The Masters 2023

[fixyurdivot]

19 minutes ago, Splatt said:

Got up nice and early this morning. 

Watched 2 shots and then the sirens blew. FML.

Definitely a Monday finish now

Most likely. Full disclosure, I had to look up FML. 

[Rickp]

19 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Most likely. Full disclosure, I had to look up FML. 

Ummm…..me too….

[Shankster]

2 hours ago, Rickp said:

Ummm…..me too….

 

2 hours ago, fixyurdivot said:

Most likely. Full disclosure, I had to look up FML. 

It stands for Full Metallic Launcher…

Kind of like Full Metal Jacket except in involves the speakers life and doing something to it.  

 

[cnosil]

3 hours ago, Splatt said:

Definitely a Monday finish now

It will be close;  weather is supposed to be better so if they don't finish it will only be a hole or two or if they go to a playoff. 

[GolfSpy TCB]

Tiger WD. 

[GolfSpy TCB]

And just like that... 2 putts and the lead of 4, is now 2.  This is going to be good. 

[sirchunksalot]

6 minutes ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

Tiger WD. 

I saw the announcement and was both saddened and relieved. You could see how much pain he was in and there's no reason to risk making it worse. Chronic pain and the weather he was having to endure is not a good combination. 

[Splatt]

Some very compelling golf on TV right now. Every shot between Koepka and Rahm means something 

[MichaelC_81]

On 4/5/2023 at 3:02 PM, Splatt said:

Im glad it's over Easter weekend. The final round is normally on a Monday morning here in Aus so I usually book the day off to watch it

Also makes it easier to drink a few beers watching it Sunday night. 

[MichaelC_81]

It's amazing how different players are handling the conditions. Cantlay 6 birdies for the day, Speith 5 bogeys. 

[Splatt]

16 minutes ago, MichaelC_81 said:

It's amazing how different players are handling the conditions. Cantlay 6 birdies for the day, Speith 5 bogeys. 

I'm glued to Rahm v Koepka

[CSiders12]

I think Cantlay could be a sneaky dark horse going into the final round. That man is never fazed no matter how big the stage. 

[Rickp]

12 hours ago, Shankster said:

 

It stands for Full Metallic Launcher…

Kind of like Full Metal Jacket except in involves the speakers life and doing something to it.  

 

Right…..

[fixyurdivot]

Interesting pre strike hand work by Bennett.  In his "Five Lessons", Ben Hogan talks about "the waggle" in some surprising depth.  It's interesting to see all the various methods used by players and just as interesting to know how they came to be.  One of the guys here bounces his club head up and down a few inches about 5-7x before his backswing... sometimes I count .

Viktor's got it going... the lead group better keep an eye in the rearview mirror.

 

[richk9holes]

What a jinx! "Koepka hasn't 3 putted all tournament." Proceeds to 3 putt,  

[cnosil]

Morikawa's shot on 18 with the putter was crazy;  thought the ball was going to stop multiple times but it just kept going. 

[richk9holes]

1 minute ago, cnosil said:

Morikawa's shot on 18 with the putter was crazy;  thought the ball was going to stop multiple times but it just kept going. 

That whole bunch chasing the leaders is capable of shooting 64 in the 4th round if they catch fire, Morikawa included.

[Rickp]

2 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Morikawa's shot on 18 with the putter was crazy;  thought the ball was going to stop multiple times but it just kept going. 

Might be slowest putt ever!

[fixyurdivot]

Pairing and split tees starting at 1400 EST.  Surprised they aren't pulling it back and hour+, but the folks at AN have been to this rodeo a time or two.  So glad the wet weather moved out, this is going to be an entertaining finish.

[richk9holes]

9 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Morikawa's shot on 18 with the putter was crazy;  thought the ball was going to stop multiple times but it just kept going. 

Rahm then leaves a similar putt short, just illustrates how well Morikawa read that.

[richk9holes]

Morikawa and Bennett will be a fun pairing to watch.

[Shankster]

8 minutes ago, richk9holes said:

Morikawa and Bennett will be a fun pairing to watch.

You’ll have to find it on ESPN400

[richk9holes]

I've mostly watched "Live at the Masters" on Golf Channel actually. I keep forgetting to switch back and their coverage is better imo. 

[cnosil]

1 hour ago, fixyurdivot said:

Pairing and split tees starting at 1400 EST.  Surprised they aren't pulling it back and hour+, but the folks at AN have been to this rodeo a time or two.  So glad the wet weather moved out, this is going to be an entertaining finish.

1400 is when it starts in CBS;  they are playing on ESPN+

[fixyurdivot]

10 minutes ago, cnosil said:

1400 is when it starts in CBS;  they are playing on ESPN+

Thanks for the correction.  They probably meant time for the final group tee time.  In addition to Koepka/Rahm, there are some other fun pairings out there such as Spieth/Mickelson, Young/Niemann, Schaufflee/Reed, Fleetwood/Ancer, and others; for those who are into the tour vs. tour angle.

[cnosil]

17 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Thanks for the correction.

NP, with the last group starting at 2:33 it will be tough to get 18 in; tbey don't play 4 hour rounds

 

[sirchunksalot]

I thought Tiger withdrew because of his nagging leg injury, but it appears it was plantar fasciitis. 

[fixyurdivot]

3 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

I thought Tiger withdrew because of his nagging leg injury, but it appears it was plantar fasciitis. 

As if he needs another nagging injury.  This could be a secondary issue related to the leg. This game is tough enough on a healthy body.

[sirchunksalot]

17 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

As if he needs another nagging injury.  This could be a secondary issue related to the leg. This game is tough enough on a healthy body.

Could be, I've found that if you have one thing hurting you'll compensate for it and cause something else to get injured. 

[fixyurdivot]

6 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

Could be, I've found that if you have one thing hurting you'll compensate for it and cause something else to get injured. 

Agree.  That was my line of thinking but could have stated it better.  I've had PF, thankfully only once and briefly with therapy (tension boot) and it is no fun.