Hole-by-Hole Yardages and Pars at Augusta National
Hole | Par | Yards | Avg. Score* |
No. 1 | Par 4 | 445 yards | 4.24 |
No. 2 | Par 5 | 575 yards | 4.79 |
No. 3 | Par 4 | 350 yards | 4.08 |
No. 4 | Par 3 | 240 yards | 3.29 |
Just the facts: the Augusta National logo on the scorecard's front cover, hole names on the back cover, and inside the holes, yardages from both the members' tees and Masters tees, pars and handicap ratings. Most American golf courses list their holes across, so golfers write their scores in a horizontal row.
Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most exclusive golf clubs on the planet, a place that cares mightily about its reputation and about appearances. But the Augusta National scorecard, on the other hand, is about as plain-Jane as it gets: simple dark text on a white background.
Most American golf courses list their holes across, so golfers write their scores in a horizontal row. The Augusta National scorecard, however, shows holes listed vertically, in columns, which is the traditional British way of arranging a golf scorecard.
Augusta National scorecards are not that difficult to find for golfers interested in them as collectibles. Attendees at The Masters Tournament enjoy asking Masters golfers to autograph them, and retailers and auction houses that deal in sports collectibles typically have such items for sale or bid.
Bryson DeChambeau tees off on No. 17 in a practice round for the 2020 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
(Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports) Par: 4. Yards: 445.
Tiger Woods tees off on No. 8 in the first round of the 2019 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports) Historical average score: 4.83.