Changes to Augusta National ahead of the Masters are always a talking point – and this year is no different.
Bosses at the legendary Georgia venue have made one big alteration for 2023, lengthening the par-5 13th hole by a reported 50 yards.
The changes were first revealed by Eureka Earth, the Augusta-based aerial imaging service which showed the completed changes last month.
Now the first tour pros have given their reaction to playing the new-look hole.
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“I was totally against it until I played it, and I don’t think it’s going to be that bad,” Kevin Kisner told Golfweek.
“If we catch it straight into the wind, I’m not sure you can get it around the corner. But it’s a par-5, you can lay up.”
Tony Finau, who played 36 holes two weeks ago, agreed with Kisner that the changes were better than expected.
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
The 13th originally measured 480 yards when it first opened and in recent years…
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