Chalk One Up for South Africa: Trevor Immelman Wins '08 Masters

Before I continue, I must apologize. Don't really know who I'm apologizing to, because nobody reads this...but I've been away from writing for a couple weeks. Main reason: I escaped the dreadful winter for a few days to sunny Palm Springs, California. Will post pics soon enough...

Anyway, let's talk Masters.

Trevor Immelman became the first South African to win the Masters since his boyhood idol Gary Player did it 30 years ago.

Well done Mr. Immelman. He's certainly coming into his own on Tour. Can't knock his play all week. He hit the ball better than anybody all week, especially his tee-game. Didn't hurt that he made a few putts, but hey, to win the Masters you've gotta make a lot of putts. That's where Tiger struggled...couldn't buy a putt, even with his wallet.
Immelman finished at 8-under, followed by Tiger at 5-under. That's 2 years in a row Tiger has played second fiddle at Augusta. Oh well, so he'll only win 3 majors this year.