One of golf’s most iconic holes will have a different look from now on.
Azalea, the par-5 13th at Augusta, has been lengthened – and thanks to new photos from our friends at Eureka Earth, we can see the finished product.
The move by Augusta to lengthen the hole comes off the back of several years of criticism.
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At just 510 yards, the bigger hitters were able to cut the corner and leave themselves a wedge into the green. Even those not blessed with huge distance had comfortable iron shots in.
But it appears that won’t be the case. Previous photos shared by the Augusta-based aerial imaging service showed work on a new tee box under way.
Now the fresh pictures have revealed how it will look when the world’s best players descend for the Masters in the spring.
It is Finished… 💚⛳️
Augusta National has finally extended the 13th hole. 🌺
No. 13 – Azalea – Par: 5
1934 yardage: 480
2022 yardage: 510
2023 yardage: ???(📸 ©19NOV2022 David Dobbins/EurekaEarth)#EurekaEarth#NotDrone#Tetelestai#IYKYIpic.twitter.com/K229zPGtNX
— Eureka Earth® (@EurekaEarthPlus) November 22, 2022
It’s not known exactly how much the hole has been lengthened by as no official confirmation has yet come from Augusta.
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