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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Of all the potential scenarios at this 82nd Masters, it wasn’t difficult to discern the patrons’ preference for a winner.
A Rory McIlroy Grand Slam? They cheered lustily on the first tee, but that dream soon fizzled.
A historic Jordan Spieth comeback? They stirred the pines, but he bogeyed the 72nd hole.
A feel-good Rickie Fowler win? They implored him to finish, but ultimately he fell one stroke shy.
And so the only one left to cheer late Sunday was Patrick Nathaniel Reed, who has seamlessly played the role of both hero and villain during his turbulent career.