Oliver Wilson Diary: Problems with putting mar debut
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Englishman Oliver Wilson, who played for Augusta State University from 2000-03, is sharing his experiences in his Masters debut with The Augusta Chronicle in a diary.
After a 2-under-par start, Wilson shot 39 on the back nine for an opening 73.
I'm disappointed. Even with a "B" game, a "C" game, I was disappointed not to post a score.
I was nervous to start the round. I made a 15-foot birdie putt on No. 5 that settled me. I hit a great shot at No. 6 and then hit a good putt. It just didn't go in.
At No. 7, I hit it to 12 feet and made it. At 8, I hit a great shot, a little pitch, to four feet and made it. Then I felt comfortable and relaxed.
I had a short putt on No. 9, about four feet for birdie, and missed it. To turn at 3-under would've been very tidy for my first Masters.
I was pleased with the way I finished the front nine. I felt like I was swinging at it well. I got into a nice rhythm and strung a few good shots together.
I've just been struggling with a feeling that I've got a pull in me. So standing on No. 11 I hit it well right. I hit it to 15 feet and missed that. On 12, I actually hit a good shot that ended up in the front bunker. If I hit a couple of those par putts and get some momentum, I'm in pretty good shape.
No. 13 was tough. I slipped on my second shot and just caught it a little weak and it went into the water. It was very disappointing.
All in all, it was a B-minus day. I didn't hole any putts. Afterward, I went to the range and certainly figured something out. We'll see.
I probably need to shoot 67 or 68 tomorrow (today). I think I'll be a lot more relaxed. I know I need to go shoot a good score now. I'll go and find a way to do something. I'm at my best when my back's against the wall.
| 1st Round | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | T |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Rnd | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 73 |
| Tot. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
