AUGUSTA, Ga. – Sometimes it just takes a change in attitude to change results.
Webb Simpson spoke Thursday afternoon about giving Augusta National the respect it deserves. This was after Simpson posted a 5-under 67, the result of such an appreciative and respectful approach.
In eight previous Masters starts, Simpson has two top-20 finishes, both coming in his recent two appearances. His T-5 last year is his best finish in any major since he won the 2012 U.S. Open.
So why the 180 at Augusta?
“We just started playing a little more conservative,” Simpson said after his round.