GOLF tragic Hayley White is used to setting an early alarm to watch Warrnambool's Marc Leishman tear up the PGA TOUR on television.
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She's facing another early start to watch the world number 28 on Saturday. But this time, it'll be in the flesh.
White was gifted Presidents Cup tickets for her birthday on Sunday from golf-loving son Alex.
Following Marc Leishman - and American legend Tiger Woods - is high on her agenda.
"I'm hoping Marc can play well - it'd be great for Warrnambool and great for Australia," White said.
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"We'd ummed and ahhed about going a bit over the last year but this will be great. It's a great birthday present."
White said Leishman had given golf balls to her son while visiting his home course two years ago.
"Alex was a hole ahead or the same hole and Leish said 'you can have a hit with me'," she said.
"Just to be able to see him and Tiger Woods in the flesh and soak up the atmosphere at Royal Melbourne will be fantastic."
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