Masters Memories

Ian Baker-Finch recalls Adam Scott's dramatic 2013 victory at Augusta National – a win that ended Australia's 77 years of hurt

Jason Day struggled on the greens in the final round

I asked Baker-Finch if he or any of the other Australians at Augusta had the chance after the various presentation ceremonies and media commitments to see Scott and share in the moment. Sadly, the late finish to the event and with the weather turning for the worst, he did not.

"I was down on the 12th in the dark and the rain and by the time I got back to the CBS compound afterwards, it was all over. It was pouring with rain and there was a big storm closing in so I flew home to Florida at about 9.30 that night.

"I talked to Adam the next day and shared phone calls and texts with his father Phil. Grades (Wayne Grady) was also there working for BBC, whether he got a chance to see Adam afterwards, I don’t know."

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Written by Paul Prendergast

Photography by AFP

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