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Posted April 8, 2019, 8:29 pm
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Fred Couples still going strong in 34th Masters appearance

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    Fred Couples, Tiger Woods, and Justin Thomas walk to the 16th green during the first practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ALLEN EYESTONE/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

Fred Couples is making his 34th Masters appearance this week but the 1992 champion isn't sure how long he’ll remain a competitor.

“I’m planning on playing a few more years but if it keeps playing as long as this I’m going to have to hit long irons and woods just to be able to score,” said Couples, 59. “I made the cut last year and I was a cripple, so I feel a lot better this year.”

Couples teed off at 8 a.m. Monday and played nine holes with Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas. The three played Augusta National’s second nine.

“To be out here playing with Tiger and Justin Thomas means a lot,” Couples said. “Look, this is my favorite spot in the world. I love the British Open and Riviera but this is my all-time favorite.”

Couples also made a point to rave about Augusta National’s altered fifth hole.

“It’s the most beautiful hole on the course,” Couples said. “It’s very long — they’re all long — but it’s spectacular.”

Couples tied for 38th last year and has made the cut all but once since 2010.
 

Masters Record - Fred Couples

Year Place Score 1 2 3 4 Earnings
2018 T38 +3 72 74 73 72 $46,200
2017 T18 +1 73 70 74 72 $148,500
2015 T89 +9 79 74     $10,000
2014 T20 +2 71 71 73 75 $101,160
2013 T13 -1 68 71 77 71 $145,600
2012 T12 -2 72 67 75 72 $156,800
2011 T15 -4 71 68 72 73 $128,000
2010 6 -9 66 75 68 70 $270,000
2009 T51 +2 73 73     $10,000
2008 T46 +4 76 72     $10,000
2007 T30 +13 76 76 78 71 $43,085
2006 T3 -4 71 70 72 71 $315,700
2005 T39 +7 75 71 77 72 $32,200
2004 T6 -2 73 69 74 70 $189,893
2003 T28 +6 73 75 69 77 $43,500
2002 T36 +6 73 73 76 72 $26,950
2001 26 -2 74 71 73 68 $44,800
2000 T11 E 76 72 70 70 $105,800
1999 T27 +4 74 71 76 71 $29,000
1998 T2 -8 69 70 71 70 $281,600
1997 T7 -2 72 69 73 72 $78,570
1996 T15 E 78 68 71 71 $43,750
1995 T10 -6 71 69 67 75 $57,200
1993 T20 E 72 70 74 72 $17,000
1992 1 -13 69 67 69 70 $270,000
1991 T33 -1 67 73 72 75 $6,371
1990 5 -4 74 69 72 69 $50,000
1989 T11 +1 72 76 74 67 $25,567
1988 T5 -3 75 68 71 71 $36,500
1986 T31 +3 72 77 70 72 $4,875
1985 T10 -1 75 73 69 70 $16,800
1984 10 -5 71 73 67 72 $16,200
1983 T32 +7 73 68 81 73 $2,900
1992: Fred Couples survives errant shot to win Masters
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