What First Coast, South Georgia players are saying about the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. | The Masters Tournament is almost here for the 91-player field and the hay should be in the barn in terms of getting their games ready for the annual Augusta National test beginning on April 9. First Coast and South Georgia players in the field shared thoughts on their week of preparation, their view of how a dry, firm, and fast course will play, and even a little speculation about how they’d spend a day at the Masters if they were a fan.

Cameron Smith, Ponte Vedra Beach On the condition of the golf course “It’s in great shape ... it seems like the grass is really full. It’s always in good condition but it seems like there’s just a little bit more grass.

There’s no rain in the forecast and they can really do whatever they want. I feel like it will be firm and fast. ” On what he’s learned by playing the Masters nine times “Just be smart.

You’ve obviously got to play good golf. I think it’s a place where if you’re playing really good, you can be super-aggressive. If you’re not playing so good, you have to play really smart and kind of get to the positions where you can get up and down.