that is as close to jim nantz as i will ever get. we're going to speak with jim coming up in just a couple of minutes. this is his 26th masters tournament. jack nicklaus and arnold palmer just teed off a few minutes ago. we're going to have that coming up. >> also ahead this hour, let's say you're looking forward to an important event. it often inspires people to drop a few pounds, whether it's a royal wedding, or a college graduation, or maybe a reunion, especially a reunion in some cases. well, we're going to show you some healthy ways, no crash diets here, to slim down, whether it's a month, a week, or even a day, before that big event. >> okay, but first jeff glor is at the news desk with a check of the morning headlines. hi, jeff. >> i like the masters green today, by the way. >> as close to a green jacket as i'll get. green tie. >> rebecca and chris, good morning to both of you. good morning to everyone at home. budget negotiators still working to avoid a government shutdown this morning. but time is running out and there's sti

and my friend jim nantz, the voice of the masters. this is his 25th year and he will be kaug the action for cbs. i am very pleased to have both of them on this program as we preview the masters 2011. welcome. >> thank you, thank you. >> good to be with you, charlie. >> rose: both of you tell me about this tournament in terms of location, specialness, tradition. what makes it different? >> i defer to the three-time winner of the green jacket. >> what makes it different? we get a little green jacket which we're all very proud of and that's one of the traditions that makes it so special. and, obviously, coming back to augusta national in springtime. the vistas, the faire ways, the trees. the patrons-- everything and the whole ambiance of it and the whole routine of the week. the par 3 tournament is going on right now which is very special. it's all those things. and in fact we have a players' locker room and then you elviate vait to a champions' locker room and it's cute and quaint here. all those little things make it incredibly special

nantz. jim: what a day. >> really thrilling. jim and i will repeat the long-standing tradition of the award of the masters green jacket to our champion. before we do i would like to take this opportunity to thank our television viewers across america and in over 200 countries around the world for your long-term and loyal support of the masters. i now welcome three very special gentleman all with wonderful smiles on their faces. this year's low amateur mr. hideki matsuyama. hideki, congratulations. i am very proud of you. last year's champion and a depood one it be mr. phil mickelson. and our new champion proud to introduce mr. charl schwartzel. congratulations. >> thank you very much. >> have a seat. i know jim has a few questions. jim: thank you billy, i doed in. one of the great tradition citizen recognition of the amateur. hideki matsuyama at age 19 with so much on your mind coming here. we are joined by allen turner to interpret. first a statement please from hideki about how much this w

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