but the golf course is expected to be in its typical excellent condition in April for the Masters—just minus a number of trees. Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley spoke on the matter Thursday ...

“As far as the golf course goes ... and a thunderstorm during the 2023 Masters sent a pair of trees tumbling over the 17th tee. No injuries were sustained in either event.

Augusta National built a new back tee measuring 545 yards, adding 35 yards to the iconic 13th hole at the Masters Tournament. The 13th ranks as one of the great risk-reward holes in golf.

The Masters ushers in the start of the elite golf calendar each year and the traditions ... Five-time champion Tiger Woods is hoping to tee it up once again as all past winners of the Masters ...