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Posted April 5, 2018, 7:16 pm
BY
Doug Stutsman
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Staff Writer

Larry Mize's cut streak in danger after opening 76 at Masters

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    Larry Mize holds his ball after finishing No. 2 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

Larry Mize has one goal entering Friday’s second round: get back to even par.

“That’s what I’m shooting for,” Mize said. “We’re 4-over right now, so I’d love to get back to even tomorrow. And, look, if I get to even then maybe take it a little deeper.”

After making the cut the past two years at Augusta National, Mize is in danger of ending his streak following an opening-round 76.

The 1987 Masters champion started steady Thursday, parring his first five holes. However, after a bogey on No. 6, Mize played his ensuing six holes in 5-over, including a double-bogey on No. 11.

“I got off to a rough start,” Mize said. “I was missing a lot of greens and forcing myself to get up and down on almost every hole. As they say, pros who putt for par and dogs that chase cars — it’s never good.”

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The Augusta native regrouped with birdies on Nos. 13 and 15, which Mize admitted, “Probably saved my round.”

“Getting those two birdies was key,” he said. “I really needed that spark. Hopefully I can continue playing the way I did there on (Nos. 13 and 15).”

Mize, 59, hit only six of 18 greens in regulation, while finishing Thursday’s round with 28 putts. He hit 12 of 14 fairways.

“I came in here playing poorly and I’d love to turn it around a little bit,” Mize said. “It’s tough to play this golf course when you’re not hitting it very well.”

After missing the cut four-straight years from 2010-13, Mize has made the cut three out of the last four Masters.

“I really hope to make the cut,” Mize said. “It would mean a lot to keep playing the weekend.”

Hole By Hole Scores
Round 1
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Tot
Par 4 5 4 3 4 3 4 5 4 36 4 4 3 5 4 5 3 4 4 36 72
Rnd 4 5 4 3 4 4 5 5 5 39 4 6 3 4 4 4 3 5 4 37 76
Tot 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 3 5 5 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 +4

 

 

Masters Record

Year Place Score Round Earnings
1 2 3 4
2017 52 +17 74 76 79 76 $ 27,720
2016 T52 +13 76 73 78 74 $ 24,900
2015 T80 +7 78 73     $ 10,000
2014 51 +16 74 72 79 79 $ 22,680
2013 T62 +5 73 76     $ 10,000
2012 T65 +7 76 75     $ 10,000
2011 T82 +6 73 77     $ 10,000
2010 T49 +4 76 72     $ 10,000
2009 T30 -1 67 76 72 72 $ 46,575
2008 91 +14 77 81     $ 10,000
2007 90 +17 83 78     $ 10,000
2006 T42 +8 75 72 77 72 $ 25,900
2005 T74 +9 78 75     $ 5,000
2004 T58 +6 76 74     $ 5,000
2003 T58 +8 78 74     $ 5,000
2002 T46 +4 74 74     $ 5,000
2001 T59 +4 74 74     $ 5,000
2000 T25 +4 78 67 73 74 $ 37,567
1999 23 +2 76 70 72 72 $ 41,600
1998 T58 +8 73 79     $ 5,000
1997 T30 +6 79 69 74 72 $ 17,145
1996 T23 +3 75 71 77 68 $ 25,000
1995 T56 +3 76 71     $ 1,500
1994 3 -6 68 71 72 71 $ 136,000
1993 T20 E 67 74 74 73 $ 17,000
1992 T6 -7 73 69 71 68 $ 43,829
1991 T17 -5 72 71 66 74 $ 18,920
1990 T14 E 70 76 71 71 $ 20,650
1989 T26 +5 72 77 69 75 $ 8,240
1988 T45 +16 78 71 76 79 $ 3,400
1987 1 -3 70 72 72 71 $ 162,000
1986 T16 -2 75 74 72 65 $ 12,000
1985 T47 +10 71 75 76 76 $ 2,115
1984 T11 -4 71 70 71 72 $ 13,200

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