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The Masters

The Masters is more than just the first major tournament of the year. It is THE major tournament of the year. Every player dreams of winning the Masters.

The dream begins with the amazing product August National Golf Course puts out year in and year out. Crayola should name its green crayons “Augusta Green” because the course defines the color green.

The course is absolutely pristine. From the driveway into the property to the 18th green, Augusta National is perfect. The perfectly manicured golf course looks like someone cut every blade of grass with a pair of hand scissors.

The green grass is highlighted by the colorful bushes surrounding each hole. The assortment of azaleas and other colorful flowers adds to the allure of the whole week. It is why my father bought an HD television.

Each year the Masters produces something special. Whether it is Tiger hitting miracle shots from behind the 16th green or Phil grabbing his first major. The Masters never fails in producing an exciting finish.

The infamous back 9 at Augusta starts with the treacherous “Amen Corner.” Countless players hopes and dreams are made and broken between the 11th and 13th holes.

Last year, Bubba Watson’s incredible hook shot out of the pine needles and onto the green made history, as Watson’s lovable persona shone through all week.

This year, Tiger has reclaimed his greatness and looks to seal his comeback with a victory in between the famed Georgian pines.

The great thing is that nobody can call it. Augusta has a funny way of rewarding those who deserve it. I’m sure the golf gods consulted Santa’s naughty and nice list at the beginning of the week. Making sure the naughty players bounce into Ray’s creek and the nice players find a way to defy gravity.

The storyline this week, this year, has clearly been about Tiger. Has he finally gotten back on the nice list, or is he stuck on the naughty list again?