Augusta National Golf Club
The Masters Tournament
Augusta, Georgia
72
Par
7,510
Yardage
bentgrass
Grass Type
310 yds
Avg Drive
Course Overview
Augusta National is the most iconic course in golf and the permanent home of the Masters Tournament, the first major championship of each year. The course, designed by Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones, has been lengthened significantly over the decades but retains its original strategic brilliance. Augusta demands a unique combination of skills: elite driving distance to take advantage of the wide fairways and access optimal approach angles, precise approach play to navigate the severely undulating greens, and the course knowledge to understand where to miss and where to attack. The bentgrass surfaces are lightning-fast, with slopes and ridges that can send a slightly offline approach 30 feet from the pin. Augusta's par-5s are reachable for long hitters and represent crucial birdie opportunities, while the back nine on Sunday at the Masters is widely considered the most exciting stretch in all of golf. The course rewards creativity, shot-shaping ability, and mental fortitude under the most intense pressure in the sport.
Course Fit Profile
BirdieVantage's course-fit model assigns weights to each strokes gained category based on historical performance data at Augusta National Golf Club. Higher weights indicate categories that matter more for success at this venue.
Key Stats That Matter Here
SG: Off the Tee carries a 0.25 weight, the highest among our course profiles for any non-bomber course.
SG: Approach (0.35 weight) is critical for navigating the severe green complexes and avoiding three-putts.
Par-5 scoring is the primary differentiator at Augusta — target golfers with strong par-5 birdie rates.
Putting on bentgrass at high speeds is a specialized skill that separates contenders from the field.
Key Holes
The beginning of "Amen Corner." A brutal par-4 with water guarding the left side of the green. The approach shot is one of the most demanding in championship golf.
The shortest hole at Augusta but arguably the most dangerous. Swirling winds in the valley make club selection a guessing game, and the shallow green with Rae's Creek in front has ruined many Masters bids.
A reachable par-5 that doglegs left through the trees. Long hitters can reach in two, but Rae's Creek fronts the green, creating a classic risk-reward decision that defines Masters Sunday.
Another pivotal par-5 with water in front of the green. The second shot must carry the pond, making it a defining moment for players chasing the lead on the back nine.
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | -11 (277) |
| 2023 | Jon Rahm | -12 (276) |
| 2022 | Scottie Scheffler | -10 (278) |
| 2021 | Hideki Matsuyama | -10 (278) |
| 2020 | Dustin Johnson | -20 (268) |
DFS Strategy for the The Masters Tournament
Driving distance is significantly more important at Augusta than at most PGA Tour venues. Long hitters can reach the par-5s in two and gain massive scoring advantages.
Course experience is a huge factor at the Masters. Prioritize golfers with multiple prior appearances who understand the green complexes.
The bentgrass greens at Augusta are among the fastest in golf. Target golfers who putt well on bentgrass specifically.
Fade first-time Masters participants in cash games — the learning curve at Augusta is real and usually costs a few strokes.
Top Golfer Fits for Augusta National Golf Club
Golfers whose strokes gained profiles align best with the demands of this course, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
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