Sunday, April 10, 2005
Final Round
It appears the weather will cooperate to allow The Masters to wrap up today. Play opens with 27 holes remaining for three golfers who have separated from the field, Chris DiMarco, Thomas Bjorn, and Tiger Woods. I am a fan of all three and would be pleased with any of them winning the tournament, but here is the reality: all three of them already know who will win.
Chris DiMarco is a tough competitor, and he spent last night convincing himself he is ready to break through and win a major. Thomas Bjorn is a fine player and is hoping for the best, trying to trust his game. Tiger Woods is the best player in the history of the game playing on the course where he has experienced some of his greatest victories.
Bjorn will become a spectator today. DiMarco will make a mistake at some point in today's play, allowing doubt to creep in. Someone from the pack will try to sneak into the mix with a good final round, but Tiger will do whatever he has to do to take the title.
Tiger will enjoy the green jacket ceremony, when defending champion and Woods rival Phil Mickelson will have to present the winner's green jacket to Woods.
Chris DiMarco is a tough competitor, and he spent last night convincing himself he is ready to break through and win a major. Thomas Bjorn is a fine player and is hoping for the best, trying to trust his game. Tiger Woods is the best player in the history of the game playing on the course where he has experienced some of his greatest victories.
Bjorn will become a spectator today. DiMarco will make a mistake at some point in today's play, allowing doubt to creep in. Someone from the pack will try to sneak into the mix with a good final round, but Tiger will do whatever he has to do to take the title.
Tiger will enjoy the green jacket ceremony, when defending champion and Woods rival Phil Mickelson will have to present the winner's green jacket to Woods.
