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Augusta National Tweaks: Day Calls 13th Hole Change 'Fantastic'
8 Apr
Summary
- Augusta National has modified Amen Corner to challenge modern golfers.
- Jason Day praises the tee box relocation on the 13th hole as 'fantastic'.
- The course record of 63, set in 1986, is unlikely to be broken soon.
Amen Corner, the iconic and challenging stretch of holes 11 through 13 at Augusta National, has undergone careful adjustments. These changes aim to maintain the integrity of the holes while confronting the advancements in modern golf technology.
Jason Day, preparing for his 15th Masters, highlighted the revamped 13th hole as 'fantastic.' Moving the tee box back on this par five now makes driving the green a viable, albeit risky, option, and players must strategically navigate potential tree hazards.
Day also elaborated on how Augusta National has become more challenging over the years. Significant alterations, including lengthened holes and repositioned bunkers, were made after Tiger Woods' dominant 1997 performance. These modifications, combined with firm greens, make breaking the 1986 course record of 63 a highly improbable feat, according to Day.
