Is it time for Augusta National to change the par 5 15th Hole?

Question

The Par 5 15th at Augusta National is a storied Par 5. However, given the speed of both the greens and the fairways, and the tight mowing heights, should Augusta National either enlarge the green by making it deeper, or, create a more level lay-up area (not a completely flat area, just more level) on that hole.

Answer 1

What?!  NO!!  The hole is near perfect as it is.

Answer 2

cara, procura a traduçao!! e so zuera

Answer 3

Absolutely not.  The genius of Augusta's 15th lies in its risk/reward.  Players are tempted, because of its relative short length, to go for it in two.

However, as you have pointed out, there are many things to consider before pulling the trigger.

Look at how Zach Johnson played the 15th (and all the par 5s) last year.  He laid up on every par 5 and it paid off dearly.