I'll be honest -- I'm a little too worn out to say much. But what could I add to such an incredible Masters? At least I didn't jinx it this time; the winner did come from the last group, and Tiger did get the Top 10 I predicted. But it was hardly a two-man race!
Tiger, K.J., Freddie, and Anthony all made runs at the lead and just fell short. It's probably good that Tiger didn't win; as some commentator noted, if he had, the criticism of the other golfers might have become too much. It had become plain that Tiger is all too human; it was probably good for the world to see that even he needs to be on form to win on the Tour. (Yes, I know he managed to be a factor. But we knew he was amazing; it's better for golf if his wins aren't guaranteed. Otherwise, why watch?)
What more can I say about Lee Westwood? I like what he said: "Is it frustrating? No. It's frustrating when you drop from #4 in the world to #260 in the world." That's both perspective and class. He's doing what Phil did -- he just keeps putting himself in contention. It's only a matter of time before he breaks through... and he'll be a great winner when he does.
And then there's Phil. A bogey-free 5-under 67 -- what else is there to say? I'll say it for you: THIRTEEN. That shot and his soundbite -- "A great shot is when you pull it off; a smart shot is when you don't have the guts" -- will be echoed for some time to come. (And for you weekend players out there, remember that this is a soundbite probably aimed at his critics. A smart shot is what you play when you don't have a great shot. Don't use Phil as an excuse to play stupid!)
Finally, we had a great tournament where almost all the top players got in on the act. I can hardly wait for the U.S. Open!
The years since he last got one: Four;
His total in majors now: Four.
Of kids, he has: Three;
Of Masters, now: Three;
And one happy wife. What a score!
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