DJ's Masterclass We had to wait a long time for the 2020 Masters, but Dustin Johnson made sure it was worth it with a stunning 20-under tournament record. The quiet-mannered American stalked the course with the swagger and calmness of a true champion. His golf was out of this world. DJ avoided the big mistakes (unfortunately, the same couldn't be said for Tiger after a 10 on the par-3 12th) and took birdies as they came.
At one stage his lead was cut to just a single stroke on Sunday afternoon, giving the chasing pack and a resurgent Rory a glimmer of hope, only to put his foot down on the accelerator and never look back. A fully deserved Green Jacket and he'll rightly be the favourite once again come April. DJ's story speaks for itself: four times he has led in a Major going into Sunday but never converted.
Well, I guess it was fifth time lucky! And, as Butch Harmon said during the coverage: "he's the closest we've seen to Tiger". Having been to the Augusta Masters several times before, it's fair to say that the softer conditions were definitely favourable to good scoring. However, the skill level that these guys were showing us was unbelieveable. I know that Shona Wilson was very pleased about Dustin Johnston's win this year as she had Dustin in this year's Pro Shop Masters Sweepstake!
The irony is that Shona should have been at Augusta with myself and a group of members to watch Dustin recieve his Green Jacket. But as with so many other things this year, the Thurlestone Augusta Trip has been moved to April 2021 (hopefully) due to Augusta's 'no patrons policy' this year.
We are all very much looking forward to that as the Masters Tournament never disappoints! Please see the Proshop's Masters Sweepstake results below:
Masters Champion Dustin Johnson Shona Wilson- who won £50 Tied 2nd - Cameron Smith - Martin Oakes Monger- who won £35 Tied 2nd - Sungae Im - Ken Brown- who won £35 Best European outside Top 3 - Rory McIlroy Jon Doyle who won £15 Best US Player outside Top 3 - Justin Thomas Pam Adams who won £15 Best Rest of the World outside Top 3 - Corey Conners Eric Harris who won £15 Par 3 Winner - Not played! Lowest Round of the week - 65 Shared by Shona Wilson, Eric Harris and Roger Davis who all won £10 each All Proshop accounts have now been credited.
Thank you to everyone who entered and Congratulations to all the Prize Winners!
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