James Sugrue’s Masters memories: ‘Meeting Tiger Woods was an unreal moment for me’

When James Sugrue arrived at the famous Augusta National Golf Club last November to play in the most iconic of golf’s majors, he became that 15th Irishman to compete for the Green Jacket

James Sugrue hits his approach shot on the 13th during a practice round prior at Augusta National last November. The Mallow man, who turned professional at the start of this year, qualified for the Masters after winning the R&A Amateur Championship at Portmarnock in 2019. Pictures: Jamie Squire

Since the Masters was first played in 1934, 15 Irishmen have competed for the Green Jacket… without success.

Over the decades, and every year since 1998, there has been an Irish representative driving up Magnolia Lane, playing through the azaleas and around the famous Amen Corner.