Going to the practice for The Masters

It's been a fabulous day here in Augusta. We got up at 5 am and drove across from the Holiday Inn to Hampton Inn to talk to the folk about storing the luggage which went well. Then we picked up tickets etc. from the Premier Sports agent who told us that the hotel ran the shuttle and we could have complimentary breakfast. We found cereal, fruit and yoghurt, toast, tea and coffee before heading out to the bus at 7am, and down to the course for the opening at 7.30.

There was a very experienced couple on the bus visiting the Masters for the tenth time! They gave us some good tips and showed us the way to the Main entrance when the bus dropped us.

We have spent 10hours walking and watching the golf. A was very chuffed to follow T. Watson who was playing with Martin Kaymer, Andy North and Randall Lewis. Tom was in great form and started 'skimmimg' the ball across the water at the 16th. It was just like skimming stones at the seaside, with the ball bouncing several times off the water and then up the bank onto the green. They all had a go, with Martin Kaymer going last - and he only went and holed it. The watching crowd yelled and applauded like it was a hole-in-one, it was great fun.
We also saw Cabrera, Vijay, Jiminez, Ollie, Gonzo, Quiros, and many more. We got a sandwich by the main scoreboard with hundreds of other visitors and had to look for the shade, it was very hot. 
When we got back to the hotel (by the bus that took us there), the hotel invited us to a barbecue by the pool with hamburgers and hotdogs,various salads, and beers, wine and soft drinks. Also there was lots of bottled water and even cakes for dessert! We collected our souvenirs, ticket holders and Masters hats, from the Premier Sports rep, and then it was time to put our feet up.





The Masters
Augusta National
Augusta
Premier Sports
Hampton Inn