Best Viewing Spots at Augusta National for Spectators
The single best all-around viewing spot at Augusta National Golf Club is the grandstand left of the 15th green, which puts five holes, the 5th, 6th, 15th, 16th and 17th, within sight of one seat. The course itself covers 365 acres with 150 feet of elevation change between its highest and lowest points, a shift television broadcasts rarely convey. The next Masters Tournament runs April 8-11, 2027, with practice rounds April 5-7.
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Rank | Viewing Spot | Holes Visible | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Grandstands left of the 15th green (Firethorn) | 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 | Most simultaneous action from one seat |
2 | Amen Corner (behind the 12th tee) | 11, 12, 13 | The most iconic three hole stretch in golf |
3 | Behind the 16th tee (Redbud) | 16, 15 | Close-range tee shots, near amenities |
4 | Near the 2nd green (Pink Dogwood) | 2, 3, 4, 7 | Early round, full field days (Thu/Fri) |
5 | Right side of the 10th fairway (Camellia) | 10, 11, 14 | Watching the course's steepest elevation drop |
6 | Behind the 6th tee (Juniper) | 6, 5 | Elevated view of short-game strategy |
7 | Adjacent to the 8th tee (Yellow Jasmine) | 8, 7, 17 | Smaller crowds, still strong sightlines |
8 | Around the 18th green (Holly) | 18 | Sunday finish, watching the champion crowned |
9 | Grandstand at the 17th green (Nandina) | 17, 8, 15 | Weekend energy, near restrooms and concessions |
The Nine Best Viewing Spots at Augusta National Golf Club
1. Grandstands Left of the 15th Green (Firethorn)
Best for: patrons who want continuous action on multiple key holes without moving all day.
From this vantage point you can watch approach shots and clutch putting at the par-5 15th green, the entirety of the par-3 16th, glimpses of action at the par-3 6th green, and tee shots from the 17th tee.
2. Amen Corner: Holes 11 (White Dogwood), 12 (Golden Bell), and 13 (Azalea)
Best for: patrons who want the single most photographed stretch of the course.
For the classic view, set up directly behind the par-3 12th tee with a green Masters chair (yes, that Augusta tradition is real: place a chair and it holds your spot for the day) and watch shots played over Rae's Creek, plus approaches into the 11th green. A grandstand behind the 12th tee gives an elevated view but fills early and stays full all day.
The best spot to watch the par-5 13th is along the gallery ropes at the hole's dogleg, where you can see tee shots land and approaches take off.
3. Behind the 16th Tee (Redbud)
Best for: patrons who want tee shots on an iconic par 3 without a long walk to amenities.
4. Near the 2nd Green (Pink Dogwood)
Best for: full-field days, Thursday and Friday.
5. Right Hand Side of the 10th Fairway (Camellia)
Best for: seeing the course's steepest elevation change in person.
6. Behind the 6th Tee (Juniper)
Best for: watching short-game precision up close.
7. Adjacent to the 8th Tee (Yellow Jasmine)
Best for: spectators who want fewer crowds without giving up sightlines.
8. Around the 18th Green (Holly)
Best for: Sunday's final round.
9. Grandstand at the 17th Green (Nandina)
Best for: weekend atmosphere close to concessions.
An Additional Viewing Strategy: Walk the Course in Reverse
Time it right and you will pick up the early groups as they play Amen Corner. After exiting the 10th, repeat the walk from holes 9 (Carolina Cherry) through 1 (Tea Olive), which thins out as more groups move to the back nine. From there you can catch the later marquee groups on Thursday or Friday, or the leaders if you are there on the weekend. It is a demanding walk given the course's 150 feet of elevation change, but a memorable one.
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Iconic Spots to Capture Masters Traditions
The 1st Tee, Thursday Morning, for Ceremonial Tee Shots
The Practice Tee
The Par Three Course, Wednesday
By the Clubhouse
Founders Circle, for Your Complimentary Picture
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About The Moss Group
Lisa Moss has worked as a Realtor in the Georgia and South Carolina markets for fifteen years, with a focus on Augusta, Atlanta and Aiken. She holds an MBA and is affiliated with Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate Co. Reach the team at themossgroup.net/team.
