AUGUSTA. – The Masters is the most iconic golf tournament in the world.
It has witnessed some of the greatest moments of golfing history – like Tiger Woods’ incredible comeback win in 2019.
Here are some of the holes:
1st – Tea Olive
Plays as one of the hardest holes on the course thanks to the subtle undulations of the green and magnet-like bunker on the right of the fairway.
The first tee shot is also one of the most nerve-wracking shots of the round so hit a bad one and it could set the tone for the rest of the day.
2nd – Pink Dogwood
This hole – lengthened by ten yards from 575 to 585 in 2024 – can throw up everything from an albatross to a bogey and is one of the most exciting on the course.
Players need to hit a raking draw off the tee and feather the second shot up the narrow shoot at the front of the green.
3rd – Flowering Peach
If the wind is blowing strong from behind and conditions are firm underfoot then the longest hitters will smash a driver up near the green.
If they don’t then it is all about laying up to a yardage that suits them for a wedge second shot to a hole where they will look for birdie.
4th – Flowering Crab Apple
The green is a massive target but players will be going in with a long iron and need to hit the correct part of the putting surface to leave themselves a look at birdie and par.
Danger lurks all around but it is better to miss it in the bunkers short because then players will be hitting into a green that slopes towards them.
5th – Magnolia
This hole is long, uphill and a dogleg to the left that forces players to hug the left side of the sloping fairway – while avoiding the bunkers, which require a carry of 315 yards to miss.
A demanding par four, it has been lengthened by 40 yards and was inspired by the legendary Road Hole at St Andrews. – The Sun
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