Modified equipment a 'last resort' to counter big-hitters at Augusta

Billy Payne confirmed that changes are being considered to a number of holes at Augusta National.

Chairman Billy Payne has described the possibility of introducing modified equipment solely for the Masters as a "last resort" after confirming changes are being considered to a number of holes at Augusta National.

The fourth, fifth and 13th could be altered after changes to the outskirts of the property and a potential purchase of land from the adjacent Augusta Country Club.