Augusta National is one of the toughest tests of golf on the planet – and only a select number of players will ever get the opportunity to try.
The latter fact brings about great disappointment for the overwhelming majority of duffers who will never have the chance to experience a round of golf at the famed course. But in between perusing the 2025 Masters odds and deciding which Masters props you'll be leaning into, why not enjoy the next best thing to swinging the clubs?
It's time for the 1st Annual Covers Choose Your Own Masters Adventure! Simply click which shot you would play in each situation, then check out the result of your choice and track your score accordingly. Can you shoot under par? Will you end up in the water more often than Jason Momoa? Let's find out!
🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 1: Choose your tee shot
The first hole at Augusta National, Tea Olive, is a 445-yard par 4 that demands precision right from the start. With a slight dogleg right, a fairway bunker lurking on the left, and a sloping green that punishes careless approaches, this opener sets the tone for the round ahead. The adrenaline is high, the patrons are watching, and the Masters has officially begun.
🔽 Grip it and rip it (driver)
🔥 You unleash a towering drive, but it drifts left, landing deep in the fairway bunker. A tough punch-out leaves you a long approach, and your next shot catches the false front, rolling cruelly back. Two putts later, you walk off with bogey, wondering if you should’ve played it safer. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🔽 Play a responsible 3-wood
✅ A smooth 3-wood finds the middle of the fairway, leaving you a comfortable 145-yard approach. You hit a controlled iron to 15 feet and give the birdie putt a great roll, but it stops just short. A stress-free par is a solid way to start. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Opt for the safe low iron
🎯 You play it conservative, keeping the ball in the fairway but leaving yourself 190 yards in. Your approach is solid, but you’re left with a tricky 20-footer that slides just past the hole. A tap-in par, but no regrets—Augusta rewards patience. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 2: Choose your second shot
Augusta National’s second hole, Pink Dogwood, is a 575-yard par 5 and one of the best scoring opportunities on the course. A well-struck drive sets up a big decision — go for the green in two or lay up? With a downhill fairway and a massive bunker guarding the front of the green, risk and reward are in play.
🔽 Go for the green in two (fairway wood)
🔥 Feeling confident, you pull out the 3-wood and take dead aim at the green. The ball soars over the fairway bunker but doesn’t draw enough, landing just short in a deep greenside bunker. With a tricky lie, you blast out to 12 feet, but the putt slides just past. A tap-in par, but birdie was there for the taking. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Lay up smartly (mid-iron)
✅ You resist temptation and hit a safe layup to 90 yards, setting up a perfect wedge distance. With a smooth swing, you knock it to 6 feet, giving yourself a golden birdie chance. The putt catches the right edge and drops—a textbook birdie. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🔽 Try to muscle a long iron onto the green
⚠️ You decide to thread the needle with a low, running long iron, hoping to skip it onto the front of the green. Instead, it catches the front bunker, leaving you a tough shot. The sand shot barely clears the lip, rolling to 25 feet. Two putts later, you settle for a disappointing par after what felt like a blown birdie opportunity. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 3: Choose your approach
Augusta National’s third hole, Flowering Peach, is a 350-yard par 4, the shortest par 4 on the course. The fairway slopes dramatically from right to left, and the green is small, sloped, and well-protected by bunkers. Some players go for the green, others lay up for a wedge approach, but misjudging either could be costly.
🔽 Go for the green (driver or 3-wood)
🔥 You take an aggressive line, launching your tee shot high toward the green. The contact is pure, but Augusta’s slopes have a mind of their own. The ball takes a hard bounce forward, skidding into a deep bunker behind the green, leaving an awkward stance. Your explosion shot rolls 12 feet past, and the comeback putt stays on the edge. A frustrating bogey on a gettable hole. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🔽 Lay up smartly (mid-iron)
✅ You favor control over distance, sending a smooth mid-iron into the heart of the fairway. The short grass gives you the perfect angle, and with 85 yards left, you dial in a wedge that lands 8 feet below the hole. A confident stroke sends the putt rolling dead center—birdie secured. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🔽 Play it safe – sort of (long iron)
⚠️ You opt for a somewhat conservative play, keeping the ball well back in the fairway to avoid any Augusta surprises. But now you’ve got 140 yards left, and your approach lands on the wrong tier of the green, leaving a tricky two-putt downhill. Your first rolls 6 feet past, and the comeback lips out. You walk away shaking your head at an unnecessary bogey. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 4: Choose your tee shot
The fourth hole at Augusta National, Flowering Crab Apple, is a 240-yard par 3 that plays every bit of its length. With a raised green, deep bunkers, and swirling winds that make club selection a guessing game, it’s one of the toughest par 3s on the course. Pin position is everything—bailout areas are limited, and missing in the wrong spot can be disastrous.
