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MASTERS '25: Augusta's 3rd hole so cleverly designed it doesn't get tweaked

The 350-yard third hole at Augusta National presents strategic challenges for golfers.
Its design prompts players to decide between hitting an iron or driving the ball close to the green.
Alister MacKenzie considered the third hole as fine as any he designed at Augusta National.
Billy Horschel noted strategy depends on pin placement, stating, "If the pin is in the back, I’m thinking 3 and hitting driver a majority of time."
Despite its relatively short length, the hole is unpredictable, full of drama and can significantly impact a player's score, as seen in past Masters tournaments.

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MASTERS ‘25: Augusta’s 3rd hole so cleverly designed it doesn’t get tweaked

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The shortest par 4 at Augusta National is the same distance — all of 350 yards — as it was when the first Masters was held in 1934. There are no water hazards to be found.…

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MASTERS '25: Augusta's 3rd hole so cleverly designed it doesn't get tweaked

By the yardage alone, the third hole at Augusta National would seem to be a reachable par 4.

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5 holes that will decide the Masters (hint: not on the back 9)

Everyone knows the saying that the Masters doesn't start until the back nine on Sunday, but the first five holes are pretty important, too. The post 5 holes that will decide the Masters (hint: not on the back 9) appeared first on Golf.

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The Seven Deadly Sins At Augusta - The Masters Picks and Trends

Welcome back to the seventh iteration of my now award-winning Seven Deadly Sins article here at RotoBaller. I am very proud that this article was one of the leading proponents of my FSWA nomination and eventual win earlier in the year. I can't thank everyone enough for making this the most-read article I produce yearly. […]

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