Most of the participants of the Masters have arrived on property for the week. Tiger and Phil skipped Monday, but should be on the course early today. Some players have played the course a few times in the last week or so and are gearing up their game for Thursday. No matter what, all of these players find tremendous value in playing practice rounds.
I have seen it a million times... "I went out in my practice round and shot a great score! Then in the tournament I played horrible." Heck, its happened to me. The players at Augusta are not worried about what they are shooting in the practice rounds. Most of the players ar
e out there trying to figure out what line to hit off the tee, where to miss it around the greens, and they are charting the greens for possible pin placements. Every player I have heard in an interview has been saying that on Monday the course was not playing like it will during the tournament. These guys have anticipate what the course will play like. That is why most people believe that it is almost impossible to win at Augusta during the first trip.
e out there trying to figure out what line to hit off the tee, where to miss it around the greens, and they are charting the greens for possible pin placements. Every player I have heard in an interview has been saying that on Monday the course was not playing like it will during the tournament. These guys have anticipate what the course will play like. That is why most people believe that it is almost impossible to win at Augusta during the first trip. My recommendation during a practice round is to have a good time, learn the course, and not put to much importance on what you shoot. Take note from the guys at the Masters and learn where the best misses are, find out what clubs to hit off tees, and take a look at the greens to get a feel for the speed. Always remember the 5 P's... Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!
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