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Posted April 10, 2014, 4:27 pm
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Steven Bowditch adapts to changing conditions

 

With warmer temperatures and clear skies, conditions at Augusta National Golf Club changed from a soggy Monday to a firm and fast Thursday.

Playing his first Masters Tour­nament, Steven Bow­ditch said he’s still learning something new on every hole as he goes through each round. That includes the changing conditions.

“Compared to Wednesday, they’re probably a foot and a half, two feet quicker on the flat putt,” Bowditch said. “So you can imagine what that does to it.”

Bowditch shot 2-over-par 74 Thursday in his first competitive round at Augusta National. The 30-year-old Aus­tralian, who won the Texas Open last month to make the field, said he was pleased with his first round.

“It was a great day,” he said. “I loved it. Perfect weather. I couldn’t ask for a better start.”

Bowditch said he was able to settle down quickly after a nerve-wracking first hole, which he parred.

“I’m glad I settled down after a couple holes and just really enjoyed myself,” he said. “I was quite nervous. But I didn’t expect to fall asleep on the first tee.”

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