Masters 2025 live updates: Round one latest including tee times, predictions, picks and more

Media guide description: “A dogleg left, which may be reachable in two. Large, deep greenside bunkers require special attention on the second shot.”

Betting angle: It should come as little surprise that par-5 prosperity is paramount to a player’s overall success. Three years ago, Scottie Scheffler won the tournament with a score of 10-under while playing the par-5 holes in 8-under. Last year, he won at 11-under while playing these holes in 9-under. His chance at yet another title might very well rest on how he fares on the par 5s once again. If he’s making eagles and birdies early, it could be a long week for everyone else with designs on winning.

Fun fact: Augusta National’s par-5 holes are, of course, a player’s best opportunity to card an eagle — and with any eagle comes a special prize. Starting in 1954, anyone making an eagle received a crystal highball glass. In 1963, the custom was tweaked to award a pair of crystal goblets. In 2012, the club harkened to its earlier tradition, offering a pair of crystal highball glasses, which are still given out today.

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