Augusta National Golf Club Hole by Hole - 5th Hole

Hole 5 at Augusta National Golf Club is a 455-yard, par 4. The tee box is located on the Championship tees and it has a slight dogleg left with an approximate fairway width of 46 yards. This hole has 3 bunkers, 1% of which are greenside bunkers.

During the summer months when temperatures can reach up to 90°F in Augusta, Georgia, golfers should be aware that ball flight conditions will typically be longer than normal due to high heat and humidity levels. In the winter months when temperatures drop down into the 40s Fahrenheit, golfers need to take into account that ball flight conditions may be shorter than usual because of colder air density and windy conditions.

From the Championship tees, this hole plays as a long Par 4 for most players so club selection off the tee should favor accuracy over distance. A good drive will leave you with either a mid iron or hybrid approach shot depending on your yardage range from 140-170 yards out (assuming driver ~217 yards). Although there are three bunkers located along this hole's fairway they shouldn't come into play unless you hit your tee shot too far right or left respectively so don't worry about them too much until you get closer to green side area shots around 100-120 yards out (assuming 7 iron ~140 yards & pitching wedge ~120 yards). On your approach shot make sure you choose an accurate club as hitting it short could result in ending up in one of those greenside bunkers!