Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this whole Augusta National thing. Let me tell you, it’s been a ride. I got really into it after reading about some changes they made back in 2022. You know, lengthening some holes, moving tees, the whole nine yards. I thought, “I gotta see this for myself.”
So, I started digging. First thing I did was look up the 2024 schedule for the place. It’s crazy how popular it is. Tickets are a hot commodity, let me tell you. I managed to find some resale tickets online. Not cheap, but hey, it’s Augusta, right?
Then I dove into the changes. They added like 15 yards to the 11th hole, moved the tee, reshaped the fairway, and even took out some trees. It sounds like they’re always tinkering with the course. It’s like they can’t leave well enough alone. But I guess that’s what makes it so special.
Digging into the Details
I found out that they also messed with the 13th hole last year, pushed it back 35 yards. And this year, they added another 10 yards to the 2nd hole, making it a whopping 585 yards. Can you believe that? These guys must hit the ball a mile.
- Read a bunch of articles about the history of the place.
- Watched some old videos of past tournaments.
- Compared the old course layout to the new one.
I also stumbled upon this story about a house right next to the course. Apparently, Augusta National has been trying to buy it for years, offering millions. But the owners won’t budge. They say, “Money ain’t everything.” I gotta respect that.
And get this, I saw some pictures of hurricane damage at Augusta a while back. Trees down, debris everywhere. It was a mess. It just shows you that even a place like Augusta National isn’t immune to Mother Nature.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my little adventure with you guys. It’s been fun learning about all this stuff. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll actually get to go there and see it all in person. Until then, I’ll just keep dreaming and digging.
