The changes made at Augusta National golf course which Tiger Woods was completely against

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Augusta National is a venue where Tiger Woods will always be able to perform, even when physical limitations are pushing him to the absolute limit.

During the 2024 Masters, Woods made the cut despite playing very few competitive rounds before the first major of the year.

In fact, the 15-time major winner has only missed one cut at Augusta, which came during the 1996 event, the year before he claimed his astonishing first victory. Four more wins would follow, with Woods’ 2019 victory one of golf’s most iconic moments.

Woods clearly feels comfortable whenever the Masters rolls around; the 48-year-old, however, hasn’t always agreed on the changes made to the historic course.

Tiger Woods against Augusta National changes

Over the years, Augusta National has gradually lengthened its course to combat the game’s big hitters. The second tee box was moved back in 2024, and a similar change was made to the par-five 13th the year before.

The alterations are usually unpopular with the players, and Woods raised concern in 2001 before the PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club.

“I don’t agree with what they’re doing at Augusta either. Over the years, they have done a very good job of gradually changing the course to take into account new technology,” Woods said [Daily Mail].

“But when I hear that the 18th is going to be 60 yards longer and other holes 40 or 50 yards longer, that’s not adapting to the modern game – that’s completely changing the course we play.”

Tiger Woods clearly deals with Augusta National changes

After raising concern back in 2001, Woods would go on to win the Masters three more times, so clearly, he dealt with the lengthening of the course pretty well.

Now, looking ahead to the 2025 event, there’s every chance Woods will emerge once more to take on the first major of the year.

Woods withdrew from the Hero World Challenge but remains confident he will be able to feature in the upcoming TGL season.

Speaking ahead of this week’s event in Albany, Woods admitted he wasn’t sharp enough to compete with the world’s best players.

“I am still not there. These are 20 of the best players in the world. I’m not tournament-sharp… I’m not sharp enough to compete at this level.” Woods said. “I need to keep training to give myself the best chance at competing next year.”

“When I am ready to compete and play at this level, then I will.”