Sky Sports News HQ presenter Kirsty Gallacher reflects on a week of fun, drama and big stories during the 80th Masters at Augusta National in a special Q&A with Skysports. Nike Air Max 2017 Pink .com Favourite interview of the week?Id loved the reaction from Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth during the Par 3 competition. One rookie, one defending champion and one world No 5 in the same group, they are really great friends and the atmosphere in their group was fantastic. Rickie Fowler celebrates with Jordan Spieth after matching the ace of Justin Thomas at the fourth It was a really funny, light-hearted interview at the end of a great day for them. Justin and Rickie both had a hole in one on the fourth, the day after Jordan had hosted the traditional Champions Dinner at Augusta, so they all enjoyed time in the spotlight in the Masters build-up.Their reaction to the aces when we watched them on the monitor was memorable, and its always nice to be able to chat to the defending Masters champion the day before the tournament starts.Anything unexpected?I felt a little for Tom Watson when he arrived with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. He started to walk off when they got to me and it was as if he felt he didnt quite belong in that group. Obviously it was a little awkward for him filling in for Arnold Palmer, and the big moment of their day was Garys hole in one at the seventh. Jack had one last year, so Tom was the only member of that trio without an Augusta ace. Tom Watson filled in for Arnold Palmer and played with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player in the Par 3 tournament It was an unexpected scenario, and I felt sorry for Tom afterwards. I felt like I had alienated him a little bit, although jokingly, and Im sure he wont lose any sleep over it!Apart from Danny Willetts victory, what was the best story of the week?Id have to say Bryson DeChambeau. I think hes a real star of the future - I like his style, and the fact he brings something extra to golf with his scientific set-up. Hes also a traditionalist who obviously has enormous respect for the history and etiquette of the game, thats refreshing to see in someone so young. Bryson DeChambeau provided one of the best stories at Augusta He played really well during the week and thoroughly deserved his visit to the Butler Cabin on Sunday after finishing as leading amateur. And what a start he made to his professional career - tied for fourth at the RBC Heritage, thats a huge achievement.Any significant differences at Augusta this year?The most significant difference at Augusta this year was definitely the weather. It was much more chilly than in recent years, and even when weve had some adverse weather in the past, there have still been a couple of days where youre sweltering on the studio floor or at my interview area on the par 3 course. It was much cooler and more blustery at the Masters this year This year the weather was reasonably consistent, but chilly each day and a lot of people likened it to an average English summer rather than traditional Augusta heat and humidity. And it was quite breezy as well, which was reflected in the scoring over the first three days.What were the most shocking Masters moments?I was shocked when I saw Ernie Els taking six putts on the very first hole of his tournament. I felt so bad for him, and he also missed short putts on 17 and 18, so to get round in 80 was actually a pretty good effort considering he started with a nine!That was one of the big talking points and, of course, the other significant moment in the tournament was Jordan Spieth making that seven at the 12th on Sunday. My dad said the winner will be the one that holds his nerve on the back nine in the final round, and he was exactly right. Jordans nerve deserted him for a moment, but Danny Willetts resolve survived the ultimate test over the last couple of hours - he was the man of steel this year. Jordan Spieth saw his five-shot lead disappear in the space of three holes on Sunday Nobody could have predicted Jordans downfall at the 12th. He was not quite on top of his game all week, but his sheer determination allied with his incredible putting skills kept him in front for three and a half days. The pressure got to him at the most famous par-three in golf, although he did well to drag himself back into it with birdies at 13 and 15. But he left himself with too much to do.And the good?The three holes in one at the 16th on Sunday was a new Masters record, and it really got the crowd going for what would prove to be a memorable final day. Shane Lowry was the first to celebrate, then Davis Love III emulated the Irishman. Louis Oosthuizens ace at the 16th was incredible, and the third of the day on that hole But the best of the bunch was Louis Oosthuizens ace, which was just incredible. The way his ball knocked JB Holmes out of the way before dropping into the cup? Im not sure Ive ever seen anything quite like that before.How good a week was it for Europe?I was very proud to see five Englishmen in the top 10, and there were nine Europeans in the top 21 overall. But if you break down the leaderboard by nationality, it is abundantly clear that this years Masters was a brilliant showcase for global golf. Masters champion Danny Willett and Lee Westwood led an impressive