We all know the course at Augusta National by now and we’ve seen so much drama at the short 12th hole over the years, but there’s more than one par 3 to look out for at The Masters.
Golden Bell is one of the most recognisable holes in all of golf, even just in recent years we’ve seen Masters dreams ended – just ask Jordan Spieth!
There are three other par 3s on the famous old course though, with one you may not know too much about proving tough down the years, and another the scene of some huge hole-in-one celebrations.
Let’s take a look at the short holes at The Masters.
Hole 4: Flowering Crab Apple
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Length: 240 yards
2023: 3.216 (5th hardest)
Overall: 3.284 (3rd hardest)
The longest par three on the card is also the toughest with 240 yards a long iron shot to hit when you’re landing on the Augusta National putting surfaces, even if it is downhill.
One of many holes that usually has a tricky wind to work out, the two bunkers guarding the front of the green get plenty of use.
It’s also been the hardest to make an ace on, with only Jeff Sluman managing to hit a hole-in-one here back in 1992.
Hole 6: Juniper
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Length: 180 yards
2023: 3.097 (10)
Overall: 3.137 (13)
The second par three comes just a couple of holes later, with an elevated tee looking down on a larger target area on the green.
However, the green has a huge slope from front to back so your landing spots can change dramatically depending on pin placements.
It’s not quite as volatile as the others with a highest score of seven, while six players have made an ace.
Hole 12: Golden Bell
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Length: 155 yards
2023: 3.065 (12)
Overall: 3.270 (4)
It really shouldn’t be that hard should it? But Rae’s Creek at the front has broken many a player’s heart over the years. Don’t go long either!
The big factor here though is the wind, it whirls and swirls around the bottom of Amen Corner and you just never know if it’ll make your ball stall or carry it long.
Overall the fourth hardest hole in Masters history says it all. There’s only been three holes-in-one on this hole while in 1980 Tom Weiskopf made 13.
Hole 16: Redbud
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Length: 170
2023: 2.964 (14)
Overall: 3.139 (11)
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