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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,260
    The Masters and Augusta has such an odd dichotomy.  On one hand, it is an amazing golf course and the 2nd or 3rd best tourney of the year.    On the other hand, ANGC fits to a T all of the negative connotations of the game (rich people, exclusive, racist history, etc...).  I wonder what the purpose of ANGC really is.   

  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,030
    edited April 2023
    bootlegger10 said:
    The Masters and Augusta has such an odd dichotomy.  On one hand, it is an amazing golf course and the 2nd or 3rd best tourney of the year.    On the other hand, ANGC fits to a T all of the negative connotations of the game (rich people, exclusive, racist history, etc...).  I wonder what the purpose of ANGC really is.   

    What do you mean by purpose?  It is a status symbol for the "elite" and one of the best golf courses in the world,. Agreed with all the negative connotations and that all goes into it, but they've made some good strides but I am sure have a very long way to go.

    What are the two or three better tourneys? Assume it obviously depends on the course of the US and British Opens?

    This is good...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMmSSCh0UoE

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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,260
    Will check that link out Cliffy on the drive home.

    I think The Open is the top tourney.   Depending on US Open it could sneak into the 2 spot.  

    No better viewing experience though than the Masters.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    Masters is tops for me. Not even close. 
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,030
    RORY DOING A LIVE INTERVIEW AT THE MASTERS!!!!!!

    What is happening?!?!
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,030
    edited April 2023
    The Juggler said:
    Masters is tops for me. Not even close. 
    I generally agree, though in the instance where you have a US Open at Oakmont or Merion or Open at St Andrews, I'd look forward to that more in those particular years.

    I also prefer Open's to invitationals, but the Master's is special, though a limited field event
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,030
    edited April 2023
    Oh no...



    Edit: Looks like there's an explanation
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  • JojoRice
    JojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,554
    edited April 2023
    I think part of it depends on where you live when it comes to the best tournament. As a Georgia resident, it's The Masters by a long shot. I've been privileged to work at The Masters and attend as a patron. There's no comparison in the experience that Augusta provides. 
    "I got memories, I got shit"
  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,995
    My only pre-tournament winner bet is playing well. Might be tough for him to sustain it but so far so good….


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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,030
    Incredible day. Awesome leaderboard 
  • JojoRice
    JojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,554
    If you have the Masters app, go watch how Phil played #2. Also watch Bubba on #15. He got hosed big time. 
    "I got memories, I got shit"
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,923
    I love the masters 


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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,260
    edited April 2023
    JojoRice said:
    If you have the Masters app, go watch how Phil played #2. Also watch Bubba on #15. He got hosed big time. 
    Like a judge overruling a jury, there should be an official on each hole that can remove a birdie when a hole is played like Phil played #2.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    LOL Bryson.  I wonder if it's still playing as a par 67 for him???
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    Koepka is locked in.  With bad weather coming this afternoon he might have a huge lead going into the weekend.
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,260
    I will be happy if there is a LIV winner.  Makes golf more interesting.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    Not sure how that makes things more interesting.....just more nonsense for the golf media to salivate over like they did with the champions dinner.  I guess it didn't end with a big food fight like they were expecting!!   
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,260
    Indifference71 said:
    Not sure how that makes things more interesting.....just more nonsense for the golf media to salivate over like they did with the champions dinner.  I guess it didn't end with a big food fight like they were expecting!!   
    Haha.  If there will be a real rivalry in the future then it has to start somewhere.  NBA was better when players hated each other instead of being best friends and popping 3's every play.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    Indifference71 said:
    Going with Rory in the 1 and done pool.  It's time for him to complete the grand slam.  One of the best weeks of the year!
    And he's not even going to make the cut.  Wow.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,030
    Koepka is a problem. Will definitely draw more attention to LIV but I feel like it would legitimize LIV if someone like Neimann wins. Like it’s not like we didn’t know Koepka is a hall of fame golfer before he went, he was just hurt. Could just be telling myself that.

    Michael Collins suuuuuucks

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