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What are the names of the holes at Augusta National, and why are they named that way?

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If you ever hit the Powerball and decide to build your own golf course, do the world a favor: Don’t name your golf holes. Stick with the hole numbers, because they are sufficient. Golf holes don’t need names, which tend to lean toward Devil's Demise or Shoreline Crescendo – you likely won't be able to prevent yourself from getting that corny. Who do you think you are, Augusta National?

Azaleas bloom along the side of No. 13 green during the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club.
Azaleas bloom along the side of No. 13 green during the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club.

Of course, every rule needs an exception, and at the home of the Masters this practice makes perfect sense because of its natural sensibility.