Curtis Luck hopes to tap into his stellar record as a final-round chaser as he looks to steal the low amateur's seat in the Butler Cabin at the Masters.
After making the six-over cut on the number, amateur world No.1 Luck was back in the race for the Masters silver medal with a three-over-par 75 in the third round on Saturday (Sunday AEST).
Although Luck slumped to nine over for the tournament, American amateur Stewart Hagestad kept the Perth 20-year-old in the race after also stumbling to a 74 and a five-over total.
But Luck isn't fazed by the four-shot deficit as he has a history of chasing down victories, coming from seven shots behind to win the Asia Pacific Amateur in October 2016.
It came just two months after he was one hole down during the US Amateur final, only to win eight consecutive holes for the victory.
Both titles earned Luck his ticket to the Masters - his major championship debut.
"I'll stay aggressive but I'll and try to hit good shots. To get in Butler Cabin would be great," said Luck.
But Luck insists he's not just playing for the invitation to the Butler Cabin, where the Masters winner is presented the green jacket, rather assessing his game against the professionals before joining the paid ranks next week.
"(Hagestad) is one (amateur) in a big field and I'm not here to just play against amateurs, I'm here to play against professionals as well," he said.
"(Sunday) is about putting a good round of golf in before I turn professional next week."
Luck said he would make his professional debut at the Valero Texas Open later in April.
His management group IMG are believed to have secured Luck nine US PGA Tour exemptions this season.
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