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Bubba Watson wins the Masters

All of the drama in the Masters took place early. By the time, the last group made it to 10, the Masters was firmly in Bubba Watson’s back pocket. There was a 2 shot swing on 8 and another 2 shot swing on 9 which caused young Jordan Spieth to play from behind. He was never able to mount that charge that wanted. He had a couple of opportunities but his putter, which is really his weapon of choice, let him down.

From Golf Channel:

It may be time for Bubba-proofing.

It was, after all, Tiger Woods’ back-to-back victories in 2001 and ’02 at Augusta National that prompted the club to initiate the most dramatic nip/tuck in the history of the iconic course. (more…)

Master’s Day 2

Tiger played lights out for the last 13 holes. Focused. That’s what I saw. Jason Day, a guy whom I have never heard of, shot a 64 today. A 64!! Fred Couples continues to play well. McIIlroy has a two-stroke lead. We are set up for some great golf tomorrow if the weather stays dry.

From ESPN:

Everyone could hear Tiger Woods charging on the back nine of Augusta National, with tree-rattling cheers after each of his five birdies as he made a familiar run up the leaderboard.

The question is whether the two youngsters ahead of him really cared.

Rory McIlroy, the 21-year-old from Northern Ireland, had already finished off his solid round of 3-under 69 Friday at the Masters. That gave him a two-shot lead over Jason Day, a 23-year-old from Australia, who showed off some of his fearless play with a 64.

It’s the first time McIlroy has held the lead in a major going into the weekend. And now he’s got Woods only three shots behind.

The kid didn’t seem too concerned.

“If you start thinking about anyone else here, if you let your mind wander at all, it can cost you a couple of shots,” McIlroy said. “I’ll be focusing on my targets and focusing on where I want my ball to go on the greens, and that’s all I can do. I don’t really care what anyone else does. I don’t need to know. (more…)