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Good articles. I finally broke back into single digits last summer... after over 35 years. Ultimately, for me, it was getting back to playing regularly, working hard on all aspects of the game. But, most importantly, it was finding the right instructor to get me moving away from the OTT tendency... especially when shooting the long arrows.

All things being equal, launch metrics and manner in which the ball interacts with the ground, the rollout should be really close. That said, my observation is that draws tend to roll out more than fades. I say "observation" because I can't hit a draw off the tee with driver... period .

A Dear Bill, sorry to inform you letter from the Masters, a not even close on @Golfspy_CG2Master's pool... here's hoping for a new trend. Thanks for sharing this!

Congratulations to the winners and thank you Rob for continuing to coordinate these major pool events.

Yes, I fail to see/make the "sinister" connection/question. Like many players at this level, they either learn to master the 8 inches between their ears or remain perpetual chasers. Presently, Scheffler seems to have mastered that part and shot making.

From PGA's anti-LIV front man, pointy end of their spear, to player/part owner... yes, that is quite a turn-around. I stated in the other thread that he was holding out for an offer that had a $B on the end. Perhaps the "part ownership" has the potential to meet that? Does he also get a team? Does this draw the likes of Lowery, Fitzpatrick and others to LIV? The world of professional golf is great theatre these days. While the tour as we've long known it is being dismantled, the ruling bodies are busy making needless ball rollback decisions and elitist stuff shirts like Fred Ridley are doubling down on the disconnect between them and 99% of players who are the future of the sport.

What's really lost in all this needless churn is that it will not change the professional game... where the "problem" resides. This weeks Masters would not look or play out any differently were the neutered ball in play. It certainly will not protect the "at risk courses" or the whatever word salad line of reasoning Whan came up with regarding the games heritage. Breaking News Mike - the game of golf has changed and you need to change with it. My driving average has been 229. A 5-7% loss (using @RickyBobby_PRnumber) would change that to 213-217 yards (let's use 215). That's a 14 yard loss in average driving distance. But the USGA promises only 3 to 5 yards... moving my average to 224-226 yards. Notice the chart graphics show a larger visual spread between the player groups yet the numeric spread for each group is only 2 yards. Anyone else a little dubious? And keep in mind that for we amateurs it could be the difference of having to grab a much longer iron/wood than before whereas the elite players might grab an 8i vs a 9i. This translates into a much more risky, less accurate second shot for the less skilled players. Yup, these guys are most definitely looking out for us .

Me too. Seems to have a great attitude to go along with a superb game. Well, congratulations Scottie!!

Absolutely classy send off comments for Vern Lundquist... betting there isn't a dry eye in the #16 booth. I , like so many on the forum, grew up listening to his voice.

Was that Scottie's cell phone we just heard?

Possibly. This has been very entertaining. I mean a couple of breaks going the other way for Aberg, Homa and/or Morikawa and this could be a tie. And, if Fleetwood makes even half of what seems like a dozen near miss birdies, he could be leading.

Scottie seems to think he's done.... WOW!

Just now noticing the pin location on #13... hadn't seen it from the back of green... NUTS!

Yea, that was a wicked hard bounce as the ball seemed to be hit pretty high. There might also be a slight downslope where he landed?

I love that hole and pin placement. It is such a risk/reward set-up. Clearly Scottie was not going wet and that bailout cost him a stroke.

Lots of golf yet to play but the chasers are helping somewhat. Looks like Max may be in trouble on 12 .

Scottie is the PGA's new gun slinger... may have been even if DJ hadn't gone to LIV.

Anyone noticing the matching green and white staff bags for Scottie and Colin? There have been several shots of them at the tees, sitting side by side. The folks at TaylorMade must be ec static over this final Sunday pairing. Adam Scott just behind TW's for most Masters cuts made (15) and has played in 90 (that's nine-dee) consecutive major events. That's pretty darn cool . We have our horserace folks... buckle down the hatches and.... wait a minute... RU KIDDING ME SCHEFFLER!!

That would definitely be the sports story of 2024. I think it was TGC who said he was "heading home as soon as he received word she is in labor".

No I do not have one and doubt I ever will. That said, the Bushnell Launch Pro seems like the current undisputed champion for most tech, versatility, and price point... and keeps me passing by the bait for a look.

So Rob, what your really saying is I'm sitting pretty at #1108?

Interesting as TGC was just showing some recent trend data (beyond this week) that suggests Scottie's lost ground on his stats - and that he'll likely need to "gut this one out".

While unlikely any will be in Butler's Cabin tomorrow, still a pretty decent showing from the "dark side". I was expecting Niemann and/or Koepka to be in the final couple of groups on Sunday. Does Bryson right the listing ship? Might one of the Cam's catch fire and post a clubhouse lead? We'll know about this time tomorrow.

Wow... what the heck happened? Not only to Tiger but much of the field? I was teaching fly casting to Scouts today and just now seeing the final groups finish up. The weather looks great but the scores seem to have gotten worse, not better. Should be a great finishing day and it's going to take a special performance by someone to get past Scottie. I have nothing on the schedule ... on purpose .

I'd like to hear JT's and Harman's post round interviews. I've done a brief search and not found any as yet. Certainly the playing conditions will be mentioned as a factor but I wonder if one or both chose some aggressive shot choices they now wish they hadn't? Also, I had not heard JT and Bone's parted ways just prior to the event. Count me amongst the many who thought this player/caddie pairing would prove to be a really good one. The press quotes are the typical flowery stuff but there has to be something more not being shared - and that we may never know. In any case, making the change the week ahead of The Masters seems like poor timing.