LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic — Two years ago, Alvaro Ortiz received an invitation to travel to Augusta National to take in a Masters practice round.
Most people dream of getting to see Augusta National even once in their lives. But Ortiz declined.
“The first time I wanted to step into Augusta, I wanted (it) to be because I knew I was going to play there – the tournament,” Ortiz said.
Well, he'll get his chance.
Ortiz fired a final-round 66 on Sunday to win the Latin America Amateur Championship at 14 under par and earn an invite to this year’s Masters.