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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Matt Cradock

Many Have Complained About The Masters Course Set-Up... But Is The Criticism Justified?

A greenskeeper sprays water during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Coming into the first men's Major of the year, all eyes haven't just been on defending champion Rory McIlroy, but the prospect of a Masters that would be firmer and faster than usual.

Throughout the week at Augusta National, temperatures have been cruising above the 70s and, with a touch of wind in the air, it's teased the pallet for a Major which Shane Lowry claimed "could be the toughest Masters we’ve played in a while."

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