Chris Gotterup Scouts Augusta National With Family Ahead of Masters Debut

Overview

• He made his first visit to Augusta National last week, playing with a club member and bringing his father and brother for a full-day tour and rounds on the championship and par-3 courses.
• He arranged access after a representative contacted the pro shop, learning that guests must play with a member and that players can typically bring two guests.
• He said the 18th tee chute felt much tighter than it appears on television, the second green looked smaller without spectators, and the first green was more severe than expected.
• His favorite hole from the scouting trip was the par-4 seventh, and he left with souvenirs for family, including hats and a deck of playing cards.
• He plans to tweak practice to handle draw-favoring tee shots despite being a natural fader as he competes at Bay Hill and finalizes his Masters prep.