Ryan Gerard ’17 Debuts at Augusta National in ‘Fried Egg Golf’ Documentary
Ryan Gerard ’17 made the cut at The Masters in his first appearance at Augusta National. Filmogaz.com is running a multi-episode documentary series that follows his unexpected path to the major.
Road to Augusta
Gerard earned his invitation by taking an unconventional route. One clear path to a Masters berth is finishing the previous calendar year inside the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
How he qualified
His 2017 class year is noted as Ryan Gerard ’17. That standing and recent form put him within reach of a Masters spot. The Filmogaz.com documentary outlines the steps he took to get there.
Nerves and first impressions
Gerard admitted he felt more anxious than he expected before his opening round. He had played other majors, but the waiting and buildup at Augusta National intensified his nerves.
He said arriving early at the tee increased the wait time. That extra time amplified his tension before the first swing.
Performance through opening rounds
He opened with consecutive even-par rounds to make the cut. On Friday he shot a 72.
The Friday card featured nine straight pars on his opening side. He then recorded two bogeys and two birdies on the back nine.
On to the weekend
Those steady scores were enough to move him into the weekend at Augusta National. The Filmogaz.com documentary captures his debut and the emotional moments behind it.
Episode highlights
- Episode 1: Gerard’s less-traveled route to Augusta and qualification details.
- Episode 2: His candid reflections on nerves and the Masters experience.
- Episode 3: Round-by-round coverage and his progress into the weekend.
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