Inside the course: Augusta National Golf Club

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The most famous holes at Augusta National are the trio of holes 11-13 known as Amen Corner. This is the 12th green.

Apr. 6, 2009

The PGA TOUR returns to Augusta National for the first major of the year this week -- the Masters. Here's all you need to know about the course:

Fast facts

Original Architects	Bobby Jones and Alistair MacKenzie
Yardage History	7,435 yards (2009)
	7,445 yards (2006-2008)
	7,290 yards (2003-2005)
	7,270 yards (2002)
	6,985 yards (1999-2001)
	6,925 yards (1994-1998)
	6,905 yards (1981-1993)
	7,040 yards (1978-1980)
	7,030 yards (1976-1977)
	7,020 yards (1974-1975)
	6,980 yards (1957-1973)
	6,965 yards (1956)
	6,950 yards (1952-1955)
	6,900 yards (1948-1951)
	6,800 yards (1938-1947)
	6,700 yards (1934-1937)
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Course record

Player
Nick Price
Greg Norman

Year
1986
1996

Round
3rd
1st

Finish
5th
2nd

Holes in one

There have been eight aces recorded at Augusta National

2008 Rankings

Most Difficult Hole

	The par-4 505-yard 11th Amen Corner starts here. The tee has been lengthened by 15 yards, and more pine trees were added to the three dozen on the right side, tightening the fairway. A 300-yard drive is required to get to the crest of the hill. A pond guards the green to the left and a bunker is to the back right. The safe shot is to bail out short and to the right in a swale. 2008: 1 eagle, 23 birdies, 149 pars, 88 bogeys, 14 double bogeys and 2 others.
Easiest Hole
	The par-5 530-yard 15th Tee has been moved back about 30 yards and to the left about 20 yards. A cluster of pines is starting to mature on the right side of the fairway, making it critical to be straight off the tee. The green can be reached in two with a good drive, but a pond guards the front and there is a bunker to the right. Gene Sarazen made a double-eagle from the fairway in 1935, the shot that put the Masters on the map. 2008: 3 eagles, 94 birdies, 153 pars, 17 bogeys, 9 double bogeys and 1 other.