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Modifying the Augusta National

Web postedOct. 23 at 09:02 PM

Graphics by John W. Fleming/Staff

The mounds on the right side of the fairway on the 15th hole will be cut down 80 to 85 percent and replaced with clusters of pines, making for a tighter driving area. A mound right of the 15th green will be removed, creating more challenging recovery shots and allowing for more spectator stands.

The second hole will be lengthened by approximately 25 yards, with the championship tee moved back into woods near a service road and the fairway bunker slid to the right, creating a wider landing area. The hole will play approximately 575 yards from the new tee.

The green on the 11th hole will be raised by approximately 2 feet, creating a new back-left pin position, and the adjacent pond on the front-left will be raised by about 1 foot. This change is being made to accommodate flood control on Rae's Creek only within the boundaries of Augusta National. Rae's Creek, which fronts the 12th green, will be made approximately one-third wider.

The tee on the 17th hole will be moved back approximately 15 yards and the new pine clusters right of the 15th fairway will also come into play right of the 17th fairway. The hole will play approximately 415 yards.

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