Augusta National
Hole
16
Hole 17
Par: 4
Yards
Masters: 440
Member: 370
HCP: 14
Hole
18
Nandina
Sand in play
Hole 17 Discussion

The tee shot is less dramatic these day, but the hole is still extremely challenging. The hole was formerly home to the Eisenhower Tree, name for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a member. It limited tee shot access to the left side of the fairway, but was removed in 2014 due to damage.

The approach is an uphill shot to a green with two large bunkers guarding the front side. The green is much more challenging on the right and side as everything will run away from a pin positioned there.

“The biggest mistake would be long right, over the green. It’s at least eight feet below the green surface, trying to land the ball on a downslope!”

"If the tee shot isn't in the fairway, you're going to have a tough time."