The Masters - 2022

[Shankster 33,174]

Pulling for Cam tomorrow.  I like Scottie as well, going to be one for the ages.

[Rickp 30,471]

1 minute ago, Shankster said:

Pulling for Cam tomorrow.  I like Scottie as well, going to be one for the ages.

Definitely interesting Sunday…

[CarlH 8,679]

[RollingGreens 2,471]

I think currently Cam had the game to play catch-up tomorrow if scores stay steady. The question is will Scottie come out hot looking to throw up some numbers or playing for par content with not making mistakes. Tee shots like 18 could be terribly times tomorrow 

[bens197 13,020]

Scottie should have no issue tomorrow. I’d aim to shoot 70 and he’s going to be trading Nike vests for a 44L coat. 
 

By the way, having Ted Scott on the bag is certainly an advantage considering his two Masters victories with Bubba. 

[PMookie 17,650]

Hoping Scheffler can hold on to win. Cameron Smith is going to be tough to stave-off for sure!!! For Tiger not to be competing for the win it has to be tough to go grind it out one more time tomorrow and deal with that leg pain! I can’t imagine walking THAT course with pins and screws in my leg. Unreal.

[Rickp 30,471]

11 hours ago, PMookie said:

Hoping Scheffler can hold on to win. Cameron Smith is going to be tough to stave-off for sure!!! For Tiger not to be competing for the win it has to be tough to go grind it out one more time tomorrow and deal with that leg pain! I can’t imagine walking THAT course with pins and screws in my leg. Unreal.

Watching Tiger warm up this morning and he’s stiff.  Gotta be a tough 4 days for him.  

[Middler 3,798]

15 minutes ago, Rickp said:

Watching Tiger warm up this morning and he’s stiff.  Gotta be a tough 4 days for him.  

I hate to see him in obvious pain presumably from so much walking. Bending down to read putts has looked painful for him. I can’t figure out if he chose to play to for a) respect for Augusta, b) time isn’t on his side for more Masters wins, and/or c) other reasons. Obviously his fans can’t get enough. I much prefer to see greats go out in good form before they’ve obviously lost form (like Phil), but I’m not concluding Tiger will never win again - anything is possible with him…

[Rickp 30,471]

7 minutes ago, Middler said:

I hate to see him in obvious pain presumably from so much walking. Bending down to read putts has looked painful for him. I can’t figure out if he chose to play to for a) respect for Augusta, b) time isn’t on his side for more Masters wins, and/or c) other reasons. Obviously his fans can’t get enough. I much prefer to see greats go out in good form before they’ve obviously lost form (like Phil), but I’m not concluding Tiger will never win again - anything is possible with him…

Tiger like him or not is different and deserves respect.  Like you not sure why he’s out there but I can’t stop watching him. 
I’ve seen him play many times in person  and he’s fun to watch.

[RickyBobby_PR 10,290]

16 minutes ago, Rickp said:

Tiger like him or not is different and deserves respect.  Like you not sure why he’s out there but I can’t stop watching him. 
I’ve seen him play many times in person  and he’s fun to watch.

He’s out there because he is different. But also he doesn’t/can’t play as many tournaments or practice as much as he used to and likes to. This is his way of putting in the work. 

 

[sirchunksalot 17,002]

Seeing Tiger and Rahm with 200 yard second shots on a par 4 is the most relatable thing I've seen in a while. Of course, their hole is 495 yards and mine is typically 380. 

[Rickp 30,471]

25 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

Seeing Tiger and Rahm with 200 yard second shots on a par 4 is the most relatable thing I've seen in a while. Of course, their hole is 495 yards and mine is typically 380. 

380 par 4 is a stretch for me now

[bens197 13,020]

33 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

Seeing Tiger and Rahm with 200 yard second shots on a par 4 is the most relatable thing I've seen in a while. Of course, their hole is 495 yards and mine is typically 380. 

Consistently for a LOT of these guys.  It’s one thing to hit a 200 yard club into 11, with the wind, the cold and into those greens…These scores truly are impressive.

[Muckinfiddle 191]

2 hours ago, Middler said:

I hate to see him in obvious pain presumably from so much walking. Bending down to read putts has looked painful for him. I can’t figure out if he chose to play to for a) respect for Augusta, b) time isn’t on his side for more Masters wins, and/or c) other reasons. Obviously his fans can’t get enough. I much prefer to see greats go out in good form before they’ve obviously lost form (like Phil), but I’m not concluding Tiger will never win again - anything is possible with him…

I say at this point it's the letter c. It's another notch in his bedpost showing that he walked the whole course all four days and grinded it out. Technically it still a win.

[PMookie 17,650]

One image of Tiger from yesterday sticks in my mind: him smiling during the round.

He and Kisner had just teed-off and Kisner turned and said something to Tiger, and Tiger actually smiled and laughed. Years ago that never would’ve happened. Being out there just has to be good for his soul…

[Rickp 30,471]

47 minutes ago, Muckinfiddle said:

I say at this point it's the letter c. It's another notch in his bedpost showing that he walked the whole course all four days and grinded it out. Technically it still a win.

Definitely!!!  He’s still getting top billing.

[fixyurdivot 18,313]

No 18th green probably ever looked better to Tyrell Hatton... oooffff!  Also, I'm seeing (noticing at least) a lot of players with pretty abbreviated backswings and quick transitions. Rahm for example.  I like what I'm seeing .

As to the question about why Tiger is playing, I say all three reasons.  One would have to not have been paying attention and listening to him over the years to know that the records are the world to him.  Were it not for several life train wrecks, I have no doubt he would already have checked them off his list of goals. 

Based on his his ability to get through this weekend, on arguably the hardest walk and amongst the toughest track on tour, there is no reason not to think he will play in a handful more events this year - and likely all 3 remaining majors.  Again, why not?  He really has nothing to lose but the window of time and dwindling odds of getting the last two pieces to his trophy case... room... shop.

The last twosome has just teed off... here we go .

[Rickp 30,471]

2 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

No 18th green probably ever looked better to Tyrell Hatton... oooffff!  Also, I'm seeing (noticing at least) a lot of players with pretty abbreviated backswings and quick transitions. Rahm for example.  I like what I'm seeing .

As to the question about why Tiger is playing, I say all three reasons.  One would have to not have been paying attention and listening to him over the years to know that the records are the world to him.  Were it not for several life train wrecks, I have no doubt he would already have checked them off his list of goals. 

Based on his his ability to get through this weekend, on arguably the hardest walk and amongst the toughest track on tour, there is no reason not to think he will play in a handful more events this year - and likely all 3 remaining majors.  Again, why not?  He really has nothing to lose but the window of time and dwindling odds of getting the last two pieces to his trophy case... room... shop.

The last twosome has just teed off... here we go .

Agree with you, I’m sure he’ll be at all remaining Majors and who knows.  

[Muckinfiddle 191]

Sweet I called that chip in for scheffler. Too bad nobody was around to hear it. That's the end of this round, he's going to be on fire.

[fixyurdivot 18,313]

Have to think Cam is going to remember that second shot missed opportunity on #3 forever... but, maybe not... still lots of golf to play.