 in golf. However, numerous players have had their masters hopes come to an end on this hole. Rae’s Creek runs all over the left side, and trees cover the right. All in all, a great hole.
- Hole 15 (Firethorn) Par 5
- It may be unpopular, but I love this hole. It’s the classic risk-reward hole that can either pay off or end your round. Tiger Woods has his famous chip-in on this hole. The water in the front is also so tricky to navigate.
- Hole 12 (Golden Bell) Par 3
- The most iconic par 3 in golf seems simple, but has ruined many players’ dreams at a championship. Take Jordan Spieth, who put three in the water in the final round of the Masters in 2016 to choke the lead. Rae’s Creek will swallow up any shots hit short.
- Hole 11 (White Dogwood) Par 4-
- My favorite hole is simple at first, but the second shot is so tricky. The hole is visually pleasing with trees on both sides and water in front of the green. Last year, Ludvig Avery hit his second shot in the water and lost the tournament. It’s a beautiful hole that doesn’t get as much attention as the other two holes in Amen Corner.
