Golf course to lengthen holes with new tees added
The plan notes No 1 moves the tee back 15 to 20 yards for a par 4 around 455 yards with trees added on the left. No 4 extends a par 3 by 30 to 35 yards to about 240 yards. No 7 tee changes continue the overhaul instructions.
Golf Course Tees Repositioned To Extend Par 4s and 5s
The fairway will gain trees on the right and left as tees for Nos. 11 15 and 17 are moved. No. 11 extends to about 505 yards, No. 15 to about 530 yards, and No. 17 to about 440 yards.
Masters Course Length Changes Aim to Favor Long Hitters
The Masters plans lengthening the course with longer tees and new trees on several holes while warning the move may displeasure players. Front nine adds 15 to 40 yard increases on Nos. 1 4 7 with greens regrassed, back nine shifts include added right side fairway trees and longer par fives. Practice rounds for 2006 limited via mail applications due July 15.
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Tiger Woods urged dry, fast conditions at Augusta National while noting six hole changes lengthening the Masters layout to 7 445 yards after a 2002 renovation. He said rain this year kept scores higher and over par may win if the course dries and greens stay fast and slick.
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