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Hurricane damage has made Augusta National visible from its neighboring golf club

AUGUSTA, Ga. — u200bAs Monday’s rain lifted over Augusta National, the tree line to the right of No. 10 became visible. Gradually, beyond gaps in the towering pine trees, a different set of green fairways appeared

“I played Augusta Country Club (this winter) and looked over at Augusta National and thought, ‘Oh wow,’” said Larry Mize, who grew up playing the Donald Ross design. “I couldn’t believe how visible it was. Now, looking the other direction, it’s also wide open.”

For decades, the view from Augusta National toward its neighboring club was heavily impeded — and vice versa.