In the last few weeks, the US Masters has been engulfed in controversy. To start with the Masters officials have increased the length of Augusta National Golf Club. This makes it one of the most difficult courses in America. According to the organizers, the purpose of extending the par course to 7,290 yards from Augusta National Golf Club to 7,445 yards was to keep pace with technological advances in players’ equipment.
Players are now questioning whether recent changes to the course have been made too rapidly. Some may wonder if the Augusta course length change was too favorable for long-hitters. This reduces the number of possible winners to around 10
To add to the controversy, the weather delays that have been experienced in seven of eight previous years have alleviated the woes of players. For Augusta’s undulating greens, Monday’s practice round was a warm and sunny day with a very slight chance of rain.
At least, wet greens will allow you to make approach shots and stick them onto Augusta National’s unique putting surfaces. With amazing twists, curves and turns in hot or dry weather, pavement-like putting surface are guaranteed.
Woods’ arrival at Augusta National eased concerns that he would miss the Masters due to his father’s declining health. He is currently at Augusta National. Rivals are trying to find a way for him not to win a record-breaking second Masters title in a row.