EAST YORKSHIRE golfer David Lynn vowed to return for another crack at Augusta after a memorable Masters debut.
Playing only the third major of his career, David held the clubhouse lead after an opening 68 and finished the day just two off the pace, while a second round of 73 meant he was only three off the lead at halfway.
A third round of 80 ended his chances but the 39-year-old from Kirk Ella bounced back with a 72 on Sunday to finish five over par, mid-way through the field and four shots better than three-time winner Phil Mickelson.
After ending his adventure, David tweeted: "Well folks,enjoyed my first masters BIG TIME, want more but I'm nearly an ould codger,oh well,hopefully life begins at 40."
Lynn, who pratices at Hull Golf Club, said later: "It is my first Masters so I'm learning from it and I'll be back to challenge the course again.
"I need to have more patience.
"I was so disappointed with that round on Saturday, but that was just a couple of bad shots and then you're signing for a score like that around here.
"Today it was playing as easy as it can and it's nice that I could put in a solid performance.
"I'm not a prolific birdie maker, so I guess it is a sort of course that could suit me if I get used to it. But just every round you play you can learn new things and it was good getting some rounds under my belt.
"When you're playing it, it's hard to take it in because you're so zoned in on what you're doing, it's hard to sort of smell the roses if you like. I remember looking at Amen Corner and thinking 'This is awesome'."
