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PGA Tour golfer Michael Kim is taking part in in his second Masters look, having edged into the highest 50 and snagged an invite. Since touching down in Augusta, Kim has been sharing his journey with followers by means of a social media diary.

Monday’s apply spherical was off-limits to spectators on account of unhealthy climate, but Kim managed to get some swings in. During his downtime, he took to social media to kick off his diary, the place he not solely raved about a incredible omelet he had for breakfast but in addition spilled the beans on the Masters’ distinctive custom of pairing gamers collectively and making them share lockers.

Kim discovered himself sharing space with J. J. Spaun and could not resist revealing simply how a lot Spaun had splurged on the professional store upon his arrival. “Players have to share lockers with another player,” Kim posted online.

“My locker mate is JJ Spaun. I opened the locker and all his purchases from the pro shop were in there… I think he spent most of his players’ champ earnings this week. It was impressive. (He moved it out soon).”

In addition to those candid revelations, Kim continued to chronicle his apply expertise and even offered followers with some insights into the famed course. “I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to do anything today, but the rain stayed away for a while so I was actually able to practice a little bit,” he shared additional.

“My coach Sean was there and he was able to see some of the misses that I had been dealing with the last couple weeks. Overall action was very good, but felt like my clubface was slightly too closed at times. I generally play better with a neutral to slightly open face so it was an easy adjustment to commit to.”

He additionally described his initial impressions of Augusta National’s short sport services and talked about the distinctive qualities of the bunkers, elaborating in his feedback: “The short game area is so good here on the tournament range. The greens are contoured similar to the greens on the course so I was able to get some good work done. I really don’t like it when practice areas don’t match the course style.

“The bunkers right here really feel barely completely different than different programs. It feels heavy/sticky. The ball comes off a little slower in my opinion. Will keep monitoring that.

“Greens aren’t that fast yet but healthy. I’m not sure what conditions will be like when the tournament begins but I know from last time that practice days can be VERY different from tournament days.”

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Having final competed on the Masters in 2019 with out making the cut, the 31 yr outdated golfer has a single win on the PGA Tour, a victory attained on the John Deere Classic in 2018. After kicking off the season on a robust be aware, Kim’s updates recommend he is aiming to deal with Augusta with a renewed strategy and poise.

To secure a spot on the Masters, golfers who have not beforehand claimed the title or haven’t got exemptions from latest main victories should rank within the highest 50 the week earlier than the match. Kim had a nail-biting wait on the latest Houston Open however managed to clinch the No. 50 spot because the competitors wrapped up.

This achievement was a important milestone for Kim, who has since been scrambling to rearrange tickets for his family and friends on the final minute. “It’s been a lot of trying to handle logistics of where I’m going to stay, who I’m going to give tickets to, trying to figure out all the other logistical side stuff with family and friends coming in,” Kim shared with Skratch.