Australian golfer Cam Davis has lifted the lid on a secret practice round at Augusta National with the legend Tiger Woods.
The eyes of the sporting world are on Woods – not for the first time – as he decides whether to take part in the Masters or not.
Golf’s most prestigious tournament begins at Augusta on Thursday night (AEST) and five-time champion Woods is yet to reveal whether he will walk to the tee box, or whether last year’s car accident will force him to sit out.
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The sporting great had his right leg badly damaged in the single-vehicle accident, and he has not played a professional tournament since.
On Sunday, Masters first-timer Davis stepped out for a practice round at the famous course, when he was joined by an unexpected partner.
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He went around Augusta with Woods and has now spoken publicly about what he witnessed.
“I tried to pick his brain a little bit but just enjoy being in his presence,” Davis said.
“I’ve met him a couple of times, but that’s the first time I’ve played any golf with him.
“That was an enjoyable first go around here. No fans, just quiet, a hit with Tiger was nice.
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“He’s hitting the shots you know you should hit, but it’s just executing them. He wasn’t doing anything special, but he was playing well, looking pretty solid.
“He’s still a little slow going up a couple of the hills at 17 and 18… I mean I was as well. He’s been through a lot more than I have.
“He’s striking it well, he’s hitting it far enough to play the holes the way you need to play them.”
While Woods has been a presence at the Masters since his maiden win in 1997, Davis is preparing to play the event for the first time.
The Sydneysider is still coming to grips with the fact he will be taking part in golf’s most cherished field.
“When I first got here it was a dream come true,” Davis said.
“I was trying to let the fanboy in me just embrace it for a couple of days, then try to settle it down.
“Sitting there, seeing everything you’ve seen on TV in person, I think that is the biggest thing.”
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