Cam Young's journey at The Masters was a rollercoaster of resilience. Starting his week in brutal fashion at four-over-par through just seven holes, the 28-year-old New Yorker looked like an early exit. But in a stunning turnaround, he clawed back with a 33 on the back nine for a 73, then fired off spectacular rounds of 67 and 65 to find himself tied for the lead heading into a pressure-packed Sunday at Augusta National.

Young began the final round solidly, even building a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy after the sixth hole. However, the momentum that carried him there suddenly vanished. While McIlroy ground out a 71 to claim his second consecutive green jacket, Young stalled, posting a 73 to finish two strokes back. The disappointment was palpable for the young contender, who saw a golden opportunity slip away.

The post-round analysis has pinpointed a fascinating, and perhaps decisive, factor. Golf analyst Johnson Wagner, speaking on CBS, suggested Young's putting on Sunday grew "ice cold" because he was overly reliant on his caddie. Wagner estimated that a staggering 95% of Young's putts were read and lined up by his caddie. In the cauldron of a Masters Sunday, that external dependence, rather than trusting his own feel and skill, may have been the critical difference between a historic charge and a near-miss. It's a stark reminder that at the highest level, the mental game and self-belief are just as crucial as physical talent.