Cheers of approval originating from the Par 3 course undulated across Magnolia Lane simultaneously as Retief Goosen stood outside the Clubhouse gate. He was patiently waiting for his caddie to arrive, who is no other than his 8-year old tot Leo, who marvels at carrying daddy’s golf bag for the first time during the Masters Par 3 Tilt. “He couldn’t sleep last night. He was just so excited,” Goosen said. “He was like, ‘Dad what if they ask me for an autograph? How should I sign it?” The natural ampitheather bowl of the short course paved way for Wednesday a charming getaway adding up to the fact that the atmosphere was more of a cookout on a weekend, revving up more bling to the event’s growing popularity.
“I know that the players seem to like it more,” Masters Chairman Billy Payne said. “I think it is great entertainment before the seriousness of the following four days.”
To set the records straight, everyone knows that not anyone has ever won the Par 3 Contest and come out a champion in the Masters all in the same week. obviously, Luke Donald seemed more laidback after he shot a 5-under par score. To get more update and information you can go online and watch Golf Masters 2011 Live Online. Continue reading →