Possible changes at Augusta.

[Hawkeye77]

Could they perhaps narrow the fairway on 13, grow in some thicker rough (excuse me, second cut) or try a fairway bunker instead of adding length?

 

They could. But I'm sure they are considering the end results from a successful drive which finds the fairway. They probably believe the approach shot on that hole should be played with a longer iron.

 

They also were doing that for some time on this and other holes and really thought they were getting away from the original character of the golf course, so have tried to "undo" some of that. Augusta and U.S. Open conditions just don't match up.

[cardoustie]

one other area of new trees I don't care for ... the RS of the driving are on hole 15

 

By putting trees in the area that was mounds previously guys are now getting stuck behind the massive pines to the left which takes away (in most cases) an option to fire at the green in 2 shots

 

Let's be honest the funnest shots at Augusta to watch are 2nd shots into 13 and 15, plus the tee shot into 12.

[knock it close]

K ideal world what would you guys like to see the longer guys have into #13?

[QMany]

one other area of new trees I don't care for ... the RS of the driving are on hole 15

 

By putting trees in the area that was mounds previously guys are now getting stuck behind the massive pines to the left which takes away (in most cases) an option to fire at the green in 2 shots

 

Let's be honest the funnest shots at Augusta to watch are 2nd shots into 13 and 15, plus the tee shot into 12.

[QMany]

[Hawkeye77]

Whooeee!!! Tickets in mailbox.

 

Fun stuff, kind of like a WITE (what's in the envelope). Actually another separate and slightly different rules sheet and a map and a nice little booklet with info. Grown people shouldn't be this excited about mail, or should they?

 

Rules are interesting, as in who would really think they could bring in a ladder? And, just how big is your bag in its natural state? ;-)

 

Also, no protesting on the grounds, so no getting worked up about the future of 13!

 

 

 

 

[Hawkeye77]

I think Augusta has made some rash decisions in the last two decades. If you look at the evolution of some of the holes, it is barely the same course. This decision to lengthen 13 seems to be reactive to Bubba's drive (and very few others) just as when it was Tiger-proofed. News flash, Jack was cutting that corner in his prime (and the FW was much wider). I wonder what would have happened if they made huge changes in 1965 to limit Jack's advantage, after he won 3 of 4, like they did after Tiger's back-to-back in 2001-2002 and Bubba's recent 2 of 3.

 

EDIT: #17 is barely recognizable. In 1986, Jack pulled his tee shot, but since there were no trees he had a clear shot to the green (and famous putt).

 

No question they have done some weird things over the years (so maybe my confidence in them getting it right is more about hoping they've learned from a lot of those mistakes).

 

Glad someone is taking the time to get a lot of the history of some of these changes posted.

 

Maybe I will end up with Knock it Close over on ACC in front of a bulldozer!

[williamsnrb]

Whooeee!!! Tickets in mailbox.

 

Fun stuff, kind of like a WITE (what's in the envelope). Actually another separate and slightly different rules sheet and a map and a nice little booklet with info. Grown people shouldn't be this excited about mail, or should they?

 

Rules are interesting, as in who would really think they could bring in a ladder? And, just how big is your bag in its natural state? ;-)

 

Also, no protesting on the grounds, so no getting worked up about the future of 13!

 

 

 

 

 

[PowderedToastMan]

There's a better chance they'll swap the 9's (again) than turn 13 into a par 4.

 

(Spoiler: neither will happen).

[Hawkeye77]

Whooeee!!! Tickets in mailbox.

 

Fun stuff, kind of like a WITE (what's in the envelope). Actually another separate and slightly different rules sheet and a map and a nice little booklet with info. Grown people shouldn't be this excited about mail, or should they?

 

Rules are interesting, as in who would really think they could bring in a ladder? And, just how big is your bag in its natural state? ;-)

 

Also, no protesting on the grounds, so no getting worked up about the future of 13!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a lucky s.o.b. whose been getting turned down by the Masters lottery what seems like forever! Honestly my daughter is so excited and I know will have a blast and I'm looking forward to that more than anything.

[Rangeballz]

one other area of new trees I don't care for ... the RS of the driving are on hole 15

 

By putting trees in the area that was mounds previously guys are now getting stuck behind the massive pines to the left which takes away (in most cases) an option to fire at the green in 2 shots

 

Let's be honest the funnest shots at Augusta to watch are 2nd shots into 13 and 15, plus the tee shot into 12.

 

I agree. One of the best things about the Masters is that anyone within 5 or so shots starting the back nine has a chance. 13 and 15 are great risk/reward holes.

[williamsnrb]

Whooeee!!! Tickets in mailbox.

 

Fun stuff, kind of like a WITE (what's in the envelope). Actually another separate and slightly different rules sheet and a map and a nice little booklet with info. Grown people shouldn't be this excited about mail, or should they?

 

Rules are interesting, as in who would really think they could bring in a ladder? And, just how big is your bag in its natural state? ;-)

 

Also, no protesting on the grounds, so no getting worked up about the future of 13!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a lucky s.o.b. whose been getting turned down by the Masters lottery what seems like forever! Honestly my daughter is so excited and I know will have a blast and I'm looking forward to that more than anything.

 

Awesome! Y'all should have a magical time.