Masters champ opens up on health issues as he | Golf News

Fred Couples is up in opposition to a distinctive problem this week, revealing he’s been combating off a virus main up to the distinguished Masters match at Augusta National. Despite profitable the long-lasting inexperienced jacket in 1992 and solely lacking two Masters since then, the 65-year-old faces a grueling contest on his fortieth look on the Georgia course.

His preparation was hampered by health issues that emerged after Tuesday’s follow spherical. “I’ve got this virus. Two weeks ago, it was in here, and then it was the other virus, and now I just got a mean cough, and I’m a little congested. But I’m fine… I feel okay. I’m a little sick. For almost three weeks now,” the golf legend advised reporters.

“But I’m getting some strength back, and I’m trying to hit it hard and where I can reach most of the holes.” Even although he admits to the problem, Couples stays decided to present a sturdy efficiency regardless of not being at full power.

Despite his age, the seasoned golfer continues to hone his expertise, taking part within the PGA Champions Tour and taking part in 4 occasions this season. As Couples nears 70, he has been given the inexperienced gentle to proceed competing within the occasion for the subsequent two years, along with his sport seemingly in good condition.

“I always thought there was some kind of an age requirement and there really isn’t, but now there’s more of a, you know, how do you play requirement,” Couples shared after taking part in a follow spherical with Justin Thomas, Adam Scott, and Brooks Koepka.

“So I feel good about my game. Like I said, I was at a Bridgestone outing, and on the way back, we called Steve at Augusta, and he gave me the news, and the six-hour flight home kind of went fast.

“So I can play this 12 months and subsequent 12 months for sure, however I do not need to come right here as some clown simply attempting to play golf. I obtained one more day to keep swinging exhausting, and I like the course, as everyone knows, and I feel the course is taking part in excellent.

“The greens are a little – we all agreed the greens were a little slower than normal.

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“Hate saying that, however I’m sure they will pace ’em up. But they’re firm. After all of the rain, they know how to get rid of water.”