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Imada optimistic after Masters

Ryuji Imada, Special to ESPN.com

Even though dreams of slipping on a green jacket Sunday night aren't likely, our Masters rookie correspondent is focused on one goal: A top-16 finish to punch a return ticket to Augusta in 2010.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009

Precision a necessity at Augusta

Ryuji Imada, Special to ESPN.com

What difference can 12 inches make? It nearly meant missing the cut for ESPN.com Masters rookie correspondent Ryuji Imada.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2009

Putting posed biggest challenge

Ryuji Imada, Special to ESPN.com

Even though dreams of slipping on a green jacket Sunday night aren't likely, our Masters rookie correspondent is focused on one goal: A top-16 finish to punch a return ticket to Augusta in 2010.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2009

Greens sapped score out of my round

Ryuji Imada, Special to ESPN.com

Although Ryuji Imada's first-tee jitters were no different from usual and he struck the ball well, Augusta National's greens made for a bittersweet Masters debut for the ESPN.com Masters correspondent.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Ready to tackle the big course Thursday

Ryuji Imada, Special to ESPN.com

Although the weather wasn't cooperative early in the week at Augusta, the players got enough work in during practice rounds and the Par 3 Contest to get ready for the real thing Thursday, writes ESPN.com Masters correspondent Ryuji Imada.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Masters prep started in November

Ryuji Imada, Special to ESPN.com

Ryuji Imada will play his first Masters this week. So what's it like for a rookie to tackle one of the most vaunted major championship courses in the world? We let him tell you in his own words.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009