Masters 2007

Rose is back on top at Augusta, three years after he led at halfway

"I learned one day, two days is a long way from winning the tournament."
Co-leader Justin Rose, who also led at halfway in 2004, only to amass an 81 in the third round

"I didn't want to get a lot of negative thoughts in my head about how difficult it was to play your first time here."
American Ryder Cup player Brett Wetterich succeeds as he shares the overnight lead on his Masters debut.

"It's always nice to make an eagle at the Masters. You usually get some nice goblets to drink your orange squash from."
England's David Howell looks forward to the crystal glasses he will receive from officials for an eagle on 15 en route to a two-under 70.

"I just threw away a good round of golf."
Four-time champion Tiger Woods was far from perfect but still shot 73 despite finishing bogey, bogey.

"I don't feel I've driven myself out of it as even par is going to be in the hunt tomorrow. If I can get out and shoot a 68 I'll be right back in it."
Defending champion Phil Mickelson is determined to look on the bright side after a round of 76, which looked a lot worse at one stage before it became clear how tough the course was playing.

"I have to try and get something going and by Sunday get it back to level par. It'll be a hell of a thing to do but it's back to the drawing board, basically."
Ernie Els is rather more accepting of his fate after slumping to a six-over 78.

"It is a dream come true for me. When I was growing up I always wanted to play the Masters Tournament. I've done it today."
Jeev Milkha Singh becomes the first Indian to play in the Masters. And to cap it all, he leads on his own for a spell.

"You aren't going to get a lot of rounds in the 60s in this wind."
Prophet and former champion Tom Watson gets it right once again. Only Rose and Wetterich out of a field of 97, 96 if you factor in Ian Woosnam's late withdrawal, break 70.