Time to rein in Rory McIlroy and other long-hitting golfers mcllroy in plan
It’s time to master Rory McIlroy and other prolific golfers
The days when players could conquer Augusta National, home of the Masters, may soon be over.
Stunning views of Augusta National Golf Club, with blooming rhododendrons, calm water, and incredibly vibrant shades of green, make him one of the best views in the sports world. In fact, her beauty suggests a kind of stagnation, given that Augusta is never anything but attractive when the television cameras come to the Masters every April. But the situation in Georgia is constantly changing. To be exact, it will be long. When Tiger Woods won his first Masters in 1997 at age 21, he hit Augusta for a distance of 6,925 yards (6,332 meters). He will play for the 26th time on April 11th and will have 7,555 total yards. Courses are expanding all over the world, providing serious challenges to today’s powerful professional golfers. However, this approach has limitations. Not all holes can be enlarged. Not all pros can do it well when they have to hit the ball as long as Titanic. After much discussion, the authorities intervened.
