Villegas moves forward from family tragedy and makes it back to Masters

Villegas still recalls every detail from being at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Florida with his wife, Maria, as they waited for the results of a scan on their 18-month-old daughter.

Keegan Bradley of the United States, Luke List of the United States and Camilo Villegas of Colombia walk the second hole with their families during the Par Three Contest. Pic: Jamie Squire, Getty Images

Camilo Villegas rarely looked so composed while filled with so much emotion. He tapped in for par in Bermuda last autumn, straightened and lightly pumped his fist before looking to the heavens.

His first victory in nine years, right when he was on the verge of being left behind in this new era of big money in golf, earned him a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour and a ticket back to Augusta National for the Masters.