Jack Nicklaus masterclass for Nicolas Colsaerts
EUROPEAN Ryder Cup hero Nicolas Colsaerts has been the beneficiary of a crash course in how to play Augusta from six-time Masters winner Jack Nicklaus ahead of his debut.
Colsaerts, who will become only the third Belgian to compete in the event, collared Nicklaus last week in Florida.
For someone who has never played in a Masters I feel pretty clued up.
“We pretty much spoke about every hole. It took an hour and we went fast, believe me. There is a lot to talk about,” said Colsaerts.
“He told me a few pin positions, a few shots that I might need to hit and the ones you don’t want to hit. Usually, you don’t really think about the shots you don’t want to hit but you do around here.
“For someone who has never played in a Masters I feel pretty clued up. It’s given me quite a boost to know I have the right eyes on certain parts of the golf course.”