Well the 75th Masters Tournament is in the books and the winner again is GOLF.
First and foremost, Augusta National, is the biggest winner every April while exceeding expectations every year. Is there a more stunning setting in all of sports than the holes of Augusta? I say no. Those TV yearly iconic images of Augusta fill a flat screen better than any other satellite feed on the planet including the venerable Pebble Beach. The well-documented beauty of the place is never tiresome to see either in person or on your sofa. Thank you Hi-Def.
The second biggest winner is the winner of the tournament, Charl Schwartzel, from South Africa. He flat out beat a helluva field on the back nine by birding the last four holes. Unbelievable skill and courage. Not only a humble winner but a gentleman unlike a certain overweening and peevish player in red. (By the way, isn't TW's chronic childlike behavior becoming nauseating?)
Thirdly, the patrons are huge winners. Without their roars and massive presence, the back nine drama would be lessened. They are a terrific boost to the theatre of Sunday afternoon at Augusta.
Fourthly, all of us golfers are winners. Each year Augusta inspires us all to go play this maddening and joyful game. I'm so inspired by this past week, I can't wait to tee it up. Good or bad, it will be wonderful. For that is golf.
What a beautiful month April is!
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