Nearly every TV set in Japan will be tuned into Augusta this weekend, when three of Japan’s top Rising Sons will tee it up together in what will be a historic Masters for Japan.
The Masters is upon us once again, and with the return of the spring (not to mention full galleries) to the confines of Augusta National, it is time to drink and make merry here in our Aussie living rooms.
Australia’s only Masters champion has urged debutant Min Woo Lee to ignore the ghosts of Augusta National and create his own slice of history when the tournament begins on Thursday night AEST.
The same golf gods who ensured an historic first Masters Tournament triumph for Asia 12 months ago are now being called upon to ensure Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama is fully fit to put up a worthy title defence this week.
Speaking to the media during his annual press conference, Ridley said that Mickelson’s absence at the 2022 Masters came from Mickelson and Mickelson alone.
Cameron Smith leads an Australian contingent featuring Adam Scott for what is shaping up to be a Masters for the ages given Tiger Woods is at Augusta National.
LPGA Tour star and Major winner Minjee Lee was stunned when she arrived at Augusta National and saw brother Min Woo playing a Masters practice round in front of Tiger Woods.
After a few hellos to the boys and a measured walk to the short-game area, Tiger Woods entered his comfort zone: three bags of balls, two wedges to alternate between and a bentgrass canvas to work with.
Supreme self confidence is a coveted – if not essential – personality trait within elite athletes. The wildest dreams will remain within the realm of the subconscious without an unfailing self-belief that the ridiculous is indeed possible.
Debutant Cam Davis has been given a first-hand look at the biggest story of Masters week by playing practice holes with Tiger Woods as part of his preparation for Augusta National.
Australian Golf Digest
