We eliminated the obvious choice – Golden Bell, the slender par-3 that has been a watery grave for many Green Jacket hopes – though Collin Morikawa was quick to point out he never said that hole was scary.
Jon Rahm cleverly asked, “Does the walk to 12 count?” and Jim Furyk voted for the dreaded third shot at 12. Sorry, Collin, 12 is take-your-par-and-run scary and that’s a fact.
The votes have been tabulated and Nos. 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 15 and 18 all have been tabbed as “scary.” Our favorite answer has to be Jack Nicklaus, who made it clear he wasn’t scared of any of them but then gave a master class on the six scary shots that must be handled to have success at Augusta National. A scary thought, indeed.
Here’s what the pros had to say about the scariest hole at Augusta National, and why it’s No. 11.
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“Easily 11. It’s probably the hardest hole we play on Tour all year. It’s 500 yards, there’s water and you can’t bail out. Just as hard as they come.”
Keegan Bradley reacts after an errant tee shot on the 7th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
“The second shot at 15. You’re trying to take the water out of play but if you carry it just long it can go in the water.”
“No. 11. The approach shot is really difficult.”
Corey Conners reacts to missing a putt on the 11th green during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
“Five is the most underrated hole. They’ve lengthened it and it’s just a beast. Now, we’re hitting between 5- to 7-iron in there and that green is really tough. To me, that’s the hardest hole out there.”
Harris English talks with his caddie Eric Larson during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
“I’m happy you said outside of 12 because that’s the one that gets us the most. Probably 11. Scared isn’t the word but it gets your attention. You have to hit two great shots to hit the green.”
Tony Finau plays his shot from the 11th fairway straw during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta…
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