THE COURSE:
Augusta National Golf Club. 7,435 yrds Par 72
Location: Augusta National Golf Club, Washington Road, Augusta, Georgia.
The Masters is the only golfing Major that is staged on the same course each year and the tournament dates back to 1934 when Horton Smith was crowned the inaugural champion. Construction of the course began in 1931 under the watchful eye of British course designer Dr. Alister Mackenzie and with the help of legendary amateur golfer Bobby Jones.
In recent years the course has been significantly lengthened to combat the advances in technology that allow the ball to travel far greater distances. This coupled with some of the quickest and most undulating greens played on tour, makes Augusta a formidable challenge.
THE PLAYERS:
Bubba Watson collected his first Major Championship with a playoff victory over Louis Oosthuizen. An incredible hooked wedge shot from the trees, right of the fairway on hole no.10, set up two putts from 15ft for an emotional victory. Bubba's win saw him rocket up the World Rankings to an all time high of no.4.
As well as being a fantastic week for Bubba it was also a great week for PING. PING staff players secured the top 3 spots at Augusta with Oosthuizen and Lee Westwood 2nd & 3rd respectively.