🔽 Attack the pin (long iron or hybrid)
🔥 You take dead aim at the flag, trusting your swing and ignoring the swirling winds. The contact is solid, but the ball starts fading late, lands on the right edge of the green, and trickles into the deep bunker. A delicate explosion shot lands 10 feet away, and your par putt lips out. A bogey that feels like it could’ve been worse. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🔽 Play to the center (safe long iron)
✅ You play it smart, aiming for the fat part of the green instead of the flag. Your shot lands safely, 25 feet away, setting up a long but manageable birdie putt. The first roll is a perfect lag, stopping just a few inches short, leaving a stress-free tap-in par—a great score on this brutal hole. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Bail out short (play it ultra-safe)
⚠️ You decide to take the big number out of play, hitting a lower flighted shot designed to land short and leave a simple chip. But Augusta doesn’t reward hesitancy—your ball stops well short, and your uphill chip rolls out 15 feet past. The comeback putt is tricky, and it slides just by the edge. A frustrating bogey that could have been avoided. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 5: Choose your approach
The fifth hole at Augusta National, Magnolia, is a 495-yard par 4 that plays much longer than the number suggests. The fairway slopes against you, making approach shots play uphill to a massive, two-tiered green guarded by two deep bunkers in front. With Augusta’s undulating greens, leaving yourself in the wrong spot can spell disaster.
🔽 Take on the flag (aggressive long iron or hybrid)
🔥 You attack the pin with a well-struck approach, hoping to set up a rare birdie chance. The ball lands on the top tier of the green, but Augusta's slick surfaces show no mercy. It catches a subtle ridge and rolls 40 feet away, leaving you a brutal lag putt. You do your best, but it stops 8 feet short, and the comebacker burns the edge. A bogey after doing everything right—welcome to Augusta. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🔽 Play for the middle (safe long iron)
✅ You take a disciplined approach, aiming for the center of the green to eliminate big mistakes. The shot lands safely, leaving you 20 feet for birdie. The putt has just enough break to be tricky, but you judge it beautifully, rolling it to tap-in range. A well-earned par on a beast of a hole. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Lay up short (play it ultra-safe)
⚠️ You decide to avoid the bunkers at all costs, laying up just short of the green for an easy chip. But Augusta's defenses are relentless—your pitch checks up too soon, leaving you a 17-foot par putt. The ball catches the low side of the hole and lips out. Another hole, another bogey, and a lesson in how Augusta punishes hesitation. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 6: Choose your tee shot
The sixth hole at Augusta National, Juniper, is a 180-yard par 3 that drops significantly downhill to a green that looks inviting — but plays anything but. The front bunker swallows up anything short, while a backstop behind the pin can funnel well-placed shots toward the hole. A precise tee shot here is crucial.
🔽 Go right at the pin (aggressive mid-iron)
🔥 You take dead aim, trusting the slope behind the hole to help. The shot is tracking, lands just past the pin, and starts rolling back—closer, closer, and inches from dropping for an ace! You tap in for a rare birdie on one of Augusta’s trickiest par 3s. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🔽 Play for the middle (safe long iron)
✅ You take a disciplined approach, aiming for the center of the green to eliminate big mistakes. The shot lands safely, leaving you 20 feet for birdie. The putt has just enough break to be tricky, but you judge it beautifully, rolling it to tap-in range. A well-earned par on a beast of a hole. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Lay up short (play it ultra-safe)
⚠️ Not trusting the yardage, you take an extra club but take something off the swing, causing the ball to come up a club short and into the front bunker. A solid explosion shot leaves you 6 feet for par, but the putt wobbles just offline. Another bogey at Augusta’s expense. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 7: Choose your approach
The seventh hole at Augusta National, Pampas, is a 450-yard par 4 that demands precision. A well-placed drive sets up an approach to a narrow, elevated green, surrounded by deep bunkers. With firm greens and Augusta’s signature slopes, anything less than perfect can lead to trouble.
