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Augusta National’s new, longer 13th tee looks like it’s open for play

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Augusta National's new, longer 13th tee is open for play.

A new tee on 13 will make a big difference at the 2023 Masters.

Eureka Earth/Graphic: Darren Riehl

The hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club have awakened from their summer slumber, and with it comes the first images of a rather significant change.

The club is typically closed to the summer months and it’s allowed them to build what we presume will be the new tournament tee on 13 for the Masters come April.

Check out the photo below from Eureka Earth, which often publishes flyover photos of Augusta National.

It is Finished… 💚⛳️

Augusta National has finally extended the 13th hole. 🌺

No. 13 – Azalea – Par: 5

1934 yardage: 480
2022 yardage: 510
2023 yardage: ???

(📸 ©19NOV2022 David Dobbins/EurekaEarth)#EurekaEarth #NotDrone #Tetelestai #IYKYI pic.twitter.com/K229zPGtNX

— Eureka Earth® (@EurekaEarthPlus) November 22, 2022
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Aerial photo of Augusta National's new 13th tee.
Has Augusta National finally lengthened its 13th hole? It sure looks that way
By: Jack Hirsh

When we last saw Eureka Earth photos of the 13th hole, work still appeared to be ongoing to the new tee, as well as to the bunkers off the 12th green. Now, based on this foursome making its way through Amen Corner, the course is open for play.

It even looks as though the tee markers are out on the new back tee, which is also complete with a stone wall around the perimeter.

Back in September, we estimated the hole could play in the neighborhood of 540 to 550 yards next April, a significant change to a hole that has played around 500 yards for the complete history of the Masters. We also saw shots of the tee before the sod was laid down showcasing what looks to be a hydronic system under the tee, which could be used on chilly April mornings to keep frost off the grass.

A hydronic system has never before been used on a tee complex, you say…🧐#TheMasters #Masters2023

( ©14AUG2022 David Dobbins/EurekaEarth)#EurekaEarth #NotDrone #DiscoverThePresent https://t.co/8QtrQfIAql pic.twitter.com/394icVO2JP

— Eureka Earth® (@EurekaEarthPlus) August 16, 2022

Bobby Jones intended for going for the par-5 in two to be a “momentous decision,” but it’s been more a formality as modern technology and increased swing speeds have allowed players to hit mid or even short irons into the green for their second shots.

Augusta National has made no comment on the new tee and likely won’t until the tournament next April. Last Masters, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said there was “no timetable” for changing the hole. But here we are. The 2023 Masters will be the second consecutive year that one of the par-5s on the back nine was lengthened; last year the 15th was extended to 550 yards.

We’re also pretty certain this new tee will be in play given the old tournament tee, which made the hole 510 yards, appears to have been eliminated. The 13th played as the third-easiest hole on the course at the 2022 Masters, only more difficult than the two front-nine par-5s.

As for what the exact 2023 yardage will be, we’ll just have to wait until the scorecard information comes out next spring. However, it seems very unlikely we’ll be seeing any short irons into the green this year.

We’re also still waiting for new photos of the renovation the club took on for its par-3 course.

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Jack Hirsh is the Associate Equipment Editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his high school golf team and recently returned to the program to serve as head coach. Jack also still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He can be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.

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