Par 5, 570 yards

A large fairway bunker makes this par-5 difficult to reach in two shots. A blind uphill shot awaits those who are tempted to go for it in two.
![The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE] The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0413ADT017.jpg)
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The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
![The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE] The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0413ADT018.jpg)
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The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
![The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE] The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0413ADT013.jpg)
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The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
![The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE] The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0413ADT012.jpg)
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The #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
![Course officials walk around the #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE] Course officials walk around the #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0413ADT008.jpg)
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Course officials walk around the #8 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits out of the bunker on the eighth hole during practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 2, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark, hits to the eighth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the fairway bunker on #8 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)

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Between the 2nd and 8th fairways during first round practice at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)

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Jamie Donaldson, of Wales, hits on the eighth fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits on the eighth fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Spectators walk next to the eighth fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Spectators walk down near the eighth fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Spectators watch as golfers play on the eighth hole during the Par-3 Contest at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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The No. 8 tee box is shown during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)

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The No. 8 fairway during the first practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 6, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)

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Tiger Woods tees off on the eighth hole during a practice round for the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Jimmy Walker tees off from No. 8 during the second practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MIKE ADAMS/STAFF)

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Jimmy Walker tees off from No. 8 during the second practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MIKE ADAMS/STAFF)

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Jason Day tees off on No. 8 during a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)

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A panoramic view of the No. 8 green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)

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A panoramic view of the No. 8 green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)

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A scenic view of No. 7 green and Nos. 2 and 8 fairways during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (Andrew Davis Tucker/Staff)

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The No. 8 green during the second round of the 2014 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)

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Russell Henley waits to putt on No. 8 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Bubba Watson chips onto No. 8 green during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Ben Crenshaw putts on No. 8 during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Matt Kuchar, left, takes his ball from the cup, as Bill Haas places his ball on the eighth green during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Matt Kuchar putts on No. 8 during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Rory McIlroy prepares to hit out of the sand on No. 8 during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (JEFF JANOWSKI/STAFF)

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Tianlang Guan hits from the fairway on No. 8 during the third round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Angel Cabrera, of Argentina, waits to hit out of a bunker on the eighth hole during the fourth round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Jason Day reacts to a putt on No. 8 during the final round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Brandt Snedeker walks to the eighth green during the final round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Rickie Fowler walks to No. 8 green during the final round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Jason Day reacts to a putt on No. 8 during the final round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Adam Scott putts on No. 8 during the final round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (EMILY ROSE BENNETT/STAFF)

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Tiger Woods watches his shot on the eighth fairway during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
(Photo by Associated Press)

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Tiger Woods watches his shot on the eight fairway during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., Tuesday, April 6, 2010. The tournament begins Thursday, April, 8. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

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Mark O'Meara, left and Tiger Woods talk on the eighth fairway during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., Tuesday, April 6, 2010. The tournament begins Thursday, April, 8. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Patrons avoid the heat in the shade of a pine tree along the 8 fairway during the practice round of the Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday April 6, 2010.
(Andrew Davis Tucker/STAFF)

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Tiger Woods hits on #8 during the third round of the Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club Saturday April 11, 2009.
(CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)

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Tiger Woods hits out of the rough off the eighth fairway during the third round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Saturday, April 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Angel Cabrera of Argentina makes his approach shot to the eighth green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Saturday, April 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

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Ryo Ishikawa pulls the head cover off his driver before teeing off at No. 8 during the Wednesday practice round April 8, 2009.
(Photo by Associated Press)

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Ryo Ishikawa tees off at No. 8 during the Wednesday practice round April 8, 2009.
(Photo by John Curry/Staff)

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Miguel Angel Jimenez takes his second shot on the eighth hole.
(Photo by Associated Press)

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Retief Goosen hits from a trap on the eighth hole Wednesday.
(Photo by Associated Press)

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Trevor Immelman of South Africa prepares to hit out of a bunker on the eighth hole during the final round of the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Sandy Lyle of Scotland putts on the eighth green as patrons take cover under umbrellas during the third round of the 2008 Masters.
(Photo by Associated Press)

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Tiger Woods, left, waits to hit on the eighth fairway with his caddie Steve Williams during the second round of the 2008 Masters.
(Photo by Associated Press)

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Aaron Baddeley of Australia swings on the eighth fairway during practice for the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 9, 2008. The Masters tournament begins on Thursday, April 10. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Drew Weaver putts on the eighth green during Monday's practice round of the 2008 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club April 7, 2008 in Augusta, GA.
(JACKIE RICCIARDI/Staff)

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Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain, left, and Phil Mickelson line up putts on the eighth green during the third round of the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Saturday, April 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

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Phil Mickelson runs up the hill on the eighth green to see where his chip landed during the third round of the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Saturday, April 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

