What Are The Hardest Holes At Augusta National?

Augusta National golf course is one of the most prestigious and exclusive courses in the world. It is home to the most important PGA tournament, the Masters, and contains some of the hardest holes that most people will ever encounter playing golf. The hardest holes on Augusta National are considered to be the 10th, 11th, 12th, 4th, and 5th holes in order of most to least difficult. These rankings come from a mixture of scoring averages, player reviews, and the handicap on the scorecard.

What Are the Hardest Holes at Augusta National?

1. Hole 10
2. Hole 11
3. Hole 12
4. Hole 4
5. Hole 5

1. Hole 10

• Par: 4
• Length: 495
• Scoring Average: 4.30

The tenth hole is considered the toughest hole at Augusta National, both by players and the scorecard. This hole is a dogleg left that spans just about 495 for a par 4. This tenth hole at Augusta has an average score of 4.30 in the Masters as of 2023. The highest score that was ever scored on this hole during competition belongs to Danny Lee with a score of 9.

2. Hole 11

• Par: 4
• Length: 505
• Scoring Average: 4.30

The 11th hole at Augusta is considered a dogleg right and is often thought of as the second-hardest hole to play. It is one of the holes in the infamous “Amen Corner,” which includes the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes. These holes are where players' rounds could be either saved or ruined. The stroke average for this 505-yard par 4 is 4.30 as of 2023.

3. Hole 12

• Par: 3
• Length: 155
• Scoring Average: 3.27

Par three holes are not usually considered among the hardest holes on any course. However, this narrow hole can lead to strong winds and frequent bogeys. With water in the front and a very narrow landing area, the 12th hole can produce nightmares for players. This 155-yard par 3 has an average score of 3.27 during Masters Tournament competitions as of 2023.

4. Hole 4

• Par: 3
• Length: 240
• Scoring Average: 3.28

This hole is also a par 3 and features double sand traps that sit in front of the small green. The tee shot must clear both in order to make the green, and the potential for strong winds do not help the situation. This 240-yard par 3 has an average score of 3.28 at the Masters as of 2023.

5. Hole 5

• Par: 4
• Length: 455
• Scoring Average: 4.26

This hole is considered one of the hardest on the course not only because the double sandtrap on the fairway pinches the landing zone that a golfer can aim for, but because the green is also full of some of the most severe bumps on any green. The 455-yard par 4 has an average score of 4.26.

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