Burgers for breakfast?

Alex Narey looks for a healthier lifestyle after a week of fast food at Augusta National...

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A lot of rain overnight in Augusta, tons of it, in fact. So much so that I was forced to take refuge for over an hour in the local TGI Fridays. Now there's a headline: Man held hostage by burger house as tornado threatens to hit Augusta.

Fortunately, I was eventually able to escape. Not before eating what seemed like half a cow and 14 potato wedges, however. Indeed, food has been something of an issue for me since arriving in this country last Sunday. While I can shove as much junk down my funnel as the next man, the line of hot dogs and chilli pickles served up in the media centre has finally taken its toll on my body. I've aged by about five years...

So, sensing a change of approach, I headed for the clubhouse in search of a more healthy breakfast option. Warned before I left England that I must sample this unique delight, it was heartening just to sit down in some pleasant company and surroundings.

Sausages, bacon and scrambled eggs soon arrived – all topped off with great service and the customary smile. Sat next to me in the clubhouse was Chairman Billy Payne, while reigning Champion Trevor Immelman made a fleeting visit before heading out to join Rory McIlroy for his 10.55 tee time.

There has been talk of lunch with our very own Bill Elliott at the same location today. Hopefully it will start to bucket down again. I can handle being kept hostage in there, that’s for sure…

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Alex Narey
Alex Narey
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Alex began his journalism career in regional newspapers in 2001 and moved to the Press Association four years later. He spent three years working at Dennis Publishing before first joining Golf Monthly, where he was on the staff from 2008 to 2015 as the brand's managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day running of our award-winning magazine while also contributing across various digital platforms. A specialist in news and feature content, he has interviewed many of the world's top golfers and returns to Golf Monthly after a three-year stint working on the Daily Telegraph's sports desk. His current role is diverse as he undertakes a number of duties, from managing creative solutions campaigns in both digital and print to writing long-form features for the magazine. Alex has enjoyed a life-long passion for golf and currently plays to a handicap of 13 at Tylney Park Golf Club in Hampshire.

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