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Masters Lock In a reprise of 2012 ( Short Bursts:  Fred Couples ),  we're 36 holes into the masters and Fred Couples is sitting one stroke off the lead .  So, a year, later, my heart still belongs to Fred and my hat is still off to him.  He's in the hunt for the green jacket and I'll be rooting for him to best the field and win it.  He's 53  and atop the leader board at the Masters.  Keep your eyes locked on the prize Fred -- j ust 36 more holes and that green jacket is yours.   Win it for you.  Win it for us.

White Azalea (Conservatory Garden) I am giddy with excitement.  It is April 6, 2012 and Fred Couples is tied for the lead of the Masters.  One has to love this -- he is (like me) a 1959 baby and there he sits at the top of the leaders board of the Masters.  At 52, in shock (his sentiment, not mine). Creamy Magnolia A confession, I started watching golf because of Tiger Woods. I was enamored of the idea of Woods - the idea of Earl's commitment and that grand arrival of Tiger on the scene.  Twenty-one.  Winning the Masters by 12 strokes in 1997.  All of sudden I was becoming familiar with irons, putters, and drivers.  Chipping out of a sand trap, no problem -- Tiger I have you covered from the cheap seats (aka my living room).   I'm rooting for you.  I liked the idea of Tiger winning --- just like I liked the idea of Serena and Venus Williams.  Here were kids who came roaring out of nowhere (some may dispute that but I think it i...