He made a birdie. At least he can say he made a birdie at Augusta.
James Piot, the Michigan State senior and reigning U.S. Amateur champion, didn't get off to the preferred start at the Masters, carding a 9-over 81 that featured a triple-bogey at the famous par-5 13th hole in the opening round of the season's first major championship Thursday.
Piot struggled with his driving, and when he did find the fairway, his irons were a bit loose. He'll know to go low Friday afternoon to make the cut and have a run at low-amateur honors.