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A blower works on the eighth fairway before Saturday's third round of the 2007 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Course April 7, 2007 in Augusta, GA.
(Andrew Davis Tucker/Staff)

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Paul Casey, from England, looks at his ball in a bunker on the eighth hole during the second round of the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Friday, April 6, 2007. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Ernie Els, from South Africa, hits from a fairway bunker on the eighth hole during the first round of the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Thursday, April 5, 2007. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Justin Rose, from England, hits to the eighth green in the first round of the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Thursday, April 5, 2007. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Jose Maria Olazabal, from Spain, hits from a fairway bunker on the eighth hole during practice for the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 4, 2007. First round play begins on Thursday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Tiger Woods putts on the 8th green as he prepares for the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Monday, April 2, 2007. First round play begins on Thursday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Grounds crews rake a trap on #8 during Tuesday's practice round of the 2007 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Course April 3, 2007 in Augusta, GA.
(Kendrick Brinson/Staff)

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Joe Ogilvie hits from the bunker on the eighth fairway during practice for the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 5, 2006. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Davis Love III hits from the rough on 8 during Tuesday's practice round of the 2006 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday April 4, 2006.
(Ross Taylor/Staff)

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Tiger Woods hits out of the shadows on the #8 fairway during Tuesday's practice round of the 2006 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday April 4, 2006.
(ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)

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Sergio Garcia (left) hits a fairway shot on 8 while Ernie Els (2nd from right) and their caddies watch during Monday's practice round of the 2006 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club Monday April 3, 2006.
(Chris Thelen/Staff)

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Tiger Woods hits from the trees on the 8th hole during final round play of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 10, 2005. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Tiger Woods hits from the bunker on the 8th fairway during second round play of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Saturday, April 9, 2005. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Tiger Woods hits his second shot on the par five 8th hole during third round play of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Saturday, April 9, 2005. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Tiger Woods talks with caddie Steve Williams on the 8th hole during rain delayed first round of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Friday, April 8, 2005. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

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Lee Westwood, from England, hits from the bunker on the 8th during practice at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Tuesday, April 5, 2005. First round play of the 2005 Masters begins Thursday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Course workers clean debris off the eighth fairway before today's practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. Overnight storms toppled trees and some power lines across Augusta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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Kenneth Parlier picks up debris off the eighth fairway before today's practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. Overnight storms toppled trees and some power lines across Augusta. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Course workers blow debris off the eighth fairway before today's practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. Overnight storms toppled trees and some power lines across Augusta. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Grounds crew worker Masam Shimizu blows a bunker along the No. 8 fairway during Tuesday's practice round at the Augusta National, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
(Corey Perrine/Staff)

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Grounds crew workers cleanup along the eighth fairway during Tuesday's practice round at the Augusta National, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
(Corey Perrine/Staff)

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Grounds crew workers cleanup along the eighth fairway during Tuesday's practice round at the Augusta National, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
(Corey Perrine/Staff)

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Grounds crew workers cleanup along the No. 8 fairway during Tuesday's practice round at the Augusta National, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
(Corey Perrine/Staff)

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Sergio Garcia of Spain hits off the eighth fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Sergio Garcia of Spain chats with his caddie while walking down the eighth fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Grounds crew worker Masaru Shimizu blows a bunker along the No. 8 fairway during Tuesday's practice round at the Augusta National, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
(Corey Perrine/Staff)

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Patrons walk under the trees between 8 and 9 during Wednesday's practice round at the Augusta National, Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
(Andrew Davis Tucker/Special)

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Tiger Woods hits out of a bunker on the eighth hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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Phil Mickelson hits off the eighth fairway during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Gary Woodland tees off on No. 8 during Thursday's first round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
(Rainier Ehrhardt/Staff)

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Ricky Barnes hits a shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 8, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Carl Pettersson of Sweden hits on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 8, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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Tiger Woods tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 8, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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Ryo Ishikawa of Japan waits to hit on the eighth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Lee Westwood of England hits a shot on the eighth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Brandt Snedeker hits off the eighth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Rickie Fowler hits his third shot on the eighth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Scores being changed from behind the scoreboard on number eight during the first round of the Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club Thursday April 8, 2010.
(Corey Perrine/STAFF)

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A spectator walks between the second and eighth fairways after the first round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., Thursday, April 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Hole story
Significant changes since opening
- Tee moved back 15-20 yards and shifted 10 yards to golfer's right, 2002
- Fairway bunker reshaped and nearly doubled in size, 2002
About the plant
- Flowering semi-evergreen vine
- Produces 11/2-inch bright yellow trumpet flowers during first warm period in February; can bloom briefly in early fall
Where and how the plant grows
- Native to Southeastern U.S.; state flower of South Carolina
- Slow-growing; can climb to 20 feet high
- Sun to partial shade
- Moist soil
- High drought tolerance
- Propagation by seeds or cuttings
- "Pride of Augusta" is a double-flowering form