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Homeowner turned his backyard into a miniature version of the Masters golf course

2023-04-08T15:54:45Z
  • A golf fan in Arizona turned his backyard into a putt-putt course inspired by Augusta National's back-nine.
  • The course includes the famous Masters leaderboard, the bridge, and even replicates a famous shot by Tiger Woods.
  • Former PGA Tour caddie Michael Collins visited the course for his ESPN show.

In Phoenix, Arizona, a homeowner turned their backyard into a miniature golf course designed after the Masters back-nine at Augusta National.

Before the 2021 Masters, former PGA Tour caddie Michael Collins visited the house and played a round for his ESPN+ show, "America's Caddie."

The house belongs to the Augustyniak family, and the course is called "Augustyniak National."

Masters backyard putt-putt course ESPN+

AJ Augustyniak also holds the course record at 10-under.

Masters backyard putt-putt course ESPN+

The course was designed and built by PuttTek, a company founded by a former Arizona Amateur Golfer of the Year. It took a month to build.

It looks like a golf fan's dream backyard, and it didn't even need a lot of space. 

Masters backyard putt-putt ESPN+

The course takes up 6,000 square feet of the backyard, and there was still enough room left over for a pool. 

Masters backyard putt-putt ESPN+

The course comes with bunkers and water hazards. 

Masters backyard putt-putt ESPN+

The 12th hole includes the famous Agusta National bridge. 

Masters backyard putt-putt ESPN+

The 16th hole includes an area next to the green designed to replicate Tiger's legendary chip-in in 2005.

Collins eventually won his round with a putt on the first playoff hole. 

Masters backyard putt-putt ESPN+

You can watch the entire episode here: "America's Caddie: 2021 The Masters"

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