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Shaky start sinks Goosen's chances

By Jeff Bradley
ESPN The Magazine

Sunday, April 14, 2002

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- At least Retief Goosen was honest Saturday night. When asked how he thought he'd handle playing in the final pairing at The Masters with Tiger Woods, he said he would try to block everything out and play his own game. The key word was "try." Goosen knew it would not be easy. And, sure enough, after playing so consistently through 54 holes -- Goosen was the only player in the field to shoot in the 60s in each of the first three rounds -- he could not find that peaceful zone gol ...

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