🔽 Attack the flag (aggressive short iron)
✅ You fire at the pin, trusting your distance control. The shot is pure, landing just past the flag before spinning back to 6 feet. With confidence, you roll in the putt—a well-earned birdie. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🔽 Play to the center (safe mid-iron)
⚠️ You aim for the middle of the green, thinking safety first. The ball lands exactly where you wanted, but Augusta isn’t that simple—the slope feeds it 20 feet away, leaving a tricky birdie putt. Your first roll is solid but stops a few inches short, leading to a tap-in par that feels like a missed chance. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Play conservatively short (avoid bunkers at all costs)
🔥 You take a little off your shot to keep trouble out of play, but Augusta punishes indecision. The ball lands on the front slope and rolls off, leaving you a delicate uphill chip. Your touch is nearly perfect, but the ball stops 10 feet short, and your par putt lips out. A frustrating bogey, but it could’ve been worse. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 8: Choose your second shot
The eighth hole at Augusta National, Yellow Jasmine, is a 570-yard par 5 with a steep uphill climb to the green. A well-placed drive sets up a big decision — go for the green in two, lay up for a wedge, or play ultra-conservative? The green is heavily sloped, and missing in the wrong spot could mean disaster.
🔽 Go for the green in two (fairway wood or hybrid)
🦅 You go all-in, launching a fairway wood up the hill. The ball carries the front bunker, lands on the green, and rolls to 18 feet. A cautious eagle attempt settles right next to the hole, leaving an easy tap-in birdie—a huge confidence boost. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🔽 Lay up to wedge range (mid-iron)
🔥 You play it smart, leaving yourself 90 yards for a wedge approach. The shot is good but spins too much, leaving a 20-foot birdie putt. Your stroke is smooth, but the putt dies just short. A solid par, but you’ll be thinking about that one. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Play ultra-conservative (long iron layup further back)
⚠️ You decide to play it safe, laying back further to avoid Augusta’s dangers. The long approach makes the next shot harder than expected, and your iron comes up short of the green, rolling back into the collection area. A delicate chip leaves 8 feet for par, but the putt slides just past. A bogey, and it feels like you played too cautiously. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 9: Choose your approach
The ninth hole at Augusta National, Carolina Cherry, is a 460-yard par 4 with a severe downhill fairway that feeds shots toward the green. But don’t be fooled — this green is brutally sloped from back to front, making it one of the most difficult on the course. Get above the hole, and you’re in survival mode.
🔽 Attack the pin (aggressive short iron)
🦅 You go flag hunting, sticking to your game plan. The ball lands just past the hole and catches the slope perfectly, rolling back toward the cup. It stops three feet away, setting up a no-stress birdie to close out the front nine. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🔽 Play to the center (safe mid-iron)
✅ You take the smart approach, favoring the center of the green. The ball lands on the correct tier, leaving a 15-foot putt for birdie. The stroke is smooth, but the putt dies just before the hole. You tap in for a comfortable par on one of Augusta’s trickiest greens. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Bail out short (avoid trouble at all costs)
🔥 You hedge against the nightmare of putting downhill, laying up just short of the green to leave a chip. The decision pays off—your pitch checks up just four feet from the hole, and you confidently knock in the putt for a clutch par save. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🏌️♂️ Front Nine check-in: Where does your round stand?
You've battled Augusta’s fairways, flirted with disaster, and maybe even pulled off a few magic moments. But now, as you make the turn, it's time to check in on your scorecard—and your mindset. How’s your Masters journey shaping up?
Front 9 scoring summary:
🔥 Red-hot start (-3 or better)
You’re on fire! The leaderboard is taking notice, and the green jacket suddenly feels like a real possibility. Keep playing smart, aggressive golf, but beware—Augusta’s back nine has broken many before.
📈 Steady contender (-2 to E)
You’ve played disciplined, patient golf, and it’s paying off. A few birdies, a few pars, and nothing disastrous—exactly what you need to stay in contention. But the toughest stretch is coming… can you hold your nerve?
