GOLF NEWS - The first time Francesco Molinari arrived at The Masters, he was in white overalls. This year, the British Open champion is hoping to walk away in a green jacket.
A caddie for his brother Edoardo in 2006, Molinari "carried the clubs and prayed that (Edoardo) was going to hit good shots," the Italian told reporters on Tuesday.
"We were very inexperienced at this level and just trying to make the most of those two days."
This year, the 36-year-old will hit the links as the Open Championship's victor and a legitimate threat to take The Masters' top prize.
"I've had a lot of success in the last few months, and I think that the important thing is that I don't have to let my guard down," Molinari said.
"I still have to go through all the work and the process that got me to this point, and hopefully will get me even further forward in my career."
The world No 7 has enjoyed a hot streak since becoming the first Italian professional golfer to win a major at the British Open in July, clinching the Ryder cup for Europe in September and winning the race to Dubai in November.
