"Once invites for the Masters go out, players are allowed to play as many practice rounds as they want and Snedeker took full advantage of that privilege before his debut back in 2004.
And then some.
"I was out of school, had not turned pro yet," he said. "They almost changed the rule the next year because of me, because I was down here every day. I wore it out. I thought, 'How many times can I have a membership at Augusta National for four months?'" "It kind of feels more like a home event for me," Snedeker said.
Snedeker earned his first trip to the Masters three years ago after winning the U.S. Amateur Public Links championship. He was already somewhat familiar with Augusta National, having played it once a year with the rest of the Vanderbilt team. Once he got his official invite, though, he practically took up residence.
He'd pile into his car Thursday for the 5½-hour drive, and get in two rounds before dark. Then he'd play another two rounds Friday. By the time the tournament rolled around, he had played 40 to 50 rounds.
It paid off when he made the cut, finished tied for 41st, and turned pro the next day."
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