⚖️ Scrambling (+1 to +3)
It hasn’t been flawless, but you’re grinding. Augusta has thrown some punches, but you’ve responded with just enough clutch moments to stay in the fight. The back nine can be a place of redemption—or ruin. Which will it be?
💀 Surviving Augusta (+4 or worse)
The course is in full attack mode, and it feels personal. Every time you think you’ve found a groove, Augusta reminds you who’s in charge. But here’s the thing—anything can happen on the back nine. Just ask Greg Norman.
🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 10: Choose your approach
The 10th hole at Augusta National, Camellia, is a 495-yard par 4 that plays steeply downhill, making drives roll out longer than expected. But this isn’t just about distance — the fairway slopes heavily right to left, often forcing players into awkward approach angles. The green is well-protected, and misjudging your second shot could send your ball tumbling off the false front or into the deep bunker short-left.
🔽 Attack the pin (aggressive long iron)
🔥 You go for it, trusting your ball-striking to hold the green. The contact is crisp, but the ball catches the slope, kicks left, and rolls into the bunker. With the pin tucked behind a ridge, your explosion shot trickles 15 feet past. The par putt is a tough one, and you leave it just short. A bogey after a gutsy approach. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🔽 Play to the center (safe mid-iron approach)
✅ You take the percentage play, aiming for the middle of the green. The ball lands safely on the putting surface, but Augusta has a way of making routine shots stressful—your 30-foot putt rolls 5 feet past. A deep breath, a steady stroke, and you clean it up for par. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Play it ultra-safe (bail out short-right)
🚨 You choose the conservative route, playing to the safe bailout area right of the green. But the hill is steeper than you expected, and your ball rolls back 20 yards down the fairway. Now faced with an awkward pitch from a tight lie, you catch it a little thin, and the ball skates across the green into the rough. Your next attempt is better, but now you’re staring at a 12-footer just to escape with bogey. It slides past, and you tap in for a painful double. Final Score: 🚨 Double bogey (+2)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 11: Choose your approach
The 11th hole at Augusta National, White Dogwood, is a 505-yard par 4 that kicks off Amen Corner in brutal fashion. The fairway slopes right, often leaving players with a long, nerve-wracking approach over Rae’s Creek to a green that tilts left toward the water. Bail out too far right, and you’re left with a devilish up-and-down attempt.
🔽 Take on the flag (aggressive long iron)
🔥 You go straight at the pin, determined to walk into Amen Corner with confidence. The ball starts on the perfect line… but Augusta isn’t that generous. It lands on the green but with too much spin, catching the slope and rolling back into Rae’s Creek. You take your drop, wedge onto the green, and two-putt for a gut-wrenching double bogey. Final Score: 🚨 Double bogey (+2)🔽 Play for the middle (safe mid-iron approach)
✅ You don’t even look at the flag, aiming straight for the center of the green. The shot lands safely and leaves you 25 feet for birdie. The first putt stops two feet short, and you calmly tap in for a stress-free par—one of the hardest-earned scores of the day. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Bail out right (avoid the water at all costs)
⚠️ You refuse to mess with Rae’s Creek and aim well right, playing for safety. The ball lands in the bailout area, but now you’re short-sided, with almost no green to work with. Your pitch comes out hot, rolls 10 feet past, and your par putt lips out. A bogey, but better than wet shoes. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 12: Choose your tee shot
The 12th hole at Augusta National, Golden Bell, is a 155-yard par 3 and the most famous short hole in golf. Rae’s Creek guards the front, swirling winds make club selection a nightmare, and the narrow green offers no room for mistakes. Many great Masters runs have died right here.
