What’s your favorite hole at The Masters?
One great thing about The Masters is the fact that the tournament is played on the same wonderful golf course every year. We as fans get to know the holes and remember the historic shots made on each one.
What’s Your Favorite Hole at Augusta National?
There are so many holes I love at Augusta. My all time favorite is the par-3 12th. I think that this hole is possibly the best golf hole in the world, or perhaps a tie with the Road Hole at St. Andrews. 12 is beautiful and extremely challenging, and only about 150 yards long. The design of this hole, so challenging and so short, stands the test of time. 12 is almost always a crucial hole in the round of the eventual winner of the tournament, just ask Fred Couples.
Augusta National’s 12th hole – Golden Bell
When I made my first trip to Augusta I was most blown away by hole 10. 10 is a long and downhill par-4 with a dogleg left. TV can’t come close to showing how dramatic the elevation change on this hole is and the way the trees frame it up. Looking back up the fairway from the green is impressive. Of course, hole 10 is where Bubba Watson made the incredible gap wedge shot from the right pine straw in last year’s playoff to seal his Masters win.
The Masters & Augusta National’s Hole #10
Hole 12 is my favorite hole in the world, but hole 10 ranks right up there for me.
What is your favorite and why?
The Masters & Augusta National Golf Club – A Look At Hole #1
Welcome to Masters week, the BEST week of the year in golf. I’m going to post some photos, with commentary, from my trips to the Masters and Augusta National Golf Club. Sure I may post photos of Amen Corner, holes 12 and 13, but everyone posts those. I’m going to try and feature some shots most people don’t see on TV to give some better perspective to the golf course and the Masters.
Hole #1 – Tea Olive – Par-4 – 455 Yards
“Tea Olive” is a long par-4, uphill dogleg right of 455 yards. Tea Olive gets its only decent airtime when the honorary starters are teeing off in the morning early on Thursday. TV viewers only see the tee box. The hole starts in front of the clubhouse and by the practice green. The fairway dips down, then goes back up in elevation. The biggest hitters can sometimes reach flat ground at the top of the dip. Errant tee shots left or right will have tree trouble.
Right of the lowest part of the dip is where the big Masters scoreboard is. That’s the scoreboard with “Masters” across the top and the flags. That is also one of the main entries into the course. The largest merchandise store as well as food and beverages are located farther right of the main scoreboard.
Masters Hole #1 – Don’t miss the green… Click for larger image
Why did Rory McIlory struggle so much on #1 last year? The fact is that it is a tough hole. The green is like an upside down soup bowl. #1 green is hard to hit with collection areas rolling off to almost all sides. Any shots long, short or off to either side will roll off. If players miss the green on #1 they will be faced with a very tough up-and-down. If a player manages to hit the green with a less-than-accurate approach, two-putting will be difficult.
Bearings
There is a grandstand behind #1 green which is where I took the photo above. Next to #1 green (left of the green as it is approached) is #9 tee. A little farther in the same direction #8 green can be reached as well as #2 tee.
Conclusion
The first hole can set the tone for a player’s round and it is non an easy go. TV viewers may never see the action on hole #1, which is a shame.
Related Links
Hooked On Golf Blog Masters/Augusta Image Gallery
Golf Pride Masters Grips
Written by: Tony Korologos | Sunday, April 7th, 2013
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • The Masters
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • The Masters
Golf Pride Masters Grips – click to zoom
The Valero Texas Open is over. Masters week is officially HERE! I’ll start off the Masters related discussion with this fine grip from Golf Pride. If you like grips and you like the Masters, this one is for you…
Kentwool Masters Socks
Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, April 5th, 2013
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • The Masters
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • The Masters
Love the color scheme… click to enlarge
Like socks? Like the Masters? Here’s a post for you…
Ah yes the best time of year is here. Next week is Masters week. One of the best parts of the Masters time of year is all the Masters themed golf gear. Today’s featured Masters themed golf item: Kentwool’s limited Masters socks. Love the color combination. These socks go with the 14.2 billion other Masters items in my collection.
Its no secret that I’m a big fan of Kentwool. They make fantastic wool socks. I’ve talked about Kentwool quite a bit here on HOG. Check out my Kentwool Tour golf socks review and my Kentwool 19th Hole dress socks review.
Golf On TV This Week
Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Categories: LPGA Tour • PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Rory McIlory
Categories: LPGA Tour • PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Rory McIlory
PGA Tour
Valero Texas Open
Dates: April 4-7
Venue: AT&T Oaks Course, TPC San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Golf Channel Airtimes (Eastern):
Thursday 3-6 p.m. (Live) / 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Replay)
Friday 3-6 p.m. (Live) / 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Replay)
Saturday 1-3 p.m. (Live) / 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Replay)
Sunday 1-3 p.m. (Live) / 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Replay)
NBC Airtimes
Saturday 3-6 p.m. (Live)
Sunday 3-6 p.m. (Live)
Field
Rory McIlory, Matt Kuchar, Padraig Harrington, Ian Poulter, Charl Schwartzel, Jim Furyk, Darren Clarke, Charles Howell III, John Huh, Henrik Stenson and Tommy Gainey.
LPGA Tour
Kraft Nabisco Championship
Dates: April 4-7
Venue: Dinah Shore Tournament Course, Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Airtimes (Eastern):
Thursday Noon-3 p.m. (Live) / 6-9 p.m. (Live) / 1:30-4:30 a.m. (Replay)
Friday Noon-3 p.m. (Live) / 6-9 p.m. (Live) / 1:30-4:30 a.m. (Replay)
Saturday 5-9 p.m. (Live) / 1-5 a.m. (Replay)
Sunday 5-9 p.m. (Live) / 1-5 a.m. (Replay)
Field
Rolex Rankings No. 1 Stacy Lewis, Yani Tseng, Sun Young Yoo, I.K. Kim, Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie, Lexi Thompson, Ai Miyazato, Suzann Pettersen, Cristie Kerr, Na Yeon Choi, Inbee Park, Jiyai Shin, Brittany Lincicome, Beatriz Recari, Azahara Munoz, Karrie Webb, Morgan Pressel, Natalie Gulbis, Jessica Korda and Isabelle Lendl.
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