Holly
Par 4, 465 Yards
Original Intent:
"The front area of this green is nicely molded to receive a pitch and provide a good putt for a birdie when the hole is cut here. Yet a ball driven to the left side of the fairway safely away from the trees must be pitched quite closely over the guarding bunker."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Changes:
- Tee moved back 55-60 yards and moved to the golfer's right five yards, 2002
- Bunker complex adjusted, 2002.
Did It Work?
Yes. The closing hole is no longer a cream puff finish. Although big hitters can still reach it with a short iron, the tee shot is now one of the most demanding on the course and bailing out left is not an option.
2008 Pin Placements
How this hole is playing - updated continually during play
| 2008 Round 1 Ave. | 2008 Round 1 Rank | 2008 Total Ave. | 2008 Total Rank | Hist. Ave. | Hist. Rank |
| 4.298 | 4 | 4.298 | 4 | 4.23 | 6 |
Recent photos from No. 18
Stories from No. 18
Making himself heard
Sandy Hutchison is one of the few people who know how the tradition started of stationing announcers on the ninth and 18th greens at the Masters Tournament.
Full Story
Players' View: No. 18 Holly
Arnold Palmer. Sandy Lyle. Mark O'Meara. Phil Mickelson. All of them won with a birdie here.
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