Augusta Update

Hello from Augusta, where it will be another day of Masters green mixed with the yellow haze of South Georgia pollen.This is the third day of practice rounds for Masters Week and the annual Par-3 tournament will be played later today. It is a great tradition here.. It is a laid back day when the golfers have fun with the gallaries and some of the greats like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, who no longer play the tournament, will be on display..It is also a day we are used to seeing the golfers bring their families along..The children wear jumpsuits just like the caddies with their names on the back.It’s a part of the fun that makes for lasting memories.. Phil Mickleson loves this day, and yesterday told us how the pictures he takes of his family each year find a special place in his home. It has been well reported that Mickleson’s wife is fighting breast cancer. When asked about her yesterday, the two-time Masters Champion chose his words carefully, saying  the long

term outlook is good,but for now it is a day to day battle. Mickleson wasn’t sure if his children would be able to make it to the Par-3 tournament  today, but he was hopeful that they would be here..It’s head to believe that this is Mickleson’s 18th Masters Tournament.. I was here for his first, as a bright eyed college phenom from Arizona State.. You know what?? I hope Phil Mickleson’s family can make here too..