As a keen viewer of the Masters for the last 18 years I can't disagree more with the articles sentiments. I have never seen as gripping a first 3 days than this one. Nobody has run away with it in the style of Tiger 10 years ago, we are all set for the most dramatic final round of a major ever!!
Yes the course is brutal but the big numbers that have been run up, Applebys 7 and Ogilvys 9, are all the result of poor shots and poor course management. I have yet to see a good shot go unrewarded.
The original vision of MacKenzie has been changed certainly, for the better I believe. Lets face it, the game is different nowadays and golf courses have to adapt to the increasing skill levels of the players.
"The cheers have left augusta" This quote does not tell the whole story. The weather is positively freezing for that part of the world so its highly likely a lot of patrons have walked in or just have their hands in their pockets.
Rest assured that the player with the lowest score will win, and will deserve that green jacket. The challenge is there for all, the challenge is fair but firm.
Bring on 19:30 GMT!!I will be glued to this one.