"We definitely want to set the record straight."

Mark Hayes reminds us that this week's Australian Masters host Victoria, which looks sensational and is ready to go, was home to a green speed debacle the last time it hosted in '02.

As the famous Cheltenham Sandbelt club puts the finishing touches on preparations for next week's Masters, Victoria general manager Peter Stackpole said it was the perfect time to exorcise the demons of the 2002 Australian Open debacle.

The Australian Golf Union's push to quicken the course's greens backfired when they became too crusty and unplayable midway through the first round.

After a player revolt, the round was cancelled in a major embarrassment for Australian golf. While the club was not to blame, Stackpole said the Masters was redemption time.

"In 50 years' time, history will look back on that and make its judgment," he said.

"All we can do is make sure that the 2010 Masters is looked on favourably.

"We definitely want to set the record straight."