🔽 Fire at the flag (aggressive short iron)
🔥 You trust your yardage and take dead aim. The shot looks perfect in the air… until a gust of wind knocks it down straight into the creek. You take your penalty drop, wedge onto the green, and two-putt for a disastrous double bogey. Final Score: 🚨 Double bogey (+2)🔽 Play to the middle (safe mid-iron)
✅ You block out the temptation to attack and aim for the heart of the green. The ball lands safely, leaving you 20 feet for birdie. You give it a good roll, but it stops just inches short. A stress-free par is a huge win here. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Bail out long (stay away from Rae’s Creek)
⚠️ You take an extra club to avoid the water at all costs. The ball lands safely past the hole, but you now have a slippery, downhill putt. Your first roll races past 8 feet, and the comebacker catches the edge and spins out. A bogey, and a frustrating one at that. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 13: Choose your second shot
The 13th hole at Augusta National, Azalea, is a 545-yard par 5 and one of the most thrilling risk-reward holes in golf. A well-struck tee shot sets up a massive decision — do you try to carry Rae’s Creek and reach the green in two, or do you lay up and trust your wedge game? The sloped fairway and creek wrapping around the green make any mistake costly.
🔽 Go for the green in two (aggressive fairway wood)
🔥 You take on the risk, pulling out a fairway wood and aiming straight for the flag. The ball soars toward the green, but lands hot and trickles just into the creek. You take your drop, wedge onto the green, and two-putt for a painful bogey after a gutsy attempt. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🔽 Lay up to wedge range (safe mid-iron)
✅ You resist temptation and hit a controlled layup to 85 yards. The wedge shot is dialed in, landing 6 feet from the cup. A smooth putt drops, and you walk away with a perfectly played birdie. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🔽 Bail out way left (play ultra-safe)
🚨 You play it extremely safe, laying up way left to take Rae’s Creek completely out of play. But now you have an awkward wedge angle with no backstop. Your approach lands too firm, runs through the green, and leaves a delicate chip back. A two-putt from there means a frustrating par on a hole where you should have had a birdie chance. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 14: Choose your approach
The 14th hole at Augusta National, Chinese Fir, is a 440-yard par 4 that may not have water or bunkers, but don’t let that fool you — the real danger is the severely sloped green. Shots that land in the wrong spot can roll 50 feet away, and putts from the wrong tier? Good luck.
🔽 Fire at the flag (aggressive short iron)
🔥 You attack the pin, thinking it’s the smart play. The ball lands on the wrong side of the ridge, and Augusta shows no mercy—it catches the slope and rolls off the green. A delicate chip barely stops 10 feet from the hole, and your par putt slides by. A bogey, and it feels like the course just outsmarted you. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🔽 Play to the middle (safe mid-iron approach)
✅ You aim for the center of the green, ignoring the flag. The ball lands perfectly on the right tier, setting up a 20-foot putt for birdie. The first roll tracks beautifully but stops just short. A tap-in par is a great score here. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Lay up short for an easy chip (play ultra-safe)
🦅 You take spin control seriously, laying up just short of the green. From 50 yards out, you hit a perfect low skipping wedge that takes one hop and checks up 4 feet from the hole. A confident stroke, and the ball disappears for a rare birdie! Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 15: Choose your second shot
The 15th hole at Augusta National, Firethorn, is a 550-yard par 5 that has produced some of the wildest moments in Masters history. The fairway slopes downhill, setting up a dramatic risk-reward decision — go for the green in two and challenge the pond in front, or lay up and rely on your wedge game? This hole has given out eagles and triples in equal measure.
🔽 Go for the green in two (aggressive fairway wood)
🦅 You take the shot, aiming to clear the water and set up an eagle chance. The ball carries just far enough, lands on the front of the green, and rolls to 18 feet. Your eagle putt has the right line but stops just inches short. A tap-in birdie, and you feel like you stole one from Augusta. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🔽 Lay up for a wedge (safe mid-iron)
✅ You play it smart, laying up to 85 yards to give yourself a perfect wedge in. The approach is on target but spins back a little too much, leaving you 15 feet for birdie. The putt catches the right edge and lips out, but a stress-free par is nothing to complain about. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Bail out way left (play ultra-safe, no water risk)
🚨 You take zero chances, playing far left to remove the water from the equation. But now you have a terrible angle to the pin, and your wedge shot runs too far past the hole. The first putt races 7 feet past, and the comebacker lips out. A crushing bogey after playing so cautiously. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 16: Choose your tee shot
The 16th hole at Augusta National, Redbud, is a 170-yard par 3 and one of the most dramatic holes on the course. The Sunday pin placement, tucked on the lower left shelf, creates one of the greatest natural backstops in golf — a well-placed shot feeds toward the hole, but anything off-line could lead to a long, breaking putt or worse. With water looming short, this hole can make or break a round.
