‘What is ANGC Up To?’: Golf World Astonished Over Latest Augusta National Par-3 Course News

The golf world celebrates the Masters Tournament as a festival with interesting traditions. Notably, the tradition that most fans look forward to every year is the Par-3 Contest.

Since it was only recently that the golf world celebrated the event, every memory stays fresh in the minds of fans. However, how would they feel when they realize that nothing is like before at the Augusta National Par3 Course now?

Eureka Earth shared the astonishing change the course underwent in the last months with the public through a Twitter post.

Built in 1958 by George Cobb, the Par-3 Course came into existence because of Augusta National’s co-founder Clifford Roberts. Notably, it was just a 7-hole course when it was first established. However, in 1987, architect Tom Fazio built two new holes- the eighth and ninth holes.

Therefore, according to the new update about the course, only the two holes are still intact, as it was a couple of months ago. The professional golfer and golf analyst Paul Azinger had once referred 1,060-yard course as “the best golf course in the world.”

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However, according to recent updates, everything has changed now. Only time can tell how the Par-3 Course will look after renovation is completed.

Golf fans react to the latest update about the Augusta National Par-3 Course!

Although the course was designed in 1958, the Augusta National added the Par-3 Contest as a tradition only in 1960. The event took place on the Wednesday of the Masters’ week. The most important and interesting fact about the competition is that it is a family event. 

The family members of the golfers become their caddies and dress in all-white overalls. Hence, given how important the event and course mean to both golfers and fans, there is a growing concern regarding the renovations.

Many golf fans shared their opinions and ideas about the contest and the course in the comments section under the post.

Notably, the severe weather conditions at Augusta National this year have cut short the Par-3 Contest. In the end, Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes have been declared winners of the event.

What do you think of the renovations taking place at the Augusta National Par-3 Course?

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