The men’s major golf season kicks off this week at The Masters, where five English hopefuls are among those looking to secure the Green Jacket at Augusta National.
The men’s major golf season kicks off this week at The Masters and there will be a few Englishmen vying to get their hands on the coveted green jacket. While the major has, since its inception in 1934, been dominated by American winners - only 24 of the tournaments being won by non-Americans - those Englishmen that have won it have made their mark. From Sir Nick Faldo's hat-trick of victories to Danny Willett's shock win, they made their moment count at Augusta National.
He has seven top 10 finishes in majors and renowned golf instructor Butch Harmon, who has worked with Fleetwood, is backing him to get over the line in the first of 2024. 'I think he's ready to break out and win a major,' Harmon said. 'He's got a great game for Augusta, he is a right-to-left player. 'In our two years together he's improved every aspect of his game. He's a very consistent player, he handles the situation well when he gets in there.
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