Leaked Video Shows Augusta National Under Floodwaters
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On Thursday, a video of Augusta National quickly went viral across social media. It captured floodwaters tearing through the historic golf course where Rory McIlroy broke his 11-year curse by winning the Masters in April.
The footage showed water surging through Amen Corner, destroying the legendary stretch between the 11th and 13th holes.
Newly released video shows Augusta National being overwhelmed by floodwaters. (Image Credits: Screenshot @GOLF_com/X)
Newly released video shows Augusta National being overwhelmed by floodwaters. (Image Credits: Screenshot @GOLF_com/X)
Initially, many speculated the clip to be linked with Hurricane Helene that devastated the Southeastern U.S. last year and Augusta National was among the many landmarks reportedly impacted.
But Golf.com reported, citing a source close to Augusta National, that the viral video wasn't from Hurricane Helene's aftermath. Instead, it was filmed earlier this summer, during intense rainfall. Per the report, during that time, Amen Corner was under construction as part of Augusta's offseason routine upgrades.
The 92-year-old course traditionally closes in May, after the Masters, and doesn't reopen until the second Monday of October. Construction machinery and torn-up ground visible in the video support this timeline.
A source close to Augusta National confirmed to @JoshSens that this floodwater at Augusta National is from a recent storm and not from Hurricane Helene last year.
At the time of the flood, the source said, Amen Corner was under construction; off-season upgrades are common at the… pic.twitter.com/RDSpXSPGbH — GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) July 25, 2025
The insider revealed to GOLF.com that the footage was captured by a subcontractor who has since been dismissed for leaking the visuals.
"Any impact is really just aesthetic," the source said, as captioned in their X post. "Nothing they can't handle."
Despite the striking visuals of Rae's Creek overflowing, water rushing from the 12th green toward the 11th fairway, the club reportedly has no permanent structural damage.
Considering Augusta National's reputation for rapid recovery, this was no shock.
After Hurricane Helene, Chairman Fred Ridley confirmed that the course had "a lot of damage", but they "were able to get that (playing surfaces) back in shape" in time for this year's Masters.
Augusta National has a history with floods
According to the city's official website, "Augusta has a history of disastrous floods, which led to the construction of the levee in the downtown area. Due to the topography of the city, certain areas are prone to flood-related problems."
The region's topography makes certain areas, especially near Rae's Creek, prone to flooding. Just this past Sunday, flash-flood warnings were issued following heavy rainfall, further stressing the area's aging storm drain infrastructure.
Local station WRDW-TV reported that clogged and deteriorating drains have worsened recent flooding, particularly along Raes Creek. The city is currently reviewing long-term solutions to mitigate future risks.
According to Golf.com's post on X, Augusta National has not responded to multiple media inquiries about the timing or impact of the flood. But the club's silence hasn't stopped fans from speculating.
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