🔽 Use the slope (play a controlled draw toward the Sunday pin)
🦅 You execute the classic Masters shot, landing it high on the right slope. The ball slowly starts tracking left, rolling… rolling… and stopping 4 feet from the cup! A confident stroke, and you walk away with a brilliant birdie. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🔽 Go straight at the flag (aggressive mid-iron)
✅ You ignore the backstop and fire directly at the pin. The ball lands safely but doesn’t take the slope, leaving you a tricky 25-foot putt. The first roll comes up just short, but you tap in for a stress-free par on one of Augusta’s best stage-setting holes. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Bail out right (play ultra-safe to avoid the water)
🚨 You take a conservative line, playing safely to the right, well away from danger. The ball lands on the upper tier of the green—a major mistake. Your first putt races 9 feet past, and the comebacker lips out. A bogey, and an unnecessary one at that. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 17: Choose your approach
The seventeenth hole at Augusta National, Nandina, is a 440-yard par 4 with no water hazards, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The uphill approach shot plays longer than it looks, and with a sneaky false front and a green that breaks subtly in all directions, Augusta isn’t handing out easy pars here. With just one hole left after this, a strong finish is crucial.
🔽 Fire at the flag (aggressive short iron)
🔥 You go pin-seeking, hoping to set up a birdie. The shot looks perfect in the air, but Augusta has other plans—it catches the false front and rolls 30 feet back down the hill. Now forced to chip, you play a delicate wedge to 8 feet but can’t convert the putt. A painful bogey after what felt like a great shot. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🔽 Play to the middle (safe mid-iron approach)
✅ You aim for the fat part of the green, avoiding disaster. The ball lands on the right tier, leaving you a 25-footer for birdie. The putt has the perfect pace but just burns the edge. A tap-in par keeps your round steady heading to 18. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Lay up short for a chip-and-putt par (play ultra-safe)
✅ You take an old-school approach, laying up just short of the green to avoid trouble. With a perfect lie, you hit a low-spinning chip that checks up just 4 feet from the hole. The putt drops, and you escape with a stress-free par. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🏌️♂️ Masters Hole 18: Choose your approach
The final hole at Augusta National, Holly, is a 465-yard par 4 that demands everything you have left. The narrow fairway is framed by towering pines, and the elevated green is guarded by deep bunkers. With the pressure at its peak, your approach into 18 will define your Masters round. This is it. One last shot at glory.
🔽 Attack the pin (aggressive long iron)
🔥 You go all in, aiming for a walk-off birdie. The shot is pure, but Augusta doesn’t hand out victories—you land on the top tier of the green, and the ball catches the slope, racing 40 feet away. Your first putt comes up 6 feet short, and the next one lips out cruelly. A closing bogey, but you went for it. Final Score: ⚠️ Bogey (+1)🔽 Play to the center (safe mid-iron approach)
✅ You take a smart, measured approach, aiming for the fat part of the green. The ball lands perfectly, leaving a 20-foot birdie putt. The stroke is pure, the ball is tracking… and stops just short. A tap-in par to finish a hard-fought round. Final Score: ✅ Par (E)🔽 Lay up short for an easy chip (play ultra-safe)
🦅 You take the old-school approach, laying up short of the green to take the bunkers out of play. With a perfect lie, you hit a low-spinning chip that checks up just 4 feet from the hole. The final putt drops, and you close out Augusta with a beautiful birdie. Final Score: 🦅 Birdie (-1)🏆 Your Masters round is complete!
You've battled Augusta, tested your nerves, and made choices that defined your journey through one of the greatest courses in the world.
Final Scoring Summary:
🔥 Red-hot finish (-3 or better) – You’ve just authored a legendary Masters round. We’re talking Butler Cabin interview territory. 🏆
📈 Strong performance (-2 to E) – A fantastic round, proving you have what it takes to go toe-to-toe with Augusta. ⛳
⚖️ Grinding it out (+1 to +3) – Some highs, some lows, but you held your own on one of golf’s greatest tests. 🔥
💀 Survived Augusta (+4 or worse) – The course fought back, but you made it through. Maybe next year is your year? 😅
