James Lawhead Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play & pray for tickets. Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote Link to comment
JeremyD Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 For me, it's Play 100% William P and Girldad18 2 Quote When my wife asked if I wanted to leave Maine and move to where she grew up, I couldn't say no to Pinehurst, NC. I honestly don't spend much money on golf equipment, but I'm constantly reading reviews in case I ever get ready to buy I swing left handed and have been the State of Maine Left Hander's champion since 1997, the last year they held the tournament. I'm currently a 7.1 handicap. Trying to get lower, but my gut gets in the way. WITB Driver: Epic speed 9 degree Irons: 990's S300 Stiff shafts bought when I was in college. (Received a personal use discount, otherwise would've stuck with my Hogan Edge's) 3 Wood: Epic speed 15 degree or PT15 52/56/60 Z Spin wedges (heck of a deal $100 for all 3 at Dick's in 2013) Putter: OG Rossie Link to comment
cesare.vitali Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play, with no dubts! Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote Japan tools addicted. My bag: driver Srixon MX5, fairway wood Srixon MX3, ibrid 2,3,4 Srixon, Irons ZX565 Srixon 5-9, wedge Mizuno TP 50° and Calloway Mack Daddy 2 56°, putter Mati Link to comment
David Leighton Reid Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 For me, it would be getting to play 1 round at Augusta…..a dream come true. William P and Girldad18 2 Quote Ping G430 Max 10k 9° w/ProLaunch 45 S Ping G425 3 wood 14.5° w/Ventus Velocore Blue-6R tipped 1" Ping G430 Max 5 wood w/Ping Tour 2.0 65 R Ping G430 Max 7 wood w/Ping Tour 2.0 65 R Ping G430 4 hyrid w/AltaCB 70 R Toura Golf CB 6-PW Recoil 95 regular Toura Golf 48° GW and Vokey Sm10 wedges 52° and 57° Scotty Cameron Phantom X 11.5 putter Link to comment
kevin brandon Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play William P and Girldad18 2 Quote Link to comment
smartak Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play for sure. With the coverage on TV, you get almost every shot anyway. Very few people get to play the course. William P and Girldad18 2 Quote Steve Martak Link to comment
Chuck 78 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play I have been to the Masters once unbelievable but play it would be a bucket list experience. William P and Girldad18 2 Quote Link to comment
OldSchoolFlusher Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play once 100% Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote WITB > Stealth 2 Driver > Mizuno STG 3 & 5 woods > Mizuno 243 Irons > Vokey SM9 Wedges (50,54,60) Link to comment
Drdale2013 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I’ll go against the run of play here. I would take Saturday and Sunday tickets every year. There is nothing like being at the Masters. Being on the grounds you feel a special energy and excitement even on a Monday practice round. By far my favorite tournament every single year. William P 1 Quote R. Dale Link to comment
Josh Richardson Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Think I’d most definitely want to play it. Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote Link to comment
RockerFCC Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 20 hours ago, GolfSpy MPR said: Given the unanimity so far, I think we need to say that if you choose to play, you can't set foot on the grounds again. OMG, I would gladly give up any chance to set foot there again to play that course. I can't imagine anyone else wouldn't either, but to each their own. Maybe if you live really close? No brainer for me. William P and Girldad18 2 Quote Just your "normal" obsessed golfer in search of more shots with names of flying critters... Link to comment
Frozen Spy Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I would move heaven and earth to play, to go see the Masters and experience it, I would and will but to play would be a rare honor. Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote Link to comment
Jon Diggs Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play. Wouldn’t even contemplate tickets. Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote Link to comment
Zekesterific Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Been there in 2007. I would play, but a no lose choice William P, Girldad18 and RockerFCC 3 Quote Link to comment
1PingI210 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play one round. Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote Link to comment
JusTzin Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play all day. If he masters looks great from the couch Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote B Good Link to comment
lmatteo Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I would rather have tickets for Saturday and Sunday every year so I could take my son or grandson and enjoy this special property for a lifetime of memories. William P 1 Quote Link to comment
Hennojr Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 having been twice and realizing how difficult the course really is, I want to go back and watch the pros play. You need a degree to play that course and there are plenty of other courses to play that cause less pain and plenty of enjoyment William P 1 Quote Link to comment
