The landing area, 140 yards across is claimed to be 'the widest fairway in Christendom'.
Woods's length off the tee gives him a tremendous advantage at Augusta, with its wide fairways.
This will be an unusual Open, with wider fairways and lower rough than normal, which could keep more players in the hunt.
The first couple of holes will normally have wide fairways, flat greens, and low wind speed.
It is known for wide fairways and sweeping landscape views.
But at the Masters, there are wide fairways and virtually no rough.
It is also known for its easy layout including straight and wide fairways.
At nearly 7,400 yards, the course has wide fairways that encourage and even demand players to use their drivers.
Here the wide fairway beckons you seductively towards a second shot which will test your nerve.
No. 1 features one of the widest fairways on Tour, but Woods has not hit it.