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Todd Milles has been with The News Tribune since 1994, covering local colleges, high schools, auto racing, Washington State and golf. You will find news and observations on Pacific Northwest courses and updates on local standouts on this blog.
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The News Tribune's golf blog
Monday, September 29th, 2008
Posted by Todd Milles @ 03:59:07 pm

The information that is gathered hosting high-profile golf tournaments, with the best amateurs in the world, is astounding.

And clearly beneficial.

The Husky Invitational finishes up Tuesday on the Olympic Course at Gold Mountain Golf Complex in Gorst. Here is a few of the alterations since the NCAA West Regionals last spring:

• The par-4 second hole will be drivable at 291 yards.

• The par-5 11th will be shortened to 521 yards for at least one of the rounds.

• The tee box for the par-3 16th – which coincides with the tee area for the 11th hole – has been pushed back, and can play as long as 209 yards.

The three changes were suggested by University of Washington coach Matt Thurmond, and endorsed by Gold Mountain director of golf Scott Alexander.

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