Where is Augusta, why is Masters played there and how long is the course?
AUGUSTA NATIONAL is home to the Masters but where is the golf course located and how long is it?
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The Masters 2019 got underway on Thursday at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club.
The course opened for play in 1933 and has hosted the Masters since the tournament was established in 1934.
Augusta was formerly a plant nursery and each hole on the course is named after the tree or shrub with which it has become associated, although some of the names have changed over the years.
The Masters marks the first golf major of the year and is notable for the presentation of a green jacket to the tournament’s winner.
Where is Augusta National?
Augusta is a suburban city in Georgia, resting against the border of South Carolina.
It is approximately 150 miles east of Atlanta and sits along the Savannah River.
The Augusta National Golf Club was founded and designed by golfer and Atlanta native Bobby Jones.
Why is the Masters always played at Augusta?
In short, history and tradition.
Jones, who designed the Augusta course, also co-founded the Masters tournament alongside Clifford Roberts.
Unlike other golf majors, the Masters is only event to be staged at the same venue each year.
This is because Augusta National still owns and organises the tournament.
How long is Augusta National?
The Masters course is played over 18 holes totalling 7980 yards.
The most significant change this year is at hole No 5, where the tee has been moved back 40 yards.
Augusta National hole names
- Tea Olive, Par 4
- Pink Dogwood, Par 5
- Flowering Peach, Par 4
- Flowering Crab Apple, Par 3
- Magnolia, Par 4
- Juniper, Par 3
- Pampas, Par 4
- Yellow Jasmine, Par 5
- Carolina Cherry, Par 4
- Camellia, Par 4
- White Dogwood, Par 4
- Golden Bell, Par 3
- Azalea, Par 5
- Chinese Fir, Par 4
- Firethorn, Par 5
- Redbud, Par 3
- Nandina, Par 4
- Holly, Par 4