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No. 15: Fire Thorn
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2000 Round 4 Ave. 2000 Round 4 Rank 2000 Total Ave. 2000 Total Rank Hist. Ave. Hist. Rank
4.825 15 4.894 15 4.73 18
Pyracantha koidzumii
Par 5, 500 Yards

The hole on which Gene Sarazen made his famous double-eagle in 1935. The landing area for the tee shot has been modified over the years and now presents one large mound and several smaller ones, reducing the width to only 30 yards. The tee remains close to where it began, slightly to the right of the original.

1999 Changes
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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.


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As the hole plays now, a straight shot where the long hitters who evade the mounds will be able to try to reach the green in two over the pond immediately in front of the putting surface.
Flower Art by Rick McKee/Augusta Chronicle
Aerial Photo by Blake Madden/Augusta Chronicle


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