Just when you thought Tiger was hunting down his prey up the leader board and Phil was itching for his 3rd Green Jacket, the unexpected happened, someone other than those two won The Masters.
I think Argentina deserved this one. After the mis-hap with De Vincenzo at the '68 Masters, Angel Cabrera redeems his fellow countryman and brings home the Green Jacket. A kind of sleeper in the tournament the whole time, Cabrera didn't really make any major moves to put himself in contention. It doesn't help that Tiger and Phil were the only group being broadcasted by CBS. Cabrera just played an average round of golf as did Perry and Campbell.
Your heart has to go out for Kenny Perry, though. Don't give up on him now, but when is he going to have as good of a chance like he did last weekend? His goal of 20 wins seemed to be in reach after the win in Arizona. Now The Masters, leading after the 3rd round, this was his best chance.
With his ball alone in the fairway, Chad Campbell had an opportunistic moment with his second shot. After a bail-out right in the green-side bunker, it wasn't looking too hopeful. After is impressive sand shot, once again, it came down to putting. Unfortunately for Campbell, the flat stick failed him.
On the second playoff hole between Perry and Cabrera, both stepped up to the tee and striped their drives like it was a Monday practice round. However, after Perry's second shot you kind of had the feeling that this one was Cabrera's for the taking. An easy 2-putt for the jacket and it was all over.
When Angel returns home to Argentina, I hope De Vicenzo is there waiting so he can feel what It's like to put on a Green Jacket. It's too bad, there should be 2 Green Jackets in that country.
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