Flowering Crabapple
Par 3, 240 Yards
Original Intent:
"The length of this hole can be varied a great deal, depending upon use of the back tee or the rear portion of the forward tee. From the back tee the shot is usually a strong iron or even a 4- or 3-wood."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Change:
- Tee moved back 30-35 yards for 2006
What to Expect:
Lots of gripes from players who will struggle to hit the ball high enough to hold the green. Already the third-hardest hole, historically, the change will force players to re-evaluate what clubs they will carry. More hybrids and 5-woods will be used on this hole.
Hole No. 4 - Flowering Crabapple
2007 Pin Placements
How this hole is playing - updated constantly during play
| 2008 Round 1 Ave. | 2008 Round 1 Rank | 2008 Total Ave. | 2008 Total Rank | Hist. Ave. | Hist. Rank |
| 3.255 | 7 | 3.255 | 7 | 3.29 | 3 |
Stories from No. 4
Toughest trio is on front nine
The fourth, fifth and sixth holes at Augusta National might be the toughest stretch of holes in golf that spectators and television viewers rarely get to see.
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