Resurgent Lahiri eyes Masters spot

San Antonio: A buoyant Anirban Lahiri will tee up at the Texas Open starting tomorrow with every intention of challenging for a victory to earn a place in the Masters.

The Indian star enjoyed a career highlight with a runner-up finish at the Players Championship two weeks ago and is determined to build on his resurgence at TPC San Antonio which hosts this week’s US$8.6 million tournament.

“Who doesn’t think about the Masters? We all do,” said Lahiri. “I understand I’m going to need a win, just like everyone else who are not already in Augusta will be hoping to do so.”

The Masters, the year’s first major, takes place at Augusta National next week with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama defending his title.

The winner in Texas this week, who is not otherwise exempt, will receive the final spot in the Masters field.

Lahiri has featured twice at Augusta, finishing T49 and T42…