Fire Thorn
Par 5, 530 Yards
Original Intent:
"It is not only an interesting three-shot hole, as one will be maneuvering for position from the tee shot onwards, but also a magnificent two-shot hole, as a skillful and courageous player will, aided by a large hillock to the right, be able to pull his second shot around to the green. A pond in front of the green provides the penalty for the long player who fails to make a perfect second shot."
- Alister Mackenzie, from the first Masters program
Significant Changes:
- Tee moved back 25-30 yards, 2006
- Tee shifted about 20 yards to golfer's left, 2006
2008 Pin Placements
How this hole is playing - updated continually during play
| 2008 Round 1 Ave. | 2008 Round 1 Rank | 2008 Total Ave. | 2008 Total Rank | Hist. Ave. | Hist. Rank |
| 4.691 | 17 | 4.691 | 17 | 4.79 | 18 |
Recent photos from No. 15
Stories from No. 15
Duval's chances take dip at 15
Friends and family didn't see what happened to David Duval at No. 15 on Friday, and it probably was just as well they didn't. For the No. 1 player in the world, a triple-bogey 8 on the par-5 15th suddenly put lofty expectations in serious doubt.
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