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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
Augusta has two par 5s (13 and 15) that would be par 4s in the US Open. They are two of the easiest par 5s they play on tour all year. Most guys can easily do 3W/7I in. And it's great because it opens up the drama on Sunday because you could play 13-16 in -6.
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The key with 13 and 15 is that there's inherent risk in going for it in two. The water and shape of both can turn an eagle chance into needing a par save really quick. Basically the perfect Par 5s for a tournament, stuffed in a group of holes that are also the perfect back 9 for a tournament in how they can affect scoring.
But just as importantly as the layout, is that they set it up to ensure there's drama. Opposed to the USGA that seems to hate drama and scoring, Augusta will set up "easy" pins because it creates excitement, as can hard ones. For example, 16 on Sunday: might as well be a Par 2 when they pick that pin that feeds golf balls to it. But the water makes bogeys a real possibility so how safe do you want to play it when shooting par is like losing a stroke?
It's just great.
On an unrelated note: Rose, you're killing me!