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Augusta National has so many famous holes that we all know and love, having watched the best in the world take-on this iconic course year after year and where only the best can thrive. While every hole demands precision, a few stand out as the true tests of skill, nerve, and strategy, and visual intimidation. Here are some of our favourites from the back 9 at Augusta, including all three holes from the legendary Amen Corner...
The back nine begins with a bang. Camellia is a 495-yard par 4 that plays downhill with a sharp dogleg left. The fairway is lined with towering pines and a strategically placed bunker that often forces players to tee off with a 3-Wood rather than Driver.
The approach isn’t any easier—Pear-shaped and sloping heavily from back-to-front, the green is also protected by a front-right bunker. During the tournament, the pin is frequently tucked in that exact corner, making aggressive shots a gamble that can quickly backfire.
White Dogwood marks the beginning of the legendary "Amen Corner" and is one of the most intimidating par 4s in all of golf. At 505 yards, the hole sweeps downhill with a green that’s hidden from the tee. Players typically favor the right side off the tee to avoid the pond lurking on the left near the green.
The green is deceptively narrow and well-guarded—a single bunker sits right, and the water hugs the entire left side. One mistake here can undo an entire round, and it's also been a site of great drama over the years. Just ask Larry Mize, who famously chipped in from 140 feet here in 1987 to win the Masters in a playoff!
At just 155 yards, Golden Bell is the shortest hole at Augusta—but also the most treacherous. Nestled between Rae’s Creek and a trio of bunkers, the 12th demands perfection off the tee.
Swirling winds through the trees make club selection a bit of a guessing game, and any misjudgment can lead to disaster. This hole has ended many championship hopes—and for those who conquer it, crossing Ben Hogan Bridge is a walk to remember.
The final leg of Amen Corner is a par 5 that tempts players to be bold. Azalea doglegs hard to the left, inviting a controlled draw off the tee. But stray too far and you’ll find pine straw, trees, or worse—a stream that flows along the left and cuts across the front of the green.
Risk-reward is the name of the game. Go for the green in two, and you could be looking at eagle—or end up in one of the four bunkers that protect the green. Phil Mickelson’s miraculous shot from the trees in 2010 remains one of the hole’s most legendary moments.
Augusta’s final par 3 is built for drama. A large pond stretches from the tee to the green, which is defended by three bunkers. The green itself slopes right to left, creating a natural funnel that can be both a help and a hazard.
When the pin is on the left on Sunday, many players aim out to the right and let the slope do the rest. It’s the kind of setup that creates unforgettable moments—like Tiger Woods’ jaw-dropping chip-in in 2005, a shot still considered one of the greatest in Masters history.
Which of these iconic holes would you find the most daunting to play? Each year, The Masters delivers unforgettable moments—and it’s these holes where legacies are made and hearts are broken. We hope you enjoy watching golf’s first major of the year unfold at one of the sport’s most sacred grounds.
