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In late 2024, Hurricane Helene ripped through the American Southeast and left destruction and devastation in its wake. That included the famed Augusta National Golf Club, home to The Masters, which suffered significant damage to several of its holes.
Now, the course is yet again in repair mode after heavy rains wreaked havoc earlier this week. A newly released TikTok video posted by user @Manicotti17, shows massive flooding on the iconic 12th hole, part of the legendary Amen Corner. In the video, flood water flows from the area short of Ben Hogan Bridge into Rae’s Creek at an astonishing rate.
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While GOLF.com now says the TikTok video was taken earlier this week, initial reports suggested it was from September 2024, when Hurricane Helene caused severe damage to the court.
At the time, Augusta chairman Fred Ridley put out a statement addressing the carnage and sent well wishes to those who live in the area.
“Our Augusta community has suffered catastrophic and historic impact from Hurricane Helene. We currently are assessing the effects at Augusta National Golf Club,” Ridley said. “In the meantime, our focus and efforts are foremost with our staff, neighbors and business owners in Augusta. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as well as everyone throughout Georgia and the Southeast who have been affected.”
Rae’s Creek, as shown in the new video, turned into something more resembling a river, and the course had to remove several trees from the property.
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By January, Ridley said that the course had recovered to a state where it would be ready in time for The Masters in April.
“As far as the impact—the long‑term impact—we have not quite as many trees as we did a year ago. As far as the golf course goes, it’s in spectacular condition.
I think we had minor damage to the course, the playing surfaces themselves, but we were able to get that back in shape, but I don’t think you’re going to see any difference in the condition for the Masters this year.”
By the time the tournament rolled around, the course was in pristine condition. So in comparison, a little rain shouldn’t be too much of a problem.