A view of the par-5 2nd gap at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership.
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A surefire method to take aside Augusta National is to demolish its quartet of par-5 holes — Nos. 2, 8, 13 and 15. When Dustin Johnson posted his event document 20-under-par rating of 268 in 2020, he performed them in 11 underneath par. In 1997, Tiger’s unforgettable takedown of AGNC included a 13-under rout of the par 5s alone.
These guys had been beasts off the tee, however quick hitters have made hay too. Previously 30 years, 9 Masters champs (in crimson, under) had been ranked outdoors the highest 50 in driving distance the yr of their wins.
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And these are those who beat up the par-5s one of the best:
PATRICK REED (2018)
Profitable rating, to par: -15
Rating on the par 5s: -13
Birdies: 9; eagles: 2
NICK FALDO (1996)
Profitable rating, to par: -12
Rating on the par 5s: -12
Birdies: 12; eagles: 0
JORDAN SPIETH (2015)
Profitable rating, to par: -18
Rating on the par 5s: -12
Birdies: 13; eagles: 0
ZACH JOHNSON (2007)
Profitable rating, to par: +1
Rating on the par 5s: -11
Birdies: 11; eagles: 0
HIDEKI MATSUYAMA (2021)
Profitable rating, to par: -10
Rating on the par 5s: -11
Birdies: 6; eagles: 3
MIKE WEIR (2003)
Profitable rating, to par: -7
Rating on the par 5s: -10
Birdies: 11; eagles: 0
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