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Thursday, April 6th, 2017

NOTABLE QUOTES: GOLF CENTRAL LIVE FROM THE MASTERS, THURS., APRIL 6 (DUSTIN JOHNSON WITHDRAWS FROM THE MASTERS)

Golf Channel Notable Quotes
Golf Central Live From the Masters
Thursday, April 6, 2017 (A.M. News Coverage)
Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta, Ga. 

**Golf Central Live From the Masters continues tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on Golf Channel.**

On Dustin Johnson withdrawing from the Masters
Mike Tirico – “He tried the best he could to get to that point and try to play in this Masters tournament.”
Colin Montgomerie – “Great shame. Great shame for the whole tournament, for ourselves and for all the viewers. On the back of three wins and by far the best player in the world, and now we hear the very sad news. All we can do is wish him well and a speedy recovery and get back to the next major, the U.S. Open.”
Montgomerie – “His character and his attitude will stand him in good stead here. He is disappointed – we are all disappointed – but for the sake of Dustin Johnson’s career, he has done the right thing.”
Mark Rolfing – “Things like this are going to happen…When the second major comes around, he will be the favorite again to win the U.S. Open.”

On Thursday’s conditions at Augusta National
Rolfing – “It has been a fascinating day thus far. A lot of stories. Two things about Augusta National that are predictable. One is the beauty and the second is the unpredictability. We are seeing it with the wind today.”
Montgomerie – “This is going to be a very challenging afternoon. These late starters will have it tough today and anything around par will be a great start to this tournament.”
Rolfing – “When the green speeds get like they are here at Augusta National, the downwind shots are harder. It isn’t going to get any easier as the afternoon goes on. Russell Henley and Kevin Chappell are in that clubhouse right now smiling.” 

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