Golf needs that. Norman, who turned 45 in February, admitted that time was running out in his quest to win a green jacket. In fact, he has set a goal to be competitive in the major championships for two more years. It takes a little more to fire up the cylinders. Reality is reality.
Age is age.
Kids are getting younger, we get older. That's why it's a realistic goal in my mind that I can really perform in the next eight major championships. Norman has had several chances to win the Masters, starting with his first trip to Augusta National in 1981, when he finished fourth. He tied for second in 1986, lost a playoff to Larry Mize in '87, collapsed in the final round in '96 and lost by one stroke to Nick Faldo and finished third last year. Elder anniversary This year marks the 25th anniversary of Lee Elder's first appearance in the Masters.