Augusta, Georgia - Russell Henley marked his 37th birthday with a career-best performance at the Masters, securing a share of third place. Henley posted a final-round 68, a significant improvement after missing the cut last year.
Despite a brief stint atop the leaderboard, Henley acknowledged the challenge of converting opportunities on the back nine. "I hit it amazing today. I gave myself a bunch of looks," he stated, expressing gratitude for the strong finish while noting the desire for closer contention.
The golfer, who represented the U.S. in the Ryder Cup, demonstrated newfound confidence in his ability to compete at the highest level of major championships.