[Masters] Woods "10 strokes on par-3 hole"..."What happened at the 12th hole?"

Water Hazard Thrice, '8 on 2 Putts' Septuple Bogey, PGA Tour Single Hole Highest Score 'Dishonor'

Tiger Woods shows a disappointed expression after his shot on the 2nd hole of the final day at the Masters. Augusta, Georgia, USA ? Getty Images/Multibits

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] 'Septuple Bogey.'

The humiliation of the 'Returned Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA). On the 16th (Korean time) at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA (Par 72, 7,475 yards), during the final day of the 'Masters' (total prize money $11.5 million), he scored a staggering 7-over-par 10 strokes on the 12th hole (Par 3). His tee shot from 158 yards landed in the creek, and his third shot rolled down the slope of the green and went into the water again. His fifth shot landed in the bunker behind the green.

From the bunker where his stance was unstable, his sixth shot flew into the water hazard once more, resulting in '8 on and 2 putts.' This is the highest number of strokes Tiger Woods has ever taken on a single hole in the PGA Tour, surpassing the 9 strokes he took on the 3rd hole (Par 3) at the Memorial Tournament 23 years ago in 1997. Interestingly, Woods gained momentum on this very hole when he won last year. Francesco Molinari (Italy), who was leading by 2 strokes, suffered a critical blow with a double bogey.

The 12th hole is the center of Augusta National's most decisive stretch, holes 11 to 13, known as the 'Amen Corner.' Above all, a 'computer iron shot' that lands the ball in the narrow space between the creek in front of the green and the bunker behind it is essential. Locals say, "In 1931, an American Indian burial ground was discovered," and it is famous for the 'Indian Curse,' where strange things often happen. Every year, favorites for the championship make inexplicable shots.

In fact, Jordan Spieth (USA) lost a sure victory in the final 4th round in 2016 due to a 'quadruple bogey disaster.' Both his tee shot and the third shot from the drop zone landed in the creek, and his fifth shot landed in the bunker behind the green, resulting in '6 on and 1 putt.' Bubba Watson (USA) struggled on the last day in 2013, sinking his ball three times, finishing with '9 on and 1 putt' for 10 strokes, and Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) self-destructed with a '4-putt' double bogey on the final day when he was leading by 4 strokes in 2011.

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