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Gary Player Blasts Augusta National, Calls Out Course Changes
Legendary Golfer Slams Home of the Masters
"It's Not the Augusta I Remember"
Gary Player, a three-time Masters champion, has voiced his frustration with the recent changes made to Augusta National Golf Club. In an interview with the Times of London, Player expressed his disappointment with how the course has been "pushed back" and "beefed up."
Player, who played his last Masters in 2009, said that the course is no longer the same as it was when he first played it decades ago. He lamented the loss of some of the course's iconic features, such as the narrow fairways and fast greens.
"The Augusta I remember was a thinking man's golf course," Player said. "The emphasis was on accuracy and shot-making, not just hitting the ball as far as you can."
Player's criticism comes amid a growing chorus of concern about the future of Augusta National. Many traditionalists believe that the course has become too difficult and that the changes made by the club are detrimental to the game of golf.
Augusta National has not responded to Player's comments, but it is likely that the club will take his concerns seriously. Player is one of the most respected golfers in the world, and his opinion carries a lot of weight.
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