Other Holes:  1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 Hole 17 Par 4, 425 Yards A large ever-growing tree, the Eisenhower Pine, stands sentinel on the left side of the fairway. The green slopes off toward the back, making it nearly impossible to hold an approach carried past the center of the green. In 1999, the tee on the 17th hole was moved back 25 yards and the new pine clusters right of the 15th fairway will also come into play right of the 17th fairway in the landing area.   View the animation The Augusta Chronicle Click image for larger version How Mark O'Meara plays this hole 1. I try to put the ball in the fairway off the tee. They lengthened the hole in 1999, which makes it more difficult for someone of my length. 2. From the fairway, I try to put the ball in the center of the green and give myself a chance for birdie. Historical Note O'Meara birdied this hole and the 18th hole in the final round to win the 1998 Masters by a shot.
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Hole art and portrait by Nate Ownens/The Augusta Chronicle