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Spieth: Augusta's fifth hole even tougher after redesign

AUSTIN, Texas – In golf, when the calendar turns to spring the conversation almost always turns to the Masters and what to expect at the year’s first major.

This year’s run up to the Masters is noteworthy following a dramatic change to the fifth hole, which was lengthened by 40 yards following last year’s tournament.

Jordan Spieth is one of the few players who have gotten a look at the redesigned hole during his annual trip to Augusta National in December.

“It's different,” Spieth said on Tuesday at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. “It kind of forces driver in your hand more than 3-wood.