The Masters: Bernhard Langer Returns to Say Goodbye

Bernhard more time, except for a miracle, won the Masters tournament this year, which begins on Thursday.

Langer, 67, who was born in Germany and now lives in the United States, has not done at the Augusta National Golf Club since 2020.

But he will receive his part of attention while he plays for the last time in the course he has meant a lot to him. Langer, who made his first appearance in 1982, won the tournament in 1985 and 1993. He planned to say farewell last year, but could not participate in the tendon of his Achilles playing Pickleball.

Long, who has won a 47 record tournament in PGA Tour Champions, spoke recently about his affection for masters. The next conversation has been edited and condensed.

Are you playing any picklet these days?

No. I stop from my injury, and I didn’t, but maybe when I am retired I try again. I don’t know yet. I’ll see how my leg feels.

What would be a successful week for your last time in Augusta?

From a professional point of view, if I could cut, it would be incredible, but it is very unlikely. I have become shorter [with his drives off the tee]And the injury did not help. This golf course is destined to be beaten with short to medium -sized plates, and I come with 3 Irons and 3 wood [clubs that hit the ball much farther]. It is extremely difficult to achieve small thesis goals, and I can’t do it with long clubs.

What did you feel the first time you appeared in 1982?

I had never seen anything like that. He was so pristine, like a cathedral. You could find a blade or grass that was out of service. The greens were very undulating and extremely fast. This place was really unique, and it caught my attention immediately. Just even if I did not act well the first time I played, I fell in love with the place and I couldn’t wait to return.

Are you disappointed that you have won only two specializations?

I am disappointed that I never won the British open, absolutely. I feel that I should have won the championship open once, if not several times.

The position was the problem, was it all?

Especially the putt, yes. That is what I heroe on several occasions. You only have four specialties a year, and if you don’t put that week, you finished.

What teacher victory does it mean more for you, 1985 or 1993?

They asked me that question at the moment they confirmed the winner in ’93. I said then and I still believe the same: the first was important because he was now a great winner; You are in a different category as a player and for the public. But the ’93 was equally important for me personal and emotionally more important because I won it on Easter Sunday.

Did you ask the president of the tournament a few years ago about when to stop?

I heard rumors: Is there an expiration date? No one really knew. Then I asked [the chairman]Is there a time when players should be removed or how is that handled? He looked at me directly and said: “Bernhard, you play all the time you want. It depends totally on you.”

How much more will you play competitive golf?

While he is healthy and enjoy it and succeed, and I have a bone saying those things for a long time. If you are not healthy, you can’t play as you want to play. Let’s say I finish every week in 50 or something. I don’t think it’s nice to me. I am used to being in content or winner.

What do you think you will most treasure to play Augusta National?

One is dating my colleagues. Being in the same room and having conversations with some of the best in the world is really special. This tournament has evolved much more than any other tournament. It is incredible what they have done. They strive for lime continuous to improve this.