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Ronald Montesano

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We're overlooking this element:


That is an area of intense discussion within the club, because the hole is so beloved and so dramatic as it is, even if it does not play as a traditional par-5 anymore. But Payne's greater goal with this land purchase is to give the club more of a border that it can patrol, as a matter of security. Right now, with the back part of the 13th tee abutting the Augusta Country Club property, Augusta National does not have the feelings of control that is a central part of its DNA. Payne would like a road behind the 13th tee that can transport emergency, security and work vehicles.
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jeffwarne

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I'm curious as to why they would want to change the 5th hole? Seems to be a pretty tough beast with a wicked cool green as is....


Gotta keep up with Quail Hollow.
egads such a course and renovation should be studied as an AWFUL reminder of what super fast greens and super long courses play like.


Long and boring-and quite ugly





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