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2017 Masters: What’s Next for the Amateurs?

By Gary Healy

Apr 9, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Augusta National Golf Club Chairman William Payne presents Stewart Hagestad with the low amateur trophy after the final round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Augusta National Golf Club Chairman William Payne presents Stewart Hagestad with the low amateur trophy after the final round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Curtis Luck hits his tee shot on the second hole during Tuesday practice rounds at at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports /

Curtis Luck: US Amateur Champion, Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion

Curtis Luck’s debut came in a group that was nothing short of star-studded. His first round tee time pairing was with Danny Willett, last year’s green jacket winner, and Matt Kuchar, who is currently 21st in the Official World Golf Rankings.

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Although it was his first crack at The Masters, Luck seemed cool, calm, and collected, both on the first tee and throughout most of his four rounds at Augusta. Unfortunately for Luck, as with most of the players in The Masters field, pars were hard to come by.

Luck’s play was characterized mostly with the sheer tee-to-green difficulty faced by players at the Masters. He only hit 54% of his greens throughout the tournament, a stat which was not helped by the fact that he only hit 50% of his fairways. 

Although Luck did not have as easy of a time as others had this week, it is still a good showing from the Amateur in his first ever crack at the Masters. Luck may not have gone low, but he made the cut, a distinction not many Amateurs that compete ever get to be a part of.

Luck announced that he would be sticking to his plan and turning pro now that The Masters is complete. The young Aussie already has a fan club.

Luck is definitely a golfer to watch and a player who definitely hasn’t seen the last of ANGC.

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