Masters memories
Ahead of the 86th Masters, Golfweek conducted its annual survey, this year getting takes on many things Masters from a number of players. Here’s what they said about their most vivid memory at the tournament:
I have many memories, but the one that stands out is Tiger chipping in on No. 16. That crazy chip-in.”
– Abraham Ancer
I was always allowed to stay up late even though it was a school night in England. And I think it was on the BBC back in the day. And they had this theme music that I remember. And watching Nick Faldo back in the day.” – Justin Rose
I’ve watched the Masters forever, but my best memory is when I first went to the Masters in 2009. I was able to go to the practice rounds and watched the pros go at it. It was pretty sweet.”
– 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed
It was watching Tiger chip in on 16. You can’t forget that.” – Xander Schauffele
My dad took me in ’05 and the first shot I ever saw was Tiger putting on seven. It was a 30-footer with about 8-feet of break, and he made it and I’m like, ‘OK, I know this guy’s good, but he’s not God.’ ”
– Will Zalatoris
Greg Norman losing in 1996 because I was a Greg Norman fan. I was a kid and we went to my dad’s friend’s house to watch and they had just teed off when we left and by the time we got there his lead was gone and I was like, ‘Oh, boy, even the best can lose big leads in a hurry.’ ” – Kevin Kisner “
I don’t remember Jack in ’86 because I was only 6. I remember watching Nick Faldo win in a playoff in ’89 and that god awful sweater he was wearing. And I’ll never forget Freddie in ’92. That was so cool because you thought he was destined to win and then the shot on 12 when it didn’t roll into the water was unbelievable.”