The Masters*

[Quigleyd]

4 minutes ago, ncwoz said:

I would go so far as to say I don't think he'll win. Golf is just way to complicated a sport for it to be a simple answer to who is going to win a big tournament.

Probably, That is why in most cases I take the field. 

[Rickp]

I know everyone thinks this is Bryson's to lose. But I would not be surprised if someone else sneaks it out.

Definitely, too many great players out there including all the young guns who are coming on fast.


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[Shankster]

Scrambling to get my homework done today, tomorrow and Friday so the weekend is clear to watch some action.

Looks like we might get a Friday start though...

[FrogginBullfish]

Ahem... 

 

[Shankster]

49 minutes ago, FrogginBullfish said:

Ahem... 

 

Weird.  It is basically Tigers course, they designed the renovations around his ability... would be something.  One step closer to taking the top spot from Jack.

[Quigleyd]

21 minutes ago, Shankster said:

Weird.  It is basically Tigers course, they designed the renovations around his ability... would be something.  One step closer to taking the top spot from Jack.

 

His ability 20 years ago. That ability is gone.. Tiger is still great but his teeth are a little worn.

[Shankster]

2 hours ago, Quigleyd said:

 

His ability 20 years ago. That ability is gone.. Tiger is still great but his teeth are a little worn.

True, but it has to be the course he has played the most as a Pro.  

[FrogginBullfish]

Yeah and he's done pretty well the majority of the time...

22 Starts
5 Wins
12 Top 5s
14 Top 10s

True, but it has to be the course he has played the most as a Pro.  

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[bens197]

10 hours ago, Shankster said:

In all honesty, I hope someone steals his clubs tonight or he misses the cut.  I like what he is doing, but I am sick of people that have no idea what they are even taking about... talking about it.

Yeah, he hits it a mile.  Who cares. And I lean towards liking Bryson.

Just amplifies the talk about rolling the ball back and whatever.  Just play gold and quit making shart up.

Not directed at you in any way sir.  Just the journalists you speak of.

I love what Bryson is doing. I love how this is blowing people’s minds. The world is changing and we have to change with it. 
 

That said, nobody is talking about ANGC not allowing green reading books this week or ever. Bryson leans on this the same way John Daly couldn’t get through a round without a dozen Diet Cokes and two soft packs of Marb Reds. 
 

Justin Ray said this a couple weeks ago...

 

“There are 58 players with 8+ rounds @ ANGC over the last 3 years...BAD ranks 58th (last) in strokes gained putting per round.”

This is not a stat you flip overnight.  I don’t care how long you are.  

[FrogginBullfish]

57 minutes ago, bens197 said:

I love what Bryson is doing. I love how this is blowing people’s minds. The world is changing and we have to change with it. 
 

That said, nobody is talking about ANGC not allowing green reading books this week or ever. Bryson leans on this the same way John Daly couldn’t get through a round without a dozen Diet Cokes and two soft packs of Marb Reds. 
 

Justin Ray said this a couple weeks ago...

 

“There are 58 players with 8+ rounds @ ANGC over the last 3 years...BAD ranks 58th (last) in strokes gained putting per round.”

This is not a stat you flip overnight.  I don’t care how long you are.  

It's not a stat you flip overnight, no, but Bryson's improvement in his putting has been staggering since he came on Tour.

His SG: Putting totals since he came on Tour:

2015: -0.309 -- No rank

2016: -0.302 -- No rank

2017: -0.193 -- 145th

2018: 0.346 -- 32nd

2019: 0.372 -- 28th

2020: 0.658 -- 10th

2021: 0.540 -- 58th

His putting has improved steadily and while it's possibly due to the green reading materials, I believe it's more he's found the equipment and technique combo that actually works for him that's made the biggest difference. Wasn't too long ago he was trying the side-saddle stance. Augusta's greens are also notoriously tough to figure out, especially with their speed and undulations. Perhaps a wet November Masters works out more in his favour too. 

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[bens197]

22 minutes ago, FrogginBullfish said:

It's not a stat you flip overnight, no, but Bryson's improvement in his putting has been staggering since he came on Tour.

