The Shark at the Masters

photo credit: Ted Van Pelt   After 7 long years, Greg Norman returns to the Masters in 2009.  His 3rd place finish, at age 53, in the 2008 British Open, earned him a place in the starting line-up.  Norman is obviously no stranger to Augusta National and the Masters.  

His first Masters appearance was in 1981 at age 26 when he finished 4th.  Since then he’s come as close to winning as you can get.  In a 1987 playoff, Larry Mize chipped in on the par 4 eleventh hole from a distance of 140 ft.  In 1996, after a record tying 63 in the first round he leads by six going into the final round when he shoots 78 and loses to Nick Faldo.

Can the 54 yr. old Australian make the greatest Masters comeback ever?  Don’t be surprised if he does.