Modifying the Augusta National

Posted Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 6:25 a.m. EDT

Graphics by John W. Fleming
Graphics Staff


Large mounds in the landing area of the fairway were reduced approximately 80-85 percent and 20 pine trees approximately 35 feet hight were planted on the right side. On the left side, a group of about six trees were added behind the existing large trees. Also, a large mound on the right of green was removed and replaced by six pine trees.



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


The green has been raised approximately 2 feet and the pond a foot. The two bunkers on the right side of the green were replaced by a new bunker just right of the green center. Also, Rae's Creek, which fronts the 12th green, was widened by one-half to accommodate flood control and the front left of the green was expanded slightly. The yardage on the hole remains 455 yards.


The tee on the 17th hole was moved back 25 yards and the new pine clusters right of the 15th fairway will also come into play right of the 17th fairway in the landing area. The hole will play 425 yards.