Masters not for faint-hearted, but Im a worthy contender

Im Sung-jae putts during the first round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament, on March 22. PHOTO: REUTERS
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AUGUSTA – After watching Hideki Matsuyama slip on the green jacket some two years ago, Im Sung-jae can be forgiven if he finds himself daydreaming of emulating one of golf’s greatest traditions this week.

With the US Masters returning to Augusta National for the year’s opening Major, Im will have added spring in his step as he prepares to launch another title assault at the prestigious event starting on Thursday.

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