Phil Mickelson anticipates that Augusta National Golf Club will be in excellent shape for the upcoming Masters, following significant tree loss from Hurricane Helene. Augusta National's chairman, Fred Ridley, confirmed the course suffered minor damage but reported it is in "spectacular condition". Mickelson recalled a practice round just weeks before the storm, detailing an incident where a tree fell on the 11th hole, resulting in rapid responses from course maintenance staff. The dedication to maintaining the course shows a resilience that highlights the club's commitment to excellence for the prestigious tournament.
"As far as the impact, we have not quite as many trees as we did a year ago... the golf course is in spectacular condition. You won’t see any difference for the Masters this year."
"I was about to hit my tee shot at the par-4 11th hole when a tall pine tree fell in the middle of the fairway... workers racing in, firing up the chain saws."
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