Date Published: 01/04/2025
Every golfer dreams of playing Augusta National, home of The Masters and one of the most revered courses in the world. But how would the average 19-handicap iGolfer perform on this legendary course?
Using data from over 2,000 rounds tracked by iGolfers, we’ve leveraged AI to predict how they would navigate Augusta’s demanding fairways, slick greens, and unforgiving hazards.
With an unofficial estimated Course Rating™ of 78.1 and a Slope Rating™ of 141, Augusta National is a beast. These figures are not officially published by Augusta National but are based on expert analyses.
The biggest challenge? Keeping the ball in play. Our stats show that iGolfers hit fairways 54% of the time, but only 48% of the time with a driver – meaning Augusta’s tight landing areas and strategically placed bunkers would punish errant tee shots.
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From the first tee to the final putt, Augusta National is relentless. The course demands everything: precision off the tee, strategic shot-making, and nerves of steel on its fast, undulating greens.
For the average iGolfer, the challenge is not just the difficulty of individual holes but the sheer mental and physical stamina required to navigate 18 holes of one of the world’s most iconic courses.
Hole by Hole:
Hole 1 (Tea Olive) – 445 yards, Par 4
A tough opener. With a long, uphill approach shot to a heavily contoured green, the average iGolfer might struggle to reach in regulation. A bogey (or worse) is highly likely. Score: 6 (Double Bogey)
Hole 2 (Pink Dogwood) – 585 yards, Par 5
A rare scoring opportunity. Longer hitters might flirt with reaching in three, but the fairway bunkers and the downhill lie for the second shot make it tricky. Score: 7 (Double Bogey)
Hole 3 (Flowering Peach) – 350 yards, Par 4
A short hole, but Augusta’s firm greens mean distance control is key. Hitting the fairway is crucial to attack the pin, though many iGolfers may struggle with Augusta’s tight approach angles. Score: 6 (Double Bogey)
Hole 4 (Flowering Crab Apple) – 240 yards, Par 3
A long par 3 that requires a perfect strike. Most iGolfers will be playing for a safe miss short of the green, hoping for an up-and-down for bogey. Score: 5 (Double Bogey)
Hole 5 (Magnolia) – 495 yards, Par 4
A monster par 4, and with a fairway hit percentage of just 54%, the average iGolfer will likely be hacking out of the rough or a bunker. Score: 7 (Triple Bogey)
Hole 6 (Juniper) – 180 yards, Par 3
A downhill par 3 with a huge green. Club selection is critical, and many iGolfers will find themselves with lengthy putts, hoping to two-putt for a par. Score: 4 (Bogey)
Hole 7 (Pampas) – 450 yards, Par 4
A tight tee shot between trees means accuracy is key. The small, sloping green makes a three-putt a real possibility. Score: 7 (Triple Bogey)
Hole 8 (Yellow Jasmine) – 570 yards, Par 5
A reachable par 5 for some, but bunkers and a steep uphill approach complicate things. Score: 7 (Double Bogey)
Hole 9 (Carolina Cherry) – 460 yards, Par 4
A downhill tee shot, but the severely sloped green means even short wedges can roll off. Many iGolfers would struggle to hold the putting surface, leading to a big number. Score: 7 (Triple Bogey)
Hole 10 (Camellia) – 495 yards, Par 4
A long par 4 that requires accuracy off the tee to avoid the bunkers on the left and right. The approach shot is uphill to a green that slopes away, making it difficult to hold the ball. Score: 7 (Triple Bogey)
Hole 11 (White Dogwood) – 520 yards, Par 4
A demanding par 4 with trees to the right, which can leave a tricky recovery shot from the pine straw. The green’s false front punishes even the best. Score: 7 (Triple Bogey)
Hole 12 (Golden Bell) – 155 Yards, Par 3
A test of precision, the infamous 12th punishes anything short by finding Rae’s Creek, while there are bunkers both front and back. A tough green to hold, a two-putt still isn’t easy. This hole has spoilt many scorecards! Score: 6 (Triple Bogey)
Hole 13 (Azalea) – 545 yards, Par 5
A risk-and-reward hole with trouble down the left from the tee, and with Rae’s Creek in play for the lay-up shot. Score: 7 (Double Bogey)
Hole 14 (Chinese Fir) – 440 yards, Par 4
No bunkers, but the green has severe slopes. Any misjudged approach shot can lead to a nightmare three-putt. Score: 6 (Double Bogey)
Hole 15 (Firethorn) – 550 yards, Par 5
A reachable par 5, but the water in front of the green makes it a big risk. Most iGolfers would lay up and try to wedge their way to a par. Score: 7 (Double Bogey)
Hole 16 (Redbud) – 170 yards, Par 3
The famous par 3 over water. Wind and pin positions play a huge role. Most iGolfers would aim for the middle of the green and try to two-putt. Score: 4 (Bogey)
Hole 17 (Nandina) – 440 yards, Par 4
A demanding drive, especially with fatigue setting in. The green is tricky, making a three-putt look respectable. Score: 7 (Triple Bogey)
Hole 18 (Holly) – 465 yards, Par 4
The iconic closing hole. The tee shot is crucial, and the uphill approach adds to the challenge. Many iGolfers would be thrilled to walk away with a doble bogey. Score: 6 (Double Bogey)
Final Score
With no pars to speak of and only two bogeys on the card, our average iGolfer would finish the round with a gross score of 113 – a true testament to the difficulty of Augusta National.
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