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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2005
Page
22
Jack Nicklaus, 65, says Masters this year may be his final appearance but leaves open the possibility of returning. He cites family tragedy, a grandson's death, and his son Steve's wish as drives behind his return while noting age and eligibility differences with the British Open.
Tiger Woods says he is close to clicking after swing changes and aims to end his major drought at Augusta. He notes the back nine's pressure, the course’s severity, and prefers consistent play over chasing media rivalries, hoping for a double digit lead Sunday.
Amateur field scheduled for Augusta National with groups led by Jonathan Kaye and Ian Woosnam starting at 8:05 a.m. The lineup includes top players such as Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington, Vijay Singh, and Greg Norman in sequential starts through 1:55 p.m.
Vijay Singh, 42, favors dry fast conditions at Augusta National as he aims for consistency. He notes the greens are unusually fast and worries rain could soften the course, reducing the advantage of precise shot making and favoring recoveries.
Phil Mickelson, the 2004 Masters champion and multiple winner this year, looks to defend his title at Augusta. He recalls clutch shots and a memory of birdying five of the last seven holes while stressing focus on preparation and sharp play this week. He begins defending his title Thursday at 10:38 a.m.
At Augusta National players debated the dry, fast setup ahead of the tournament. Retief Goosen and Jay Haas favored the firm conditions for different reasons, while Padraig Harrington warned precision remains essential. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods weighed in on ball technology and course design amid a growing international field.
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