Hole 17 at Augusta National Golf Club

Par 4 • 440 Yards • Augusta, Georgia

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The 17th hole at Augusta National, known as "Nandina," has witnessed some of the most dramatic moments in Masters history, including clutch putts that have determined green jacket winners. This strategic par-4 offers one of the best birdie opportunities on the back nine, making it a pivotal hole for Sunday charges.

Tees:

440y

Green:25y × 32y

Fairway @250y:27y wide

2 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 440 yds
Green: 4947 sq ft
Bunkers: 2

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the right side of the fairway with your tee shot to avoid the narrow 24-yard landing zone at 200 yards. The fairway widens significantly to 38 yards at 250 yards, so longer hitters have more room to work with.

approach

From 440 yards total length, most players will face a mid-iron approach into the compact 4,947 square foot green. Aim for the right side of the green where there's a natural feed toward the pin position.

hazard warning

Be aware of greenside bunkers positioned at 421.9 and 423 yards from the tee. These guard the front and sides of the green, making distance control crucial on your approach shot.

green

The relatively small green dimensions of 25 yards by 32 yards demand precision on approach shots. Focus on hitting the correct tier of the green rather than going directly at every pin position.

approach

As Nick Faldo noted, there's a large area 20-30 feet right of most pin positions that feeds toward the hole. Use this natural slope to your advantage rather than attacking tight pin positions directly.

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This 440-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 440-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 17?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 17?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 17?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 17?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 17 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Augusta National Golf Club. You can play this exact 440-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →