Augusta National

Augusta National is a championship golf course in Georgia featuring 18 holes defined by white sand bunkers, fast greens, and water features across rolling terrain. The design integrates natural landscape elements with carefully constructed playing surfaces into a demanding layout.

Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts founded the golf club in 1932 on the grounds of a former plant nursery, with architect Alister MacKenzie designing the course. The original concept evolved into one of the world's most respected championship venues.

Each hole carries the name of a plant species, starting with Tea Olive at the first hole and ending with Holly at the eighteenth. This naming system gives the course a botanical character that players notice throughout their rounds.

The course is only accessible during certain seasons to members and their invited guests, with limited public availability. Visitors should check in advance about seasonal opening periods and membership access requirements.

The section known as Amen Corner, comprising holes 11 through 13, frequently decides the outcome of the annual Masters Tournament. These three consecutive holes are considered the psychologically demanding stretch on the course.