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The Masters: 10 Factors That Will Determine the 2017 Masters Champion

By W. M. Lawson

Apr 4, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Masters champion Jordan Spieth arrives at the 11th green during the Tuesday practice round at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Masters champion Jordan Spieth arrives at the 11th green during the Tuesday practice round at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Masters Golf Tournament tees off tomorrow, and the winner’s life will forever change. In one of sports’ toughest tests, the following 10 factors will choose the 2017 champion.

5. The Par-5s.

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Augusta National Hole 13 via Google /

Of course, if you know anything about this tournament, or this course, you immediately think “Amen Corner”. And you would be right. But what is more important than that is how you play the Par-5s. If you play the four Par-5s at anything other than (-6) for the week, chances are you aren’t winning.

The crazy thing about holes 2, 8, 13, and 15 is that you have to birdie them. If you don’t, you give up strokes to the best of the field. If you’re needing to make up strokes, these holes offer an opportunity, but you have to press. That causes chaos, and usually leads to final day drama and exhilaration. It brings forth heartbreak and championship memories.

These players have to conquer these four holes for the week. Otherwise, good luck making up numbers on the rest of the course.

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