Augusta National in 'Spectacular Condition' Despite Fewer Trees
Augusta National has fewer trees but is otherwise in great shape, with minor damage to the course repaired ahead of the 2025 Masters.
Augusta National has a few less trees but otherwise is in "spectacular condition," with chairman Fred Ridley making the announcement just months after Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in the Southeast.
As far as the impact, the long-term impact, we have not quite as many trees as we did a year ago," Ridley told reporters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where this year's Latin America Amateur Championship -- and a spot in the Masters for the winner -- is being played. "As far as the golf course goes, it's in spectacular condition. I think we had minor damage to the course, the playing surfaces themselves, but we were able to get that back in shape, but I don't think you're going to see any difference in the condition for the Masters this year."
Ridley previously announced that Augusta National was donating $5 million toward the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund.
This year's Masters will be held April 10-13. Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion.
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