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Did you really think the Green Jackets were done tinkering with the hallowed turf at Augusta National? Last year they extended two of the holes – the 11th and 15th – in a bid to tame the game’s biggest hitters. This year they’ve refocused their attentions on the 13th – and it could have a big say on the outcome of future tournaments.
Speculation about lengthening the iconic par 5 has been rife for several years. It’s been that way ever since Bubba Watson found the green in two with a driver-wedge during the final round of his victory in 2014.
This story is from the March 2023 edition of Golf Asia.
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