Which Augusta National bridge commemorates Gene Sarazen's 1935 double eagle?

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The Augusta National bridge commemorating Gene Sarazen’s 1935 double eagle is the Sarazen Bridge.

Sarazen hit a 4-wood approximately 235 yards into the cup on the par-5 15th hole during the final round of the 1935 Masters, then known as the Augusta National Invitation Tournament. The albatross tied him with Craig Wood and forced a 36-hole playoff, which Sarazen won the next day.

The bridge stands beside the pond near the 15th green. Augusta National dedicated it on April 6, 1955, the twentieth anniversary of Sarazen’s remarkable shot. Its plaque calls the feat a “double eagle,” while golf terminology elsewhere commonly uses “albatross” for three under par on one hole.

The other named bridges are associated with Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, making them easy mix-ups. Hogan Bridge honors Hogan’s 1953 scoring record, while Nelson Bridge recalls his dramatic play on holes 12 and 13 in the 1937 Masters.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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