Masters 2026: A Hole-by-Hole Look at Augusta National

Iconic course set to host 90th edition of golf's premier tournament

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:23am

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A detailed breakdown of each hole at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament, including famous shots played, average scores, and hole difficulty rankings ahead of the 90th edition of the prestigious event.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most iconic and prestigious events in all of sports, and Augusta National's challenging yet beautiful layout is a huge part of what makes it so special. This hole-by-hole preview gives golf fans an in-depth look at the course they'll see the world's best players navigate in pursuit of the coveted green jacket.

The details

The course features several signature holes, including the short par-4 3rd, the treacherous Amen Corner stretch starting at the 11th, and the dramatic finishing hole. Many of the holes have been lengthened over the years to keep up with advances in equipment and player distance, but the course's classic design and unique features remain.

  • The 90th Masters Tournament will be held April 9-12, 2026.
  • The course layout has not seen any major changes since 2023, when the 12th hole was lengthened by 35 yards.

The players

Charl Schwartzel

South African golfer who used a 6-iron to pitch a low shot from the right mounds across the green and hole it for birdie to start his final round en route to winning the 2011 Masters.

Louis Oosthuizen

South African golfer who recorded the first albatross at the par-5 2nd hole in Masters history, holing out a 4-iron from 253 yards in the final round of the 2012 tournament.

Scottie Scheffler

American golfer who chipped in for birdie on the short par-4 3rd hole to restore a three-shot lead in the final round of his 2022 Masters victory.

Phil Mickelson

American golfer who has had both memorable successes and failures at Augusta National, including an eagle on the par-5 13th hole during his 2010 Masters win.

Billy Joe Patton

American amateur golfer who made a hole-in-one on the par-3 6th hole during the final round of the 1954 Masters, missing a playoff between Ben Hogan and Sam Snead by just one shot.

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What they’re saying

“Why don't we try to make some noise ourselves?”

— Jack Nicklaus

“I was deep in the trees to the right of the fairway, 155 yards away, when I played a 40-yard hook with a wedge that landed about 10 feet beneath the hole. I two-putted for par to win the 2012 Masters.”

— Bubba Watson

What’s next

The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament will take place April 9-12, 2026 at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

The takeaway

Augusta National's iconic layout, with its famous holes like Amen Corner and the challenging finishing stretch, continues to test the world's best golfers and captivate fans of the sport. The course's blend of tradition, challenge, and natural beauty make it one of the most revered venues in all of golf.