It's important to point out Augusta National is able to mount the effort because it has the financial wherewithal to do so. Other key holes at Augusta National have had additional yardage tacked on in order to balance out the incredible distances today's players are hitting tee shots.
When Woods set or tied 27 Masters records during his epic 1997 performance, it became clear to the brains trust at Augusta National they would need to put in motion a comprehensive game plan in order to keep the course relevant from being overwhelmed by future performances, not only from Woods, but others following in his path.
Comprehensive nutrition programmes are employed as well as physical fitness regimens. The overall athleticism of world class players has also improved dramatically. Quirky swings of the past have nearly been eliminated. The choreographing of a golf swing follows the same precision and intensity as that of a high-level dancer. Instruction now relies on videos in which teacher and student can monitor each and every movement. Go to any professional event of consequence and you'll see a distance-measuring device immediately near to where tour players are practicing. The science of hitting a golf ball for maximum distance has advanced noticeably since 1997. Golf swings today at the elite level have incorporated two central aspects. Keep in mind, when Daly led in 1997, the average tee shot distance was just under 268 yards. The implications are clear securing success at the highest of levels means attaining maximum distance is paramount. Fast forward to 2022 and the lead player in that category was Cameron Champ at just over 321 yards.ĭuring the 21-22 PGA Tour season, 99 players crossed the 300-yard mark. In that same year of 1997, John Daly was the first golfer to break the 300-yard barrier in distance from the tee. For this year's event it will top off at 7,545. When Tiger Woods won his first Green Jacket in 1997 total yardage for the course was 6,925. The game plan chosen by Augusta National is not simply relegated to extending the tee at the 13th.
In recent years the pivotal par 5 has become far less of a risky situation providing too easy an opportunity for a barrage of birdies and even eagles. This year's Masters will feature a new extended teeing area for the renowned 13th hole at Augusta National Golf Club.
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