Dub-proofing football is risky business for GAA

The term ‘Tiger-proof’ entered golf’s lexicon after the aforementioned Eldrick Woods claimed the US Masters by 12 shots.

The sight of Woods hitting a wedge into the par-five 15th had Augusta National officials spluttering their ice tea all over themselves.

And so over the years the course changed. From 6,925 yards 21 years ago, it played 7,435 yards last April. These days, the grain of the fairways is cut towards the tee so as to curb roll. Bailout areas and vantage points have been filled with trees and mounds. More rough has been added.