As another Masters Tournament approaches, here is a hole-by-hole look at Augusta National, with hole details, stats and other information, provided by the Golf Channel Editorial Research Unit:
No. 1
Par 4, 445 yards
Nickname: Tea Olive
Scoring average (historic rank): 4.24 (6)
Best score: 2 (five times)
Worst score: 9 (Ernie Els, 2016, first round)
Uphill. Slight dogleg right. Drives to the left may catch the trees and block an approach shot. A precise approach shot to an undulating green is required in order to avoid having a difficult two-putt or worse.