Masters 2024: Augusta organisers rule out extending iconic 12th hole

Masters organisers have ruled out modifying Augusta's iconic 12th hole in the near future as golf tries to cope with players hitting the ball further.

Former Masters champion Vijay Singh suggested the 12th hole - Augusta's shortest and known as Golden Bell - should also be extended. "I think the 12th hole on Augusta is the most iconic par three in the world," said Ridley in his annual pre-tournament news conference on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Ridley said that there are no plans to establish a formal pathway for LIV players to qualify for the Masters.

However, he added: "It will be difficult to establish any type of points system that had any connection to the rest of the world of golf because they're basically, not totally, but for the most part, a closed shop.

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