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Shark closes in on
elusive green jacket
Last updated April 13, 1996 at 6:30 PM

After shooting a 1-under 71 in Saturday's third round of the Masters, Greg Norman appears to be on the verge of claiming the one title that has eluded his grasp and meant so much to him. Heading into Sunday's final round, Norman has a commanding six-shot lead over two-time Masters champ Nick Faldo and could set an all-time four-round record with another strong showing.

Even psychics see Norman finally fitted for green coat
Last updated April 13, 1996 at 11 PM ``I'm not into that background stuff,'' said Madam Belle, a practicing psychic for the past 35 years. ``Greg Norman is going to win this tournament. I just feel it. I just got through talking to my son about it.''

Fourth-round pairings
Last updated April 13, 1996 at 7:45 PM Pairings and tee times for the fourth round of the 60th Masters Tournament, played Sunday, April 14 at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Mickelson knows ... catching Norman is a stretch
Last updated April 13, 1996 at 6:30 PM

Norman, who has led the entire way in the 60th Masters Tournament, has a six-shot lead over his closest competitor, Nick Faldo, and is seven shots ahead of Mickelson, who is in third place. Mickelson, a San Diego native, shot an even-par 72 and is at 6-under-par 210 after three rounds.

Front nine claims victims at Hell's Corner
Last updated April 13, 1996 at 11:45 PM The 360-yard, par-4 third hole, the 205-yard, par-3 fourth and 435-yard, par-4 fifth holes don't have any heroic carries over water and two of them don't even have bunkers in front of the putting surface.

Frost's OK play leaves him cold
Last updated April 13, 1996 at 10:30 PM

Frost started the day tied for third place, six strokes behind leader Greg Norman. The 36-year-old hoped to make up some of that ground on the front nine Saturday, but he uneventfully parred each of the first nine holes.

The $5,000 Chicken Sandwich
Last updated April 13, 1996, at 10 PM Sports Illustrated Daily Online Diary: If golf had an equivalent to the Bible, I'm sure the first commandment would be "thou shalt realize that peach cobbler is a rite of passage at the Masters." Enjoying the dessert in the late afternoon sun on the Augusta National clubhouse veranda is supposed to be like your first kiss or speeding ticket -- something you never forget.

Rookie Duval says he shot his best round of the tournament
Last updated April 13, 1996, at 9 PM David Duval Daily Diary:A 3-under-par 69 gave Duval a 2-under-par 214 through 54 holes. ''I shot 73-72 in the first two rounds. ... I made an 8-footer for birdie on No. 18 Saturday, but I wasn't really thinking that I needed to make it to break 70.

Colorful designs spark Waldorf
Last updated April 13, 1996 at 8:30 PM With a colorful array of golf balls, Waldorf shot his way onto the leaderboard at the Masters Tournament on Saturday with a 3-under-par 69, tying David Duval for the day's best round. The balls, designed primarily by his wife Vicky, had a recurring theme: green jackets.

Previous stories from Friday, April 12
Stories posted April 12 Norman extends lead to four shots; Faldo stays in hunt

Previous stories from Thursday, April 11
Stories posted April 11 Greg Norman ties the Augusta National record; 25-year-old Phil Mickelson shots 7-under; a fan travels from Bosnia to join Arnie's Army.

Previous stories from Wednesday, April 10
Stories posted April 10 Jay Haas wins Par-3; Crenshaw seeks third title and caddies can't get tickets to the Masters.

Previous stories from Tuesday, April 9
Stories posted April 9 Arnold Palmer unveils statue in downtown Augusta; nearly every player hits the Augusta National; women fans find a favorite with Fred Couples.

Previous stories from Monday, April 8
Stories posted April 8 Tiger Woods and Greg Norman practice together; David Duval hits a hole-in-one; Creek shot returns on 13th hole.

Previous stories from Sunday, April 7
Stories posted April 7 Fans begin to pack Augusta; Nicklaus wins his 100th tournament; First-timer Stankowski wins BellSouth.

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