Source: BroBible
Summary
The Masters is considered one of the most challenging golf tournaments, with the permanent fixture of Augusta National preventing golfers from achieving a score of 62. The article highlights the highest and lowest opening round scores in Masters history, including Doug Ford’s 94 in 2000, Tommy Aaron’s 92 in 2003, Horton Smith’s 92 in 1962, and Ben Crenshaw’s 91 in 2015. On the other hand, Lloyd Mangrum, Mike Donald, Jordan Spieth, and Greg Norman have recorded some of the lowest opening round scores, with Norman’s 63 in 1996 being the lowest.
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The habit gets a new name.
Golfers try to conquer Augusta National, but the course always wins. The Masters is a test of endurance, and even the best golfers can have a bad day. A score of 62 is the holy grail, but it’s never been achieved. Instead, we get scores of 94 and 92 from golfers who should know better. And then there are the ones who get it right, like Greg Norman’s 63 in 1996. But even he couldn’t keep it up. The Masters is a cruel mistress.
Maybe the real challenge is just showing up.
Author: Evan Null
