Masters Tournament
April 9-12, 2026
Augusta National Golf Club | Augusta, Georgia
Purse: $20,000,000

While each major has its own beauty, the Masters Tournament is widely regarded as the most prestigious and coveted among golfers and fans alike. Every slope, every pine straw lie, and every nervy putt feels heavier here than anywhere else in golf.

This week, LAGC’s Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Collin Morikawa arrive in Augusta, to one of the game’s most picturesque venues.

Augusta National Golf Club

Augusta National was founded in 1933 by Bobby Jones and Clifford Robers, with Jones and Alister Mackenzie collaborating on the course design with a vision for a course that blended beauty with challenge in a way no other course had before.

The tournament debuted in 1934 as the Augusta National Invitation Tournament and officially adopted the Masters Tournament name in 1939. The tournament became recognized as a major championship in the 50s when the majors were being established in the way we know them now.

The club itself is incredibly exclusive, with members joining by invitation only. With relatively little play and superior landscaping standards, this place always remains looking perfect.

You get the picture. Every blade of grass has its place and its purpose — but with its beauty comes its challenge.

The undulation is what you just can’t get on TV. Putts that appear flat break late and hard. Approaches landing five feet from the hole can spin back 20 yards. The casual golfer would aim for the pin more often than not.

The pros spend a lot of time and thought on where to place their approach shots to keep from rolling off the green or giving themselves a speedy downhill putt that could dribble off the green one shot later. The pressure in and around the greens at Augusta is unlike any other.

And nowhere does that pressure peak more than Amen Corner.

Amen Corner: Golf’s Most Famous Stretch

Holes 11, 12, and 13 remain the emotional epicenter of the Masters.

The name Amen Corner came from writer Herbert Warren Wind. In short, his name implies that fervent prayer and a good “amen” might be what you need over this pivotal stretch of holes. These holes are difficult and have proved costly in Masters’ past, though with risk may come reward.

The 11th is a long par 4 that forces you to beware of water on the left side of the green — 11 consistently plays as one of the hardest at the club.

The 12th is only 155 yards, yet it may be the most uncomfortable short iron in golf. In Masters history, there have only been three aces on 12, and the highest score was a 13 (+10) in 1980. This hole is sure to take its toll this weekend.

The 13th, now lengthened, still invites temptation. Go for the green in two and you can make eagle. Miss slightly, and you’ll pay the consequence.

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Player Storylines

Justin Rose

Rose is making his 21st Masters start in 2026. He has finished runner-up three times at Augusta National and continues to put himself in position here because his game fits the course: disciplined iron play, patience and experience. He showed last year he can still contend deep into Sunday, and he has already won on the PGA TOUR this season.

Tommy Fleetwood

His ball-striking remains world class, and Augusta National increasingly feels like a place where his patience could finally pay off. Fleetwood is making his 10th Masters start in 2026 and has finished inside the top 25 in five of the past eight years at Augusta National. He is seeking his ninth win worldwide, his and first major championship.

Collin Morikawa

Morikawa is set for his seventh Masters start and has finished inside the top 20 at Augusta National in each of the past five years. After withdrawing from THE PLAYERS Championship with a back injury, he said this week he is taking things day by day. Few players control their irons better, and if healthy, he has already shown he can contend here.

What to Watch

The world’s very best tee it up in perhaps the most iconic venue in golf. Many at home are already making their predictions, writing their own potential stories.

But Augusta rarely follows script.

The Masters is a four day test. The coveted Green Jacket is on the line. Tune in to Amazon Prime, ESPN, and CBS throughout the weekend to catch all the action.