By Jim Souhan
Augusta, Ga.
Former Gopher golfer Wilhelm Schauman is covering The Masters for a Swedish television station.
Schauman was a key player on the Gopher team that won the national title in 2002. One of the All-Americans from that team, Justin Smith, is now the Gophers’ head coach.
He had visited Augusta National before but never before with a media credential. ``It’s amazing,’’ he said. ``It’s so much bigger than when I was here in ‘05. It’s just a different setup.
``It’s incredible. I went to the Tour Championship in East Lake and I was able to walk inside the ropes with a mic. Here, the patrons come first. Which is cool.’’
Faces in the crowd
Arizona Cardinals receiver and Holy Angels alum Larry Fitzgerald, Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright, golfing great Nick Price.
Jim Souhan analyzes the local sports scene and advises you to never take his betting advice. He likes old guitars and old music, never eats press box hot dogs. Follow @SouhanStrib on Twitter.
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