The Masters has been mastered. What an exciting finish to this prestigious tournament. With so many players at one point sharing the lead and Rory McIlroy falling out of the tournament starting on number 10 it was unsure who would pull through. First of all I would like to certainly honor Rory’s great play through out the week. It was tough to see the talented young man lose it on the back nine. This is a clear example of how harsh golf can be. It only takes one shot to lose it all sometimes. Charl Schwartzel birdied the final four holes to win the Masters. Making a 20-footer at the final hole to shoot a 6-under 66. He finished 14-under, enough to stop Australia from getting its first green jacket. With four rounds under par it is clear why Schwartzel deserves this win not only for him but for South Africa. He is only the third South African to win the Masters, which includes Gary Player and Trevor Immelman It was a great picture seeing Phil place the green jacket on Schwartzel since they have pass history, dueling for a victory at Doral.
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| Tiger on Sunday |
The Masters certainly put on a show on the final day. The tiger was truly unleashed starting with his eagle on the 8th hole. You could see the old tiger in his eyes focused on the task ahead. Followed with a birdie on on 15th after a missed eagle putt that could have placed Tiger as the leader. Tiger is urging for a win since he hasn’t won a major since 08 at Torrey Pines.
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| Jason Day |
Three Austrians which slowly creeped up the leader board during the week and finished with a shoot out on Sunday: Adam Scott, Jason Day, and Geoff Ogilvy. Adam Scott started his hunt for the lead after a early birdie on number 2. He finished with a 2-under front nine. He birdied number 14th to get solo control of the lead at 11-under par. It was great to see him playing great again. I believe the new long putter is key to his success. It is clear he had regained confidence in his putting stroke after a must up and down on number 15th for par. The par putt on the 71st hole was clearly his best shot of the tournament. Wow; Geoff Ogilvy with over seven birdies on the scorecard today. With a stretch of five birdies in the back nine starting on number 12 and finishing on 16, Geoff once again showing he is not someone to be reckoned with, when it comes to Major Championships. This was Jason Day’s first Masters appearance and played it as a experienced Masters contender. His second round bogey free 8-under par is what clearly got him into contention. His birdie on 17th was very impressive giving him a chance going into 18th. Following with his birdie on 18th, finishing strong. Hats off to Jason Day and his inspirational story. Finished with the lowest score for a Masters rookie. The Aussies certainly have the game and style to be the futures big names. Maybe filling the shoes of Phil, VJ, Furyk, and Tiger.
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| Hideki Matsuyama |
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