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).
📊Difficulty Ranking
⛳All 18 Holes
Tea Olive
Par 4 · 445yds
+0.08
Pink Dogwood
Par 5 · 575yds
-0.28
Flowering Peach
Par 4 · 350yds
-0.05
Flowering Crab Apple
Par 3 · 240yds
+0.32
Magnolia
Par 4 · 495yds
+0.18
Juniper
Par 3 · 180yds
+0.12
Pampas
Par 4 · 450yds
+0.05
Yellow Jasmine
Par 5 · 570yds
-0.32
Carolina Cherry
Par 4 · 460yds
+0.12
Camellia
Par 4 · 495yds
+0.25
White Dogwood
Par 4 · 520yds
+0.35
Golden Bell
Par 3 · 155yds
+0.28
Azalea
Par 5 · 510yds
-0.42
Chinese Fir
Par 4 · 440yds
+0.10
Firethorn
Par 5 · 530yds
-0.48
Redbud
Par 3 · 170yds
+0.08
Nandina
Par 4 · 440yds
+0.02
Holly
Par 4 · 465yds
+0.20
🔍Hole Details
Golden Bell
Par 3 · 155 yds
Pin Positions
Golden Bell
Par 3 · 155 ydsScore Distribution
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
Azalea
Par 5 · 510 yds
Pin Positions
Azalea
Par 5 · 510 ydsScore Distribution
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
Firethorn
Par 5 · 530 yds
Pin Positions
Firethorn
Par 5 · 530 ydsScore Distribution
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%.