The Chilean spoke after completing the first round of the Augusta Masters, in which he shared the course with the legendary American golfer.
When years from now Joaquín Niemann will remember his time at the 2022 Augusta Masters, he will barely remember that he finished the first round with a -3 card. Yes, for sure, he will remember that he had to share a group with Tiger Woods, and he will also not forget that there were times when he had the opportunity to lead the competition, in full view of the world. whole, who wanted to see the return of the American golf legend after 14 months of recovery. Without a doubt, an unforgettable week for Joaco.
“I felt very comfortable, I knew everyone was going to go crazy with Tiger. With Louis (Oosthuizen) we laughed because it was funny to see how when he (Woods) was hitting everything was very calm and after he had hit him we could hear conversations” said the talagantino, once the day of competition was over.
Despite the crowds, lights and anticipation, Niemann tries to take it easy: “He (Tiger Woods) has been one of my idols since I was a kid, but I take him more as a competitor. I think when the day is over it’s an amazing feeling to be around him, but before that, I was focused on mine.” .
In any case, Joaco does not lose the north and knows that the important thing is to qualify for the weekend, in one of the most important tournaments of the circuit: “There’s still a long way to go, but it’s a good way to start the week, to feel comfortable. It will be very useful for me to be able to play well these two days, because everyone will follow Tiger, and if we can have possibilities this weekend “ .
Source: Latercera
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