The old general set a record at the Masters

With the victory just won, Couples is in the history of Masters, at least three entries – champion - 1992, longest cross cut - 23 times and highest cut age - 63 years odd three months and five days. The latest record for Couples' exit age is four months higher than that of the former German owner Bernhard Langer, set in 2020.

The second round of Masters 2023 was postponed after the incident of three pine trees falling at the same time and also due to bad weather. At the pause, Couples was at even par and played to the right of the fairway the par4 18 hole, 465 yards long, with a +2 expected cut.

On the evening of April 8, he continued to hit the second shot, unable to direct the flag due to the pine trees in front of him. And to avoid it, Couples, after the shot, was still 50 yards from the green. From there, he chipped in six meters from the target and finished with two swipes. Bogey's bottom hole pulled Couples down +1. However, the official cutoff is at +4.

"All night before, I thought I didn't have to worry about par, just bogey. Finally, I reached that goal," said the Californian general when he finished round 2. Round 3 was unfinished, Due to the continuous rain, the yard surface is out of standard. All 54 cross-cutters have not finished the penultimate stage. Couples finished nine holes, scored a birdie, four bogeys with a current score of +4 and finished T49. Meanwhile, the first place still belongs to Brooks Koepka, standing at -13. Following Koepka are Jon Rahm (-9) and amateur player Sam Bennett (-6). This top 3 group has all passed six holes.

"From now on, how am I going to compete with young stars like Viktor Hovland and Jon Rahm? But competing is also competing with myself. So, since I'm getting older and older, the cutoff is happiness," Couples said.

He is enjoying the privilege of competing in the Masters for life after wearing the "Green Jacket" for the champion in 1992. However, Couples from 2018 to 2022 fought only two rounds due to not touching the cutoff point.

Masters was born in 1934, hosted exclusively by Augusta National Stadium in Georgia and the venue.

In addition, this period, Couples reached the milestone of 40 times "Green Jacket". He has played professionally since 1980, until now, he has won 15 titles on the PGA Tour, including the Masters and 14 cups on the Champions division for former First Division champions aged 50 and over.