Rickie Fowler holds Great Expectations on Debut of Augusta

As the eyes of the public are set on the first play in The Masters 2011, players were also busy preparing for this prestigious event. Meanwhile, if the first-timers traditionally struggle at the U.S. Masters, probably the American Rickie Fowler is not one of them because he likes his chances of contending for the title in his debut this week at the opening major of the season.

It was his childhood dream to be included in this tournament and this dream will be fulfilled as he tees off in Thursday’s opening round of the game. He has so far relished the whole experience of ebing a Augusta National, the spiritual home of American Gold.

Fowler said in a news conference on Monday that “If I go into the week with high expectations, I feel like there’s a chance we could be walking up 18 (on Sunday) in contention. That’s something I’ve dreamed about. I watched plenty of Masters growing up and the green jacket is obviously something that means quite a bit in the golf community,” he added.

Fowler expects to make the most of every moment on the hallowed grounds of Augusta National this week. Watch Golf Masters 2011 Live Online for you to witness Fowler’s exemplary performance and if he stays long in the tournament.