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Of all the questions in this year’s Masters player survey, “What’s the worst thing about playing Augusta National” might have produced the most common response.
Some form of “nothing is bad about the place” or when it’s over/leaving was the top answer on the board.
That included feedback from the likes of Sam Burns, Corey Conners, Adam Scott, Tony Finau, Trevor Immelman, Zach Johnson, Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland and Will Zalatoris.
Jack Nicklaus found nothing to complain about the course itself, but did note the traffic around the club is no bueno, and he gets no argument here.
But those who took the question at face value – even if Augusta National is your version of a masterpiece, there’s a pimple on the Mona Lisa, right? – were able to nit-pick at the course.
So what’s the worst thing about playing Augusta National?
Keegan Bradley reacts after putting out on the third hole during the third round of the 2016 Masters in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo: Matt Slocum/Associated Press)
The stress. The tickets. Everyone wants to come and people forget how nerve-racking this is. It’s the Masters. It’s a major.
Tommy Fleetwood tees off on the eighth hole during the second round at the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo/Matt Slocum/Associated Press)
I’m being picky choosing anything but rounds take a long time.
Jim Furyk and caddie Mike “Fluff” Cowan walk the ninth fairway at the 2017 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
The tee shot at the 11th. It changed so much. They added so much length and altered the angle. It’s different. I have memories that range from over 25 years and that golf course went over three different phases over that time and each is significantly different.
The first tee shot in the tournament is one of the scariest feelings. I always feel like the fans are holding their breath and I feel like you’re on a stage that is really elevated.
Billy Horschel lines up his putt on the second hole during the third round of the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
I don’t know if there is a bad thing. Maybe early in my career I would say the feeling of walking on egg shells but after playing so many now and knowing more of the members and getting to know them…
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