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There’s one tradition at the Masters that doesn’t generate as much attention as, say the Par 3 Competition or the Champions Dinner, but is no less exciting. It’s the lottery that takes place to determine which media members covering the tournament will have the opportunity to play the course on Monday, just hours after the players have cleaned out their lockers.

Check out this story by Steve DiMeglio from USA Today summarizing his experience playing Augusta National as an 8 handicap yesterday. Then click on “Add Comment” and let us know how you think you would play.

Whether you are among the thousands of fortunate patrons in Augusta or one of millions watching from home, the final round of the Masters is always a must-see event. And this year was no different. With unpredictable wind gusts combining with tricky pin placements and the pressure of playing on Sunday at the Masters, players moved up and down the leaderboad as scores increased. In fact, the scoring average on Sunday (74.67) was more than two strokes higher than Saturday (72.58), the fourth largest increase in Masters history between rounds three and four.

All in all, a very entertaining week for players and fans, and, unofficially, the beginning of the golf season nationwide. We hope you’ll continue to visit the blog this year for all the latest news, images, interviews and insider information.

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Click on the slideshow to see how FootJoy players finished at the 2008 Masters

Another suspenseful “moving” day at the Masters as players fought hard to put themselves in position to contend for the championship on Sunday. With many player chasing their first major championship, you can expect the final round to be full of drama.

While Saturday began with rain that caused a suspension of play, it wasn’t long before the skies cleared, the conditions softened slightly and players once again tried to take advantage of the few birdie opportunities the course yielded. Check out the slideshow to see how some FootJoy players fared on Saturday.

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Click on the slideshow to see how FootJoy players are faring at the 2008 Masters

Defending champion Zach Johnson made a strong move up the leaderboard on Saturday after sharing low round of the day honors with a 4-under 68. Check out this post round interview to hear Zach’s thoughts on his round and the course and his expectations for the final round.

Click on the picture above to hear Zach’s round 3 interview.

The players teed off on schedule for round 2 under beautiful conditions. The forecast called for partly sunny skies, temperatures between 75-80 and winds around 10mph. The course should be drying out now after all the rain last weekend so look for scores to come back a bit over the weekend as the course firms up. Several FootJoy players continue to hover near the top of the leaderboard (Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood) while others made a charge on Friday to jump into the mix (Vijay Singh). Check out some photos from Friday in the latest slideshow from Augusta.

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Click on the slideshow to see how FootJoy players are faring at the 2008 Masters

Englishman Ian Poulter continues his solid play at the Masters and is just three shots off the lead as he looks to make a run at his first major championship this weekend. Poulter carded a 3-under 69 on Friday and now has only two bogeys through two rounds on a very demanding Augusta National golf course!

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Click on the slideshow below to see how some of the FootJoy players stand after round 1 and let us know what you think in the Comments section.

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Check out this slideshow of images from round 1 of the Masters

Round one is in the books at the Masters and several FootJoy players find themselves in contention, including Ian Poulter who fired a first round 2-under 70. Poulter’s round included a birdie at the par-5 second and an incredible ace at the par-3 16th, the 19th hole-in-one in Masters tournament history. Hear all about it in this post-round interview with Poulter, who held the lead at the time, and then let us know what you thought about round 1 in the Comments section!

Click on the picture above to hear Ian’s round 1 interview.

The Masters really gets underway on Wednesday with most players squeezing in one more early practice round before the Par 3 tournament tees off in the afternoon. Click on the slideshow below to see what FootJoy players have been wearing early in the week and let us know what you think in the Comments section.

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Can you guess which player was seen Wednesday wearing these MyJoys with the new camo pattern?

Spring is here and golf’s first major is upon us. Players have made the historic drive from Washington Road to Magnolia Lane and are ready to tee it up. And just as the best players in the world have prepared their games, FootJoy has prepared some slick styles especially for Augusta. The patterns may look familiar, but we’ve incorporated a special green that will let our FJ players feel right at home on arguably the most hallowed grounds in golf.

While it’s never a guarantee if or when they’ll wear these in competition, keep an eye out for many FootJoy players sporting special green and white shoes during the year’s first major. Check the names on the shoe tags to get an idea of who you might see wearing these beauties. We’ve also got some nice MyJoys (green and white, of course) making the trip to the Masters. Be sure to visit that slideshow on the blog as well.

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Can you guess which player might be wearing these at the Masters?

We wanted to give you a glimpse of some sweet MyJoys that made the trip to Augusta this year. Featuring the new DryJoys Tech and DryJoys Traditional styles, these beauties proudly display the green smooth #434 saddle color in honor of the season’s first major and will surely stand out in the huge crowd that annually gathers among the pine trees and azaleas.

Similar to the cool Classics we shipped down to Georgia, it’s never guaranteed the players will wear these in competition, but click on the link or image below to find out which of your favorite players could be wearing these shoes at Augusta.

And while you’re here on the new blog getting in the mood for the Masters, be sure to check out the slideshow featuring custom Classics being made for Adam Scot, Ian Poulter and Camilo Villegas.

If you like what you see, build your own custom shoes at MyJoys.com.

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We caught up with Zach Johnson recently as he prepares to return to the Masters as the defending champion. Watch the video below to hear his thoughts on the year since his dramatic victory, his final preparations for this year’s tournament, and more. Enjoy!

Check out this video to hear how 2000 Masters Champion Vijay Singh is preparing for this year’s tournament and what he thinks will be the keys to victory. Enjoy!

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