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NI stars aim to master Augusta

Stephen Watson|12:02 UK time, Monday, 2 April 2012

When I drove down the famous Magnolia Lane for the first time three years ago, I was left completely speechless.

It was a journey I never thought I would have the privilege of making.

My sporting dream had always been to see the holy grail of golf first hand, and to report from the most exclusive tournament in the world, which I had watched religiously on television year after year.

Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke are out for more major glory when they play at the 2012 US Masters

I will never forget that magical moment in 2009, the same year Rory McIlroy made his Masters debut, but to be returning to the iconic venue this year feels even more special.

The reason? Because Northern Ireland, is the talk of Augusta.

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