The Hidden History of Augusta National’s 16th Hole

Welcome to ‘THE Hole At’, where Golf Digest’s Derek Duncan, our go-to for all things golf course architecture, breaks down the hidden histories behind the most famous holes in golf. In this episode, Derek dives into the iconic par-3 16th hole at Augusta National Golf Club. Derek traces how the hole was completely reimagined after World War II, the creation of its famous pond, and the architectural genius that makes it one of the tournament’s most exciting holes on Augusta National’s famous back nine.

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