Im ready to launch fresh title assault

After watching Hideki Matsuyama slip on the green jacket some two years ago, Im Sung-Jae can be forgiven if he finds himself day-dreaming of emulating one of golf’s greatest traditions this week.

With the Masters returning to Augusta National for the year’s opening major, Im will have added spring in his step as he prepares to launch another title assault at the prestigious event starting tomorrow.

The Masters is not one for the faint-hearted and the South Korean star, who is a two-time PGA Tour winner, knows that his proven track record at the fabled venue will make him a worthy contender.

In 2020 when the Masters was played in November due to Covid-19, Im notched Asia’s best finish in the history of the tournament when he came in joint runner-up in his debut appearance.

Five months later, Japan’s Matsuyama stole his thunder by becoming the first Asian winner at…