Adam Scott had Australians setting their alarms early on Monday morning but a second Green Jacket wasn’t to be.
Adam Scott had Australians setting their alarms early on Monday morning but a second Green Jacket wasn’t to be.
Scott was looking for some Sunday magic at Augusta National but a lukewarm putter made the job tough for the Queenslander.
Three birdies wasn’t enough to overcome four bogeys with Scott shooting a final round 1-over the card.
With rounds of 75, 69, 69, 73 Scott finishes his 2017 Masters campaign on 2-under the card and tied 9th.
“I was looking for something special today and it wasn’t even close in all areas. At times I was in position to take advantage, I didn’t, standing in the middle of the second fairway with a 4‑iron in and hit a terrible shot,” said Scott.
“Then missed a short putt on 3 and my momentum was off to the wrong start.
“I was fighting and it’s hard to feel comfortable all the time out there, especially on a Sunday. So, it wasn’t going my way,” added Scott, who showed plenty of fight.
“I battled hard and got myself into position on 15 when I had to kind of have a crack. I hit it out to the right and get yourself in a nice position or throw it in there close and make eagle and then maybe birdie two, a couple of the last and finish at 8.
“I missed by a yard or two and made bogey and then unfortunately bogeyed 17. But it was all over by then.”
Jason Day fought back from a tough start to his Masters campaign shooting weekend rounds of 69 and 71.
Sunday was a mixed round for Day who fired five birdies, including two to finish, and three bogeys to complete his week on 2-over the card and T23.
“A couple of birdies was good. Obviously kind of a touch and go week for me this week,” said Day.
“I’m looking forward to coming back next year. It’s always a pleasure to come here. It was a fun week.”
Marc Leishman was the leading Aussie after the first round but with rounds of 73, 74, 78 and 71 he finished T43 on 8-over the card.
“Obviously a disappointing week, but a few more bad positions and where not to hit it. The hard conditions the first two days, you play conservative and yesterday just a bad stretch of holes. And I was hoping to make enough birdies,” said Leishman, who’s final round was highlighted by an eagle at the par-4 7th hole.
“Obviously you hit anywhere past the hole there and to the left and as long as it doesn’t go long you’ve got a chance. It was a nice one to hear ‑‑ it was nice to hear the roar.”
Curtis Luck rounded out the Aussie contingent to make the weekend at The Masters. In his Major debut and last tournament as an amateur he fired rounds of 78, 72, 75, 72 to be T46 on 9-over the card.
Enjoying his week at Augusta National, especially his four holes birdie stretch today, Luck is now ready to begin his Professional career.
“It’s been an amazing week. I’ve enjoyed it thoroughly. I’m hoping that I’ll be here in the future; hopefully next year would be very nice,” said Luck.
“To go out, as my last amateur round at the Masters is pretty special.
“I started playing competitive amateur golf when I was about 14, 15. So just over five years to here. I’m ready to go.
“I’m excited to try and make some money and I’m excited to make my way through the pro ranks, or at least give it a good crack.”