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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,067
    John Prine...Wright Thompson...Masters.  It's pretty much porn.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,067
    bbiggs said:
    It's crazy how different it is to watch the Masters without the crowds.  There's no doubt it is affecting the players as well.  Many of these guys feed off of that energy and there's no way to replicate it.  Hope to see seas of patrons at next year's event again.  The Masters is definitely my favorite sporting event of the entire year (Cubs WS or Bears Super Bowl aside).
    I have said this a number of times this year, but I am actually really digging the lack of people on some of these really nice courses this year.  You get the see the course like we would see it playing.  

    Obviously looking forward to the energy being back, but it's kinda neat to see Augusta the way it was designed. 
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,989
    Cliffy6745 said:
    bbiggs said:
    It's crazy how different it is to watch the Masters without the crowds.  There's no doubt it is affecting the players as well.  Many of these guys feed off of that energy and there's no way to replicate it.  Hope to see seas of patrons at next year's event again.  The Masters is definitely my favorite sporting event of the entire year (Cubs WS or Bears Super Bowl aside).
    I have said this a number of times this year, but I am actually really digging the lack of people on some of these really nice courses this year.  You get the see the course like we would see it playing.  

    Obviously looking forward to the energy being back, but it's kinda neat to see Augusta the way it was designed. 
    I do too.  And why TF aren't my courses bereft of leaves like Augusta??  I played on Wed and lost three balls on the first cut of rough.  
  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,585
    bbiggs said:
    It's crazy how different it is to watch the Masters without the crowds.  There's no doubt it is affecting the players as well.  Many of these guys feed off of that energy and there's no way to replicate it.  Hope to see seas of patrons at next year's event again.  The Masters is definitely my favorite sporting event of the entire year (Cubs WS or Bears Super Bowl aside).
    Bears Super Bowl....you're a friggin comedian! 

    I do agree though...the Masters is fantastic to watch. In our region at that time of year, it is a reminder that the seasonal change is just around the corner. Every year it really gives me that itch to get out and play asap. But the conditions are usually to cold and/or wet.

    If anything, I think the lack of fans hurts (or will hurt) Tiger more than anyone. If it's the weekend at Augusta and you're within a couple groups of Tiger and those crowds get loud....there is NO way it doesn't get into your head. Couple that with the fact that Tiger thrives with that noise. Hoping for a hell of a weekend either way.
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,067
    mrussel1 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    bbiggs said:
    It's crazy how different it is to watch the Masters without the crowds.  There's no doubt it is affecting the players as well.  Many of these guys feed off of that energy and there's no way to replicate it.  Hope to see seas of patrons at next year's event again.  The Masters is definitely my favorite sporting event of the entire year (Cubs WS or Bears Super Bowl aside).
    I have said this a number of times this year, but I am actually really digging the lack of people on some of these really nice courses this year.  You get the see the course like we would see it playing.  

    Obviously looking forward to the energy being back, but it's kinda neat to see Augusta the way it was designed. 
    I do too.  And why TF aren't my courses bereft of leaves like Augusta??  I played on Wed and lost three balls on the first cut of rough.  
    lol...pretty sure Augusta has a crew of people roaming to pick up any stray leaf.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Agreed with some of the comments above.  It is definitely cool to see parts of these courses you wouldn't get to see otherwise.  But man, there is nothing like the roars at Augusta.  I get pumped up just hearing them on my couch at home.  Can't imagine being a player. 

    As for leaves, they suck.  That's the only part of Fall golf I don't enjoy.  Hoping for an exciting Sunday finish. 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,926
    Cliffy6745 said:
    bbiggs said:
    It's crazy how different it is to watch the Masters without the crowds.  There's no doubt it is affecting the players as well.  Many of these guys feed off of that energy and there's no way to replicate it.  Hope to see seas of patrons at next year's event again.  The Masters is definitely my favorite sporting event of the entire year (Cubs WS or Bears Super Bowl aside).
    I have said this a number of times this year, but I am actually really digging the lack of people on some of these really nice courses this year.  You get the see the course like we would see it playing.  

    Obviously looking forward to the energy being back, but it's kinda neat to see Augusta the way it was designed. 
    Agreed.  I haven't missed the crowds as much as I thought I would.  Definitely weird for the masters but for a bunch of these regular tournaments it's pretty nice not to listen to a bunch of jerkoffs yelling stupid shit after every tee shot.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,067
    Indifference71 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    bbiggs said:
    It's crazy how different it is to watch the Masters without the crowds.  There's no doubt it is affecting the players as well.  Many of these guys feed off of that energy and there's no way to replicate it.  Hope to see seas of patrons at next year's event again.  The Masters is definitely my favorite sporting event of the entire year (Cubs WS or Bears Super Bowl aside).
    I have said this a number of times this year, but I am actually really digging the lack of people on some of these really nice courses this year.  You get the see the course like we would see it playing.  

    Obviously looking forward to the energy being back, but it's kinda neat to see Augusta the way it was designed. 
    Agreed.  I haven't missed the crowds as much as I thought I would.  Definitely weird for the masters but for a bunch of these regular tournaments it's pretty nice not to listen to a bunch of jerkoffs yelling stupid shit after every tee shot.
    Definitely don't miss "GET IN THE HOLE"
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,067
    So the guys that have to play 27 straight holes seem to have a bit of an advantage? They're playing well and get a softer course.  Tiger and the guys from yesterday could be a ways back when they tee off.
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,671
    guess this could be posted in this thread... :confused:

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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Tiger looked fully in control off the tee yesterday.  Shaping it both ways and splitting fairways.  If he can continue to do that, I like his chances as well as anyone's.  Course knowledge around the greens = advantage Tiger.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,067
    bbiggs said:
    Tiger looked fully in control off the tee yesterday.  Shaping it both ways and splitting fairways.  If he can continue to do that, I like his chances as well as anyone's.  Course knowledge around the greens = advantage Tiger.
    For sure.  He was in complete control yesterday.  That tee grab on 7 I think....goodness.  Just saying, he could be a ways back by the time he tees off
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,954
    Cliffy6745 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Tiger looked fully in control off the tee yesterday.  Shaping it both ways and splitting fairways.  If he can continue to do that, I like his chances as well as anyone's.  Course knowledge around the greens = advantage Tiger.
    For sure.  He was in complete control yesterday.  That tee grab on 7 I think....goodness.  Just saying, he could be a ways back by the time he tees off
    A lot of players play unconscious though and get great scores in the first few rounds then pressure gets them and well, you know the rest.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Look at DJ just demolishing this course.  Wow.
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,989
    I love watching these guys pull-hook the drive on Amen corner.  Now I don't feel so bad.  Pull is my miss. 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,926
    Oh man watching Bryson lose a ball that was only 20 yards left of the green was quite enjoyable.  
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,658
    Indifference71 said:
    Oh man watching Bryson lose a ball that was only 20 yards left of the green was quite enjoyable.  

    he never loses that ball if there are “patrons.”

    fuck tiger.
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  • Cliffy6745
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    That Rory shot on 16 was one of the worst professional golf shots you will ever see
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,067
    Watching the replay. Holy shit rahm 
  • Cliffy6745
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    Cliffy6745 said:
    John Prine...Wright Thompson...Masters.  It's pretty much porn.
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