AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Thomas Pieters has imagined himself sinking the winning putt at Augusta National countless times.
The 25-year-old Masters rookie from Belgium has a chance to make that happen after shooting a stellar 68 on Friday that left him in a four-way tie for the lead.
Pieters said he grew up watching the Masters and dreamed of success in the year’s first major, outdueling the game’s best to earn the green jacket.
“I’ve holed the winning putt about a million times,” he said. “Hopefully, one day” for real.
Maybe this Sunday.
Pieters has taken to the challenging layout at Augusta National like few first-timers in history.