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COURSE INTEL

Augusta National Golf Club

The Masters 2026 · 2026

Data-driven analysis of all 18 holes at Augusta National. Difficulty rankings, pin position analysis, and strategic decision-making data. Visualizing the key strategic moments through SG data, centered around Amen Corner (holes 11-13).

Total Par72
Total Yardage7,545
Course Record63 (Nick Price 1986, Greg Norman 1996)
Field Size90

📊Difficulty Ranking

#1
H18Holly
Par 4
+0.20
#2
H12Golden Bell
Par 3
+0.28
#3
H11White Dogwood
Par 4
+0.35
#4
H4Flowering Crab Apple
Par 3
+0.32
#5
H10Camellia
Par 4
+0.25
#6
H16Redbud
Par 3
+0.08

All 18 Holes

1

Tea Olive

Par 4 · 445yds

+0.08

2

Pink Dogwood

Par 5 · 575yds

-0.28

3

Flowering Peach

Par 4 · 350yds

-0.05

4

Flowering Crab Apple

Par 3 · 240yds

+0.32

5

Magnolia

Par 4 · 495yds

+0.18

6

Juniper

Par 3 · 180yds

+0.12

7

Pampas

Par 4 · 450yds

+0.05

8

Yellow Jasmine

Par 5 · 570yds

-0.32

9

Carolina Cherry

Par 4 · 460yds

+0.12

10

Camellia

Par 4 · 495yds

+0.25

11

White Dogwood

Par 4 · 520yds

+0.35

12

Golden Bell

Par 3 · 155yds

+0.28

13

Azalea

Par 5 · 510yds

-0.42

14

Chinese Fir

Par 4 · 440yds

+0.10

15

Firethorn

Par 5 · 530yds

-0.48

16

Redbud

Par 3 · 170yds

+0.08

17

Nandina

Par 4 · 440yds

+0.02

18

Holly

Par 4 · 465yds

+0.20

🔍Hole Details

Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Easy
Med
Hard
12

Golden Bell

Par 3 · 155 yds

155 yds12

Pin Positions

Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

Golden Bell

Par 3 · 155 yds
#2 Hardest
Avg Score3.28(+0.28)
GIR%42.5%
Scrambling38.2%

Score Distribution

Birdies22
Pars185
Bogeys89
Double+24

Tactical Insight

The Sunday pin position (back-right) is the most demanding at the 12th. Wind swirls through the trees above the green, often differing from conditions at the tee. Aiming center-green with a 9-iron is safest, but chasing birdies requires confident wind reads. Historical data shows a 62% bogey rate when missing the green.

Shot Distribution

35%
45%
20%
8-Iron (downwind)35%
Avg: 3.10SG: +0.08
9-Iron (most popular)45%
Avg: 3.25SG: -0.02
7-Iron (into wind)20%
Avg: 3.55SG: -0.18
13

Azalea

Par 5 · 510 yds

510 yds13

Pin Positions

Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

Azalea

Par 5 · 510 yds
#2 Easiest
Avg Score4.58(-0.42)
GIR%52.0%
Scrambling45.0%

Score Distribution

Eagles15
Birdies92
Pars155
Bogeys42
Double+16

Tactical Insight

Going for the green in 2 yields a 4.35 average vs 4.72 for laying up — clearly favoring the aggressive play. However, when the remaining distance exceeds 200 yards over the creek, the double-bogey rate spikes to 28%. The key decision point: can you drive it 270+ yards to leave under 200 yards? The Sunday back-left pin makes birdie putts difficult even with a successful approach, with eagle rate dropping to just 2%.

Shot Distribution

62%
38%
Go for the green in 262%
Avg: 4.35SG: +0.22
Lay up before the creek38%
Avg: 4.72SG: -0.08
15

Firethorn

Par 5 · 530 yds

530 yds15

Pin Positions

Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

Firethorn

Par 5 · 530 yds
#1 Easiest
Avg Score4.52(-0.48)
GIR%55.0%
Scrambling50.0%

Score Distribution

Eagles18
Birdies98
Pars148
Bogeys40
Double+16

Tactical Insight

Hole 15 produces the most eagles in the tournament (18). With 72% of players going for the green in 2, the aggressive play averages 4.32 vs 4.78 for laying up. However, the Sunday back-right pin creates a risk of balls rolling off the back slope into the water. Statistically, go for it under 210 yards, lay up beyond. With a tailwind, success rate climbs to 82%.

Shot Distribution

72%
28%
Go for the green over water72%
Avg: 4.32SG: +0.28
Lay up before the pond28%
Avg: 4.78SG: -0.12