mtaxter Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I’ve been around golf now for 60 years from my fist bag as a caddie to a retired guy and private club member. For the first time in those 60 I am going on Thursday and Friday. Playing would be nice but I’m satisfied. William P 1 Quote Sub 70 699 pro v2 irons, 010 putter and TAIII wedges. Callaway Paradym triple diamond driver. Paradym Super Hybrids 2 ( 15 degree set) 3 (19 degree set) and 4 ( 22 degree set). Link to comment
DanJ33 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 tickets and I'd be at peace with never playing. I wasn't going to play it anyway. William P 1 Quote Photographer, snowboarder, car enthusiast, total hack Link to comment
Sixft9 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 At this point, I would rather play a round. Being able to watch on TV and recall how you played the hole is always fun. William P and Girldad18 2 Quote Been playing golf since I was 8, so.... a long time! Link to comment
warrenator8 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 22 hours ago, TSauer said: With the Masters quickly approaching, t-minus 29 days for those counting, I'm going to pose this question... Would you rather: Get to play a round at Augusta National once OR Get Saturday and Sunday tickets to the Masters every year Saturday and Sunday tickets. I have no business trying to play Augusta. TSauer and William P 2 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Max D, 9.0 Degrees Fairway Wood: Adams Speedline, 15 Degrees Driving Iron: Mizuno MP-H5 2-Iron 18 Degrees Irons: Cobra LTDx, 5-GW Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM9 (50, 54 bent to 55, 60) Putter: Odyssey White Ice 2-Ball Past Reviews: Titleist White Box, Lean Lock Putter, Byrdie Golf Design Link to comment
marcpjones Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play for sure, tickets in the lottery are possible every year, but playing, a billion to one chance. Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote semi-competent, but trying hard Link to comment
Willie T Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 22 hours ago, TSauer said: With the Masters quickly approaching, t-minus 29 days for those counting, I'm going to pose this question... Would you rather: Get to play a round at Augusta National once OR Get Saturday and Sunday tickets to the Masters every year No doubt - Play it, even if it meant I could never enter there again. To walk the course that is a cornerstone of the golf courses, to be lost in knowing that the greats all played here - yes the experience “inside the ropes” is one that I would love to say “been there, enjoyed that!” William P and Girldad18 2 Quote WITB? G400 SFT w/Aldila NXT GEN NVS 55 Aflex ; G410 3w; G400 3h(19), 4h(22), 5h(26) - stock Ping Alta CB R-Flex; SMS 6i, 7i - KBS TourLIte 95 R-Flex; Maltby TS1 8i-9i-PW w/Apollo Acculite 85 R flex; INDI FLX-S wedges (50, 54, 58) w/Recoil graphite shafts -R-Flex and AI-One 7T BD Milled (aka Millie), ball choice tends to be Pro-V1 or simliar 3pc urethane balls. Link to comment
Mark VT Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I’ve been lucky enough to have been there four times, one of which was in 1986, courtesy of MacGregor Golf. (Yes… my greatest golf memory). That said, I’m in agreement with the overwhelming majority here, and that is to play! I’d like to add a caveat to that though. I’d want to have my round last about six hours so I could hit a variety of shots from various spots in the course, including every back tee. It wouldn’t matter AT ALL what my score was! Girldad18 and William P 2 Quote WITB: Callaway Mavrik Pro Irons, Ping G425 Driver, TM Fairway, Vokey wedges, TaylorMade Spider putter. Link to comment
Coachbutnotgolf Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I’d take the tickets. While playing would be the ultimate, every year attendance would be the Holy Grail! William P 1 Quote Jason Catlin, Ole Duffer Link to comment
PJVicary Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Having been there a number of times as a patron I would have to say play. As the course is getting longer and my game is getting shorter the play option would need to be sooner rather than later. William P and Girldad18 2 Quote Using Cure CX3 putter Link to comment
schmen082 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I'm going to be the outlier here. I would prefer tickets. The ONE TIME experience may be great, but stepping foot on the grounds and seeing the course changes each year as well as the best players in the world duking it out year after year is too hard to pass up. If the weather is bad on that ONE round or if I somehow forget how to hit a golf ball (im a 0.2, but everyone has bad days), then it's possibly ruined. If the weather is terrible in 2024, then it's okay because I get to go back in '25, '26, '27, etc. Being a witness to true history in the making means more to me than ONE singular round of golf ever could. I know it's not the popular choice, but it's my choice. William P 1 Quote Always looking for that competitive edge Link to comment
Kevin W Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 No doubt, play. TV coverage is so good, I'd rather just watch it on TV. William P and Girldad18 2 Quote Kevin WP Link to comment
Kevlar217 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Play! And I’d have the most wonderful time shooting a 213! Might as well see all of the course! Girldad18, RockerFCC and William P 3 Quote Link to comment
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