English challenge As well as the strong showing from Europe, we had Hideki Matsuyama and Kiradech Aphibarnrat generating interest in Asia, Emiliano Grillo and 2009 champion Angel Cabrera flew the flag for Argentina and both finished in the top 25, Jason Day was the top Aussie and Danny Lees tie for 17th was great for New Zealand golf.And, of course, having all those English and European golfers at the top end of the leaderboard was a huge boost for the Ryder Cup later this year. Darren Clarke would have been delighted to see so many of his prospective players performing so well on such a big stage, and he is certain to have a vast array of talent - both raw and experienced - on his team at Hazeltine. Also See: Ewen: Amazing week at Augusta Mental mistakes cost Spieth Opinion Golf on Sky Sports 4 Get Sky Sports Nike Roshe Two Blue . After slipping from the summit during the week, the Gunners overcame struggling Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday thanks to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlains second-half brace. Adidas Tubular Primeknit .Y. -- Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone has drawn on his Syracuse connections once again by hiring Rob Moore to take over as receivers coach. http://www.trainerssaleuk.eu/air-max-invigor-print.html . -- Ty Montgomery had 290 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, and fifth-ranked Stanford held on to beat No. TORONTO -- Tampa Bays Blake Snell was fired up for his first career start against the Toronto Blue Jays.Torontos big bats gave the Rays rookie a harsh lesson about life in the major leagues.J.A. Happ and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as Happ became the first 16-game winner in the majors, and the Blue Jays beat Snell and the Rays 7-0 on Wednesday night.Snell (3-5) worked a career-low 1 2/3 innings and matched a career-worst by allowing five runs, two earned, and five hits. He threw 68 pitches, 37 strikes.Thats the first time weve really seen him struggle, manager Kevin Cash said. It wasnt for lack of stuff, he had the stuff going. It was lack of command and location with his pitches.Troy Tulowitzki homered and had a season-high five RBI and Justin Smoak also connected for the Blue Jays, whose 162 homers this season are second only to Baltimore. The Orioles entered play Wednesday with 170.Snell said he was really pumped up to face the defending AL East champions, whose 551 runs are second in the AL to Boston.I should have attacked more but Ill learn, Snell said. Its exciting for me because I know Im going to face them again. Thats one bad start, you could say, but what I learn from it is so much greater than the real outcome.Tulowitzki hit a two-out, three-run homer off Snell in the first inning, his 19th.I was surprised the way he got to it, Snell said.The drive snapped a streak of 17 straight solo home runs by Toronto, which hadnt gone deep with a man on base since Josh Donaldsons two-run homer in the first inning of a July 20 win at Arizona.All three runs were unearned after Rays right fielder Steven Souza Jr. was charged with an error when he dropped Donaldsons foul fly ball.I had to run a long way but that ball has got to be caught, a disappointed Souza said.Snell ran into trouble again in the second and could not finish the inning. After Devon Travis hit an RBI single, Donaldson reached on a fielders choice and went to second on a balk. Snell walked Edwin Encarrnacion and Russell Martin to load the bases for Tulowitzki, who walked on a full-count pitch to bring home another run. Yeezy 350 v2 Black. Dylan Floro came on and retired Melvin Upton Jr. to end the rally.Happ (16-3) allowed four hits, all singles, to win his 10th consecutive decision.Joe Biagini, Jason Grilli and Ryan Tepera worked one inning each to complete Torontos seventh shutout.Cash said Happ lived up to a scouting report that suggested the Rays would see plenty of fastballs, especially four-seamers.We knew we were going to get it, we just werent able to handle it, Cash said.Toronto has won Happs past 11 outings and is 18-5 when he starts.Thats a team number right there, those wins, Happ said after passing Bostons Rick Porcello and Washingtons Stephen Strasburg for the major league lead. But it feels good to go out there and give us a chance to win consistently. Thats always been my goal.STARTING STRONGRays starting pitchers have allowed three earned runs or fewer in 21 consecutive games, the longest such run in team history.TRAINERS ROOMRays: SS Matt Duffy (left Achilles) went 0 for 4 in a rehab game at Triple-A Durham. Duffy is expected to make his Rays debut Friday. Hell come right an and play shortstop for us, Cash said. ... INF Richie Shaffer was optioned to Durham following Wednesdays game to open a spot for Duffy.Blue Jays: OF Junior Lake was selected from Triple-A Buffalo to replace Bautista.UP NEXTRays: Tampa Bay is off Thursday before opening a three-game series against the Yankees on Friday. RHP Chris Archer (6-15, 4.26) starts against LHP CC Sabathia (6-9, 4.18). Archer is 5-3 with a 2.13 ERA in 11 career starts against New York.Blue Jays: After a day off Thursday, Toronto begins a three-game series against Houston on Friday. LHP Francisco Liriano (6-11, 5.34) makes his second start for Toronto. 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