His SG: Putting totals since he came on Tour:

2015: -0.309 -- No rank

2016: -0.302 -- No rank

2017: -0.193 -- 145th

2018: 0.346 -- 32nd

2019: 0.372 -- 28th

2020: 0.658 -- 10th

2021: 0.540 -- 58th

His putting has improved steadily and while it's possibly due to the green reading materials, I believe it's more he's found the equipment and technique combo that actually works for him that's made the biggest difference. Wasn't too long ago he was trying the side-saddle stance. Augusta's greens are also notoriously tough to figure out, especially with their speed and undulations. Perhaps a wet November Masters works out more in his favour too. 

And that there, the notoriously difficult greens, is what will make or break his round.  The distinct advantage is the same as Tiger's in 1997...short iron approaches into holes that others were hitting from 40-50 yards back.  If he can dial in his irons, that will undoubtedly help any issues he could face with putting.  

I am still rooting for him...It's hard not to revel in his pursuit of success.  

[PMookie]

I’m watching “Live From the Masters”. Brandel looks like he’s the size of a Yard Gnome next to Rich Lerner!!!! Good gracious!

[HardcoreLooper]

SVP with hair?  We were all a lot younger in '98.

[Rickp]

I’m watching “Live From the Masters”. Brandel looks like he’s the size of a Yard Gnome next to Rich Lerner!!!! Good gracious!

Yup, noticed that also last night.
Like the “yard Gnome”


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[ncwoz]

Darn rain.

[Chip Strokes]

15 minutes ago, ncwoz said:

Darn rain.

i had just gotten on the couch and turned on the CBS sports app on fire tv. hope it’s not too long 

[Chip Strokes]

holy crap it’s absolutely pissing down rain there.  

[Shankster]

Shoulda took my advice and started tomorrow. They are going to anyways.

[StrokerAce]

glad I have a comfortable couch....going to be on it for a long time this weekend...

 

For fans who spend Sunday afternoons on the couch, this week will feel a little different.

That’s because on Sunday, there are more late games than early games: Five games will kick off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, while six games will kick off in the 4 o’clock hour.

The reason is that the Masters was delayed from its usual springtime schedule because of the COVID-19 pandemic and is being played this week instead. CBS will air the final round of the Masters on Sunday morning, and it will go into the early afternoon. So FOX will carry all five 1 p.m. games, and CBS and FOX will each show three games in the later window.

Golf is expected to end about an hour before the three CBS games kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET.

The top CBS announcing team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be off football duty this week, with Nantz calling the Masters and Romo getting the week off.

[Nolan220]

40 minutes ago, Chip Strokes said:

holy crap it’s absolutely pissing down rain there.  

Sucks but bright side is most likely masters golf on Monday ! 

[Quigleyd]

12 hours ago, bens197 said:

I love what Bryson is doing. I love how this is blowing people’s minds. The world is changing and we have to change with it. 
 

That said, nobody is talking about ANGC not allowing green reading books this week or ever. Bryson leans on this the same way John Daly couldn’t get through a round without a dozen Diet Cokes and two soft packs of Marb Reds. 
 

Justin Ray said this a couple weeks ago...

 

“There are 58 players with 8+ rounds @ ANGC over the last 3 years...BAD ranks 58th (last) in strokes gained putting per round.”

This is not a stat you flip overnight.  I don’t care how long you are.  

Green reading books are allowed. They are just not allowed to be as detailed with topo gradients. 

[Rickp]

Just checked the weather radar over Augusta, doesn’t look good, not good at all. Today could be washout or at best some play.


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[Tom the Golf Nut]

I'm guessing the grounds crew will be out around 10:30 and play resuming around 12:00

[fixyurdivot]

5 minutes ago, Rickp said:

Just checked the weather radar over Augusta, doesn’t look good, not good at all. Today could be washout or at best some play.


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Somewhat fitting for the way 2020 has gone .  

[Tom the Golf Nut]

The range is now open. 

[fixyurdivot]

Oh, I failed to mention who I'm rooting for... Rory McIlroy for the Grand Salami 

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

I’m hungry like the WOLFF!!

 

 

[FrogginBullfish]

Play to resume at 10:22am EST.

[FrogginBullfish]

 

[Rickp]

Just checked the weather radar over Augusta, doesn’t look good, not good at all. Today could be washout or at best some play.


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Players are on the range, so much for ACUweather


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