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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2008
Page
13
The Masters returns as eight of the last ten wins underscore a favored bid by a top player for a fifth green jacket. Fans like Tom Kolvek savor the course, noting azalea blooms and course lore while Distine Hancock travels from Maryland to relive spring each year.
In a sluggish economy the Masters badge remains in demand with four day passes selling for about 53 500 far above face value of 175 Inside the gates concession prices are modest with a 1 50 pimiento cheese sandwich and 2 beer The spectacle centers on Amen Corner Rae s Creek and the azaleas around the 12th and 13th holes drawing spectators eager for the view not a meal
The piece recalls Masters highlights from Crenshaw’s 60 foot 1984 putt to Lye’s bunkered birdie, and Mize’s 1987 chip in on 7 that beat Norman. It notes Nicklaus and Gary Player in practice rounds, the course’s allure, and the enduring mystique of Augusta National.
The column surveys holes 13 through 18 at Augusta with focus on bunkers on 13, the challenging 14th green, water and downslope on 15, the narrow tee box and left bunkers on 16, and the high level of difficulty at 17 and 18. It notes how TV misleads on bunker size and green difficulty, praising the tournament atmosphere and recalling famous puts.
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