Talking about the importance of the Masters is redundant, as for many it is the most prestigious golf competition in the world. Most golfers are highly motivated to participate in this tournament, fully aware of its importance and prestigious reputation.
Billy Horschel is one of the golfers who has played in this tournament for years, but has never excelled in this tournament.
Fans wondered what was the reason for Horschel's lackluster games, and the experienced golfer revealed what it was all about in an interview with the media.
Billy admits that he feels quite anxious playing in this tournament, admitting that he does not feel comfortable at Augusta National.
“I get excited, I get anxious. The most nervous I ever get is the four tees shots, rounds one, two, three and four at Augusta. That first tee shot is the most nervous I am anywhere, ever.
I was nowhere near as nervous at The open Championship last year at Royal Troon on Sunday when I was leading waiting to tee off as I am at Augusta.
Me and Augusta have never got on very well, I’ve never shot sub-70 there and I just feel like one swing at the wrong time you’re in the worst spot you could possibly be.
I just think the comfort level, I’m not nearly as comfortable on that golf course.”- he said.
Modifications
As a golfer who belongs to the very top, it is clear that he will have to change something in his game, but it seems that it would be even more necessary to have a different mindset when it comes to this tournament.
It is obvious that the strong pressure before this tournament, as well as the expectations, bring negative consequences for Horschel.
In his words, you can feel that Billy has given up on this prestigious competition, which he admits is of great importance.
