Masters 2026: It started as a firm and fast Masters, then Augusta National turned on the faucet
Thursday was a carnage-fest at the Masters. Then Augusta National flicked on the "easy mode" switch.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — We were told all week that, because of the weather forecast, this would be one of the toughest Masters tournaments in years. That was very much the case … for one round.
Then, the powers that be at Augusta National turned the faucet on. For what reason, we do not know. Best guesses from the terminally online include that the green jackets, specifically Geoff Yang, who is in his first year as the Chairman of Rules and Competitions Committee, got spooked.
In fairness, the 15th green was so firm on Thursday it was sending balls to the edge of or into the pond on 16 regularly. There were 10 rounds of 80 or worse. If it was already out of hand on Thursday, there was risk of losing the golf course entirely by Saturday.
So what? Is it so wrong for a major championship to be hard? We see golf balls pitch and suck back to five feet for birdie after birdie every week on the PGA Tour.
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