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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,884
    I just hope you boys can stop all that embarrassing get in the hole bullshit. 


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,255
    edited April 2018
    lastexitlondon said:
    I just hope you boys can stop all that embarrassing get in the hole bullshit. 

    The US holds the Ryder Cup man.  Take your elitist European golf criticism somewhere else.

    No, you are right.  5% of US golf fans suck!  They just want to get heard on tv for some weird reason.   

  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,264
    JojoRice said:
    The Masters truly is one of a kind.  I work there during the tournament when my schedule allows it.  It's even more beautiful in person and never ceases to amaze.  Augusta National is heaven on earth in a golfers world.  

    Being an employee at the Masters is very eye opening.  Ive been fortunate enough to see a lot of the areas that the public never gets to see.  The behind the scenes type of stuff is just as impressive.  I might type up some my experiences later on and share them on here. 
    So, you’ve seen the racism and sexism close up?
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,255
    Wobbie said:
    JojoRice said:
    The Masters truly is one of a kind.  I work there during the tournament when my schedule allows it.  It's even more beautiful in person and never ceases to amaze.  Augusta National is heaven on earth in a golfers world.  

    Being an employee at the Masters is very eye opening.  Ive been fortunate enough to see a lot of the areas that the public never gets to see.  The behind the scenes type of stuff is just as impressive.  I might type up some my experiences later on and share them on here. 
    So, you’ve seen the racism and sexism close up?
    Grumpy old man. 
  • eddiec
    eddiec Posts: 3,959
    bbiggs said:
    I read an article this morning where Hank Haney was saying that Tiger doesn’t have a shot this week and that the other touring pros think it’s a joke that he’s the favorite. The reason? His inconsistencies with the driver. Haney said he can’t hit irons off every tee at Augusta (obviously), so he’s basically screwed. I agree that he’s going to need to find a way to control his drives to contend, but what wasn’t mentioned was how wide the fairways are at Augusta. It’s a bombers paradise. I agree it’s unlikely and I’d definitely bet against him, but I hope Tiger uses this as fuel and somehow finds a way to prove them wrong. 
    The Masters Youtube channel has recently uploaded a bunch of full broadcast final rounds in HD. I watched the last round of 2005 the other night- the Tiger vs DiMarco one. Tiger was extremely inconsistent with his driver. Wound up so far right on one hole he was on another fairway. He beat DiMarco in a playoff but they were 7 shots ahead of the next guy.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    eddiec said:
    bbiggs said:
    I read an article this morning where Hank Haney was saying that Tiger doesn’t have a shot this week and that the other touring pros think it’s a joke that he’s the favorite. The reason? His inconsistencies with the driver. Haney said he can’t hit irons off every tee at Augusta (obviously), so he’s basically screwed. I agree that he’s going to need to find a way to control his drives to contend, but what wasn’t mentioned was how wide the fairways are at Augusta. It’s a bombers paradise. I agree it’s unlikely and I’d definitely bet against him, but I hope Tiger uses this as fuel and somehow finds a way to prove them wrong. 
    The Masters Youtube channel has recently uploaded a bunch of full broadcast final rounds in HD. I watched the last round of 2005 the other night- the Tiger vs DiMarco one. Tiger was extremely inconsistent with his driver. Wound up so far right on one hole he was on another fairway. He beat DiMarco in a playoff but they were 7 shots ahead of the next guy.
    Great point.  One of my favorite Masters ever. 
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,024
    bbiggs said:
    eddiec said:
    bbiggs said:
    I read an article this morning where Hank Haney was saying that Tiger doesn’t have a shot this week and that the other touring pros think it’s a joke that he’s the favorite. The reason? His inconsistencies with the driver. Haney said he can’t hit irons off every tee at Augusta (obviously), so he’s basically screwed. I agree that he’s going to need to find a way to control his drives to contend, but what wasn’t mentioned was how wide the fairways are at Augusta. It’s a bombers paradise. I agree it’s unlikely and I’d definitely bet against him, but I hope Tiger uses this as fuel and somehow finds a way to prove them wrong. 
    The Masters Youtube channel has recently uploaded a bunch of full broadcast final rounds in HD. I watched the last round of 2005 the other night- the Tiger vs DiMarco one. Tiger was extremely inconsistent with his driver. Wound up so far right on one hole he was on another fairway. He beat DiMarco in a playoff but they were 7 shots ahead of the next guy.
    Great point.  One of my favorite Masters ever. 
    Would be my favorite if he didn't go bogey-bogey to finish out after 16.

    97 is my favorite. Nothing will match that. Hell, world.  My old man and I had caught a glimpse of him at the BC Open 6 months or so earlier.  Everyone in town thought he was a punk but was also mesmerized.  Then that.  Incredible.

    Love that the masters posted all these.  Have been wanting to dive in but haven't had the time yet.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,024
    edited April 2018
    Some of the most memorable shots of the past decade or so are from wayward tee shots. Sergio, Bubba, Phil, Tiger's chip even.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,024
    edited April 2018
    Favorite Tiger majors...Edit: looking at these, probably most everyone's

    PGA: Valhalla. Poor Bob May. Walking in his putt
    British: The one after his dad died. Don't remember where it was
    US Open: Torrey

    Would have to think this Masters would surpass anything if he were to somehow win.
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,255
    No doubt. The first major win was inevitable based on his ability.  To come back and win a major this year would be the greatest.  If he wins a major next year or the year after a few wins it won't be as significant, but to pull it off this year after the injury/layoff and against much better competition would be incredible. 
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    I believe in miracles suddenly popped in my head! ;)
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,909
    Holy shit Tony Finau just destroyed his ankle celebrating a hole in one in the par 3 contest.  That was disgusting.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Indifference71 said:
    Holy shit Tony Finau just destroyed his ankle celebrating a hole in one in the par 3 contest.  That was disgusting.
    Wow. Jumping around I assume? 
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    bbiggs said:
    Indifference71 said:
    Holy shit Tony Finau just destroyed his ankle celebrating a hole in one in the par 3 contest.  That was disgusting.
    Wow. Jumping around I assume? 
    Running down toward the hole. Wow
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    edited April 2018
    Love this so much




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    norm Posts: 31,146
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  • bflynn1
    bflynn1 Posts: 1,394
    So excited for tomorrow
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,255
    I hope tiger doesn’t suck it up tomorrow and let some of the air out of the ballon early.  There are so many top players though to watch it won’t matter much.
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,884
    So many potential winners. Could be the best ever masters


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,255
    Alright.   My prediction is a Phil Mickelson victory.

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