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Why Jack Nicklaus feared the game was being ruined ahead of the 2001 Masters, ‘it’s absurd’

Newseze Wire·Sun, Oct 18, 11:30 AMWire: Yahoo Sports
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Why Jack Nicklaus feared the game was being ruined ahead of the 2001 Masters, ‘it’s absurd’

Jack Nicklaus called for significant changes to how far the golf ball travelled ahead of the 2001 Masters, with Augusta National planning some notable alterations to the course for the following year. Nicklaus was coming towards the end…

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Jack Nicklaus called for significant changes to how far the golf ball travelled ahead of the 2001 Masters, with Augusta National planning some notable alterations to the course for the following year. Nicklaus was coming towards the end… The story falls into Newseze's sports desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Yahoo Sports.
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