The shots that make or break every hole at Augusta National

Fresh from walking the famous course, Maurice Brosnan assesses the key shots at the Masters.

KEY SHOT: Rory McIlroy walks to green on the sixth hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters. Pic: AP Photo/David J. Phillip.

Tea Olive, Tee shot

The par-4, 445-yard opening hole is a beast. It starts beside the old oak tree and plays uphill. That first swing at Augusta brings its own baggage, the weight of history and the raw nerves, even though the only ask initially is to get it in play. The second shot to an undulating green has to be precise.