[Yoda]

I too hope KP can come back from this; that was a tough way to lose.

Kenny Perry talked by phone with fellow Kentuckian John Riegger after Sunday's final round. He had played 70 holes with only four bogies, all three-putts. The turning point under extreme Masters pressure? The long chip on 17.

Kenny played a 'pitch and run' for perhaps "the first time in six months". He is far more comfortable with the 'pinched' 60 or 64-degree wedge. And the results were less than expected.

My take?

He played the right shot. But, as Hogan said:

"Never play a shot in competition you haven't practiced."

Lately.

Congrats to Kenny and his long-time caddy, PGA Professional Fred Sanders. These are 'salt of the earth' folks, and I'm quite sure, the "people's favorites" in this particular dual. Nevertheless, the Argentine Angel Cabrera emerged and claimed the green jacket, much to the delight of his own constituency.

For those of us feeling a twinge of disappointment, the next time you're stymied behind a tree with no chance . . .

Remember Senor Cabrera.

And when your second shot hits a tree deep in the wood, look anxiously, first toward the wayward shot, but then toward the middle of the fairway. If your ball is there, it may be your day.

Go for it.