Rising star Flanagan prepares for learning curve

Nick Flanagan was inspired by Tiger Woods’ sensational performance at the 1997 Masters to take up golf himself.

Rising star Flanagan prepares for learning curve
Wed, 11 Feb, 2004 - 11:59

Nick Flanagan was inspired by Tiger Woods’ sensational performance at the 1997 Masters to take up golf himself.

Six years later the teenager from Newcastle, New South Wales, is the US Amateur champion and will tee off at Augusta this April alongside defending champion Mike Weir.

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