After years of rumours, Augusta National’s has finally lengthened the 13th hole.After years of rumours, Augusta National’s has finally lengthened the 13th hole.
The par-5 is one of the most iconic holes in golf. However, it has faced criticism in recent editions of the Masters over its length.
At just 510 yards long, the bigger hitters have been able to cut the corner, leaving themselves a wedge to the green. Even those less renowned for distance off the tee have been able to reach the putting surface comfortably with an iron.
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But that looks like it will no longer be the case.
New pictures posted by Eureka Earth, a Georgia-based aerial imaging service, have revealed a new tee box significantly further back.
In fact, it is so far back it is located on what used to be the ninth fairway of Augusta Country Club before ANGC bought the land. The hole has been lengthened by around 50 yards.
Augusta National Golf Club: ‘plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose’ (Part 7550)
No. 13 – Azalea – Par: 5
1934 yardage: 480
2022 yardage: 510
2023 yardage: ???#TheMasters#Masters2023(📸 ©12SEP2022 David Dobbins/EurekaEarth)#EurekaEarth#NotDrone#DiscoverThePresentpic.twitter.com/avHNYj7aZe
— Eureka Earth® (@EurekaEarthPlus) September 13, 2022
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