There was something strangely soothing about him being back in Augusta, like all was right with the world again. He was there in spirit last year, but not physically, his absence unquestionably leaving the Masters feeling diminished.
But Butch Harmon was back, having had to socially distance from his Nevada home last time around, Zooming in his observations, and if there wasn’t already a big smiley head on the fella, it was even beamier when Ewen Murray greeted him in person.
“Welcome back, Grandad,” said Ewen, Butch not remotely offended, possibly even landing a smacker on Ewen’s lips.
Nick Dougherty was chuffed to have Butch back too, but that joy faded a touch when the pair browsed through old Masters memories, hitting upon Adam Scott’s 2013 play-off triumph over Angel Cabrera.
“Angel Cabrera! The poor guy’s in prison now! How about that?”
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- April 8, 2022
