Augusta National is a bit like Disneyland in the sense that it’s hard to know where to head to first when you arrive and make your way through the gates for the very first time.
It’s a club with a long and storied history, many of which still give us a lot of great pleasure despite having heard them many times before.
On the list, there are several to tick off: Ike’s Pond, Record Foundation, Par 3 Fountain, Arnold Palmer Plaque, Founders Circle, Magnolia Lane, and Jack Nicklaus Plaque.
And, of course, we also have three famous bridges – and you cannot visit the Masters without viewing Hogan, Nelson, and Sarazen.
If, like me, you’ve been watching the Masters for several decades, taking in the view of these historical landmarks is a pinch-me moment – and well worth several photographs (just not during competition days, obviously).
Hogan Bridge
Tiger Woods crossing the famous Hogan Bridge
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Hogan Bridge, which takes golfers to the famous 12th green, crosses over Rae’s Creek, and is one that players always hope to walk across with a smile on their face, having successfully avoided the water.
The plaque at the foot of the bridge says: “This bridge dedicated April 2, 1958, to commemorate Ben Hogan’s record score for four rounds of 274 in 1953. Made up of rounds of 70, 69, 66 and 69, this score always stands as one of the very finest accomplishments in competitive golf and may even stand for all time as the record for the Masters Tournament.”
Nelson Bridge
Caddies have to have their wits about them when crossing Nelson Bridge
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Nelson Bridge is of course named after another great, Byron Nelson, who won the Masters in 1937 and 1942.
Located in a remote part of Amen Corner, it offers wonderful views of the 11th and 12th holes and leads players to the par-5 13th, the final step of this famous and much-loved three-hole stretch.
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