Aussie "Tiger Shark" Scott chases "Holy Grail" at Masters

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AUGUSTA, Georgia (AFP) — Inspired by the patience of Tiger Woods and the aggressive style of boyhood idol Greg Norman, third-ranked Adam Scott is set to unleash something new upon the Masters - a "Tiger Shark".

The 26-year-old Australian, ranked a career-best third in the world after winning last week at Houston, is among seven Aussies trying to become the first from Down Under to claim the winner's green jacket at Augusta National.

"For an Australian, it's probably the Holy Grail of golf," Scott said. "To be the first Australian to win the Masters, it would be a dream come true.

"It's going to happen eventually hopefully. There's no doubt we have enough talented players here to do it."

Asked about Woods and Phil Mickelson winning five of the past...

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