Ollie Osborne - Southern Methodist University, One Of Three Amateurs In The Field At The 2021 Masters

Alex Elias

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Tee Time: 12:24, Fred Couples, Francesco Molinari and Ollie Osborne (amateur)

Charles "Ollie" Osborne, a junior at Southern Methodist University, earned his spot in the field by finishing runner-up at the 2020 U.S. Amateur at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon, OR). Now set to make his Major Championship debut, Osborne reflected, "Augusta was always a place I only dreamed of playing as a kid. To be here now for the Masters is just unbelievable. It’s amazing to compete alongside the best golfers in the world — it’s like Disneyland for me!"

On Monday, Osborne played his first practice round alongside former SMU golfer Bryson DeChambeau and Kevin Na. After the round, Osborne was asked about the experience of playing with DeChambeau and shared his thoughts with reporters: "I'd say it's a lot more mental than physical. Bryson has taught me a lot about how to approach this week — how to take it all in and have fun with it. It's tough to treat it like a regular week, but you just have to get back to the basics and focus on hitting those putts like you do every day."

On Tuesday, Osborne played alongside 2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson and 2019 U.S. Open Champion Gary Woodland. Reflecting on the experience, Osborne said, "It was amazing to play with guys I look up to and watch on TV. They were incredibly welcoming, offering great advice not just about the course, but also about life. It’s awesome to see them in their element and to experience how nice they are."

Osborne will tee off in Round 1 at 12:24, playing alongside Fred Couples and Francesco Molinari. He is one of three amateurs in the field, joining Tyler Stafaci of Georgia Tech, the winner of the U.S. Amateur, and Joe Long, the winner of The British Amateur.