The kid didn’t flinch.
Sam Bennett, the 23-year-old U.S. Amateur champion who is playing in his first Masters, stunned the Augusta National galleries when he shot a 4-under 68 in the opening round Thursday to get to 4-under.
“Everybody coming into the week was, ‘Yeah, hope you get Low Am,’’’ Bennett said. “I was like, ‘There’s a green jacket on the line.’ I feel like I belong on this stage. I knew my golf was good enough to compete out here. I’ve found myself in a situation that now I’ve got a golf tournament that I can go out and win.’’
“The hard work’s done. I made the cut as an amateur. I kind of made my mark. Now it’s time for me to go out and enjoy, soak it all in, be able to play the weekend at the Masters. I mean, growing up as a kid, if you would have told me that, I would have said you’re probably crazy.
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