Augusta National Faces Major Flooding Amid Hurricane Helene Aftermath

Augusta National Golf Club has faced significant flooding challenges both from Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and from heavy rains earlier in the summer of 2025. Viral videos showing floodwaters surging through the iconic Amen Corner, particularly around the par-3 12th hole, initially caused concern but sources confirm the flooding caused primarily aesthetic damage with no major impact on playability. The course was undergoing off-season construction during the recent flooding, which may have contributed to the dramatic visuals but did not prevent ongoing repairs. Despite the devastation from Hurricane Helene, which felled hundreds of trees and caused widespread flooding, Augusta National's grounds crew managed an impressive recovery in time for the 2025 Masters, maintaining the course’s renowned condition. Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley highlighted the monumental cleanup effort involving hundreds of workers to restore the course and surrounding infrastructure. The flooding incidents underscore the club's resilience and ongoing efforts to address environmental vulnerabilities amid increasing weather volatility.