Addicted2Golf Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Can a resurgent Ernie Els finally win that elusive Green Jacket this year at Augusta? He's been a runner-up twice and is playing great golf heading into the Masters. Ernie's Masters Record Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 He's certainly playing well right now, looking like he may run away with it today. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoGolfBlogger Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 It's THE Masters.. anyone can win... and here's hoping it's Phil so I can score a free Callaway Driver! Ernie Winning would be pretty cool though... On the topic of winning the Masters, am I the only one who will be rooting against Tiger? Presently In my Bargain Bin Golf Bag Driver: Cleveland Launcher DST Driver 3 Wood: Cleveland Launcher DST Fairway Wood Hybrids: Wilson 3h & 4h Fybrid Irons: 2009 TaylorMade Burner Irons Wedges: Eidolon 60 Degree Cleveland CG 15 52 & 56 Putter: Bettinardi BB1 Balls: Top-Flite Gamer & TaylorMade Penta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 You may not be the only one, but I am most certainly not in that club. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 He's certainly playing well right now, looking like he may run away with it today. Play got suspended due to weather, but that was probably lucky for Els because he wasn't playing particularly well. He had a double on the 13th and a bogey on the 14th but still had a two shot lead over Kevin Na when they did blow the horn. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 It's THE Masters.. anyone can win... and here's hoping it's Phil so I can score a free Callaway Driver! Ernie Winning would be pretty cool though... On the topic of winning the Masters, am I the only one who will be rooting against Tiger? Meh. I'm not rooting against him or for him. Let the best man win. If that's Tiger then I'm OK with that. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtedrx Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 ..... On the topic of winning the Masters, am I the only one who will be rooting against Tiger? Probably not. I'm not rooting for him either way but it'll sure make for interesting tourney. Wish i could go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtedrx Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Can a resurgent Ernie Els finally win that elusive Green Jacket this year at Augusta? He's been a runner-up twice and is playing great golf heading into the Masters. Ernie's Masters Record Ernie's looking like a good choice but I'd really like to see Fred Couples win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 29, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 29, 2010 Ernie's looking like a good choice but I'd really like to see Fred Couples win it. I would like this too. Fred is a class act with one of the most powerful and yet effortless looking swings ever. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 I would like this too. Fred is a class act with one of the most powerful and yet effortless looking swings ever. "Fred Couples made 11 birdies and shot a course record 11-under-par 62 to win the Cap Cana Championship by two strokes. Couples's final round broke Saturday's course record set by Corey Pavin at the Punta Espada Golf Club in the Dominican Republic, and his 21-under 195 earned him a third Champions Tour victory in four starts." Link Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 29, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 29, 2010 "Fred Couples made 11 birdies and shot a course record 11-under-par 62 to win the Cap Cana Championship by two strokes. Couples's final round broke Saturday's course record set by Corey Pavin at the Punta Espada Golf Club in the Dominican Republic, and his 21-under 195 earned him a third Champions Tour victory in four starts." Link And he has been on fire recently! Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 And he has been on fire recently! He finished third back in 2006. I wouldn't count him out of being in contention over the weekend. That pseudo belly putter of his has been on fire and you need to be on in that phase of the game to do well at the Masters. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I would like this too. Fred is a class act with one of the most powerful and yet effortless looking swings ever. That would be awesome, yes. Freddy is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 "Fred Couples made 11 birdies and shot a course record 11-under-par 62 to win the Cap Cana Championship by two strokes. Couples's final round broke Saturday's course record set by Corey Pavin at the Punta Espada Golf Club in the Dominican Republic, and his 21-under 195 earned him a third Champions Tour victory in four starts." Link 11 BIRDIES!!! That's like a good season for me. He's certainly going to have all the confidence & momentum in the world headed into Augusta. It will probably be playing just a bit longer than the Champions Tour courses, though. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 He has been playing well, confident, has the experience, I think he is the favorite in my book going in. John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSchindler Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 What does everyone think about Ernie's chances today? Will he finish out this tournament well and win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I think you can take it to the bank. John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 29, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 29, 2010 What does everyone think about Ernie's chances today? Will he finish out this tournament well and win? Anyone have the TV time for this? IS there and online stream? Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Anyone have the TV time for this? IS there and online stream? It started noon ET. Els is 1 up through 16 over Na. Not sure about online. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 29, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 29, 2010 It started noon ET. Els is 1 up through 16 over Na. Not sure about online. Need the stream. Kids are home this week too. Some disney hanna montana joy is locked into our one tv house..... gotta get another set. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Need the stream. Kids are home this week too. Some disney hanna montana joy is locked into our one tv house..... gotta get another set. Ernie won by two. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoopt844 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Ernie won by two. Nice! Ernie is my favorite. I'd love to see him win at Augusta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp4455 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Way to hang in there Ernie! Semper Fi My Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 29, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 29, 2010 Ernie won by two. Thanks for the update. Right now my house is full of tears and the word "unfair" Parenting rules sometimes... Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 He's ready for the MASTERS!!! John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Ernie won by two. That is certainly a good tune up for that important tournament in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmesyef Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Ernie playing well is definitely good for golf. He's a big name who's been kind of absent for a couple seasons due to injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moecat Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 He's switching caddies for the Masters: http://www.golf.com/golf/tours_news/article/0,28136,1976637,00.html ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Fresh off his second straight victory, Ernie Els headed to Augusta National for a quick practice round Tuesday and planned to take his caddie with him. Only it's not the caddie who has been on the bag for those two wins. Els has been using two caddies this year - former NHL player Dan Quinn, whom he met in South Florida; and Ricci Roberts, his longtime looper from South Africa. Els plans to play 26 times this year, and each caddie gets half of the tournaments, including the majors. Quinn was to caddie at the Masters. Even after two straight wins with Roberts on the bag, Els said that won't change. "I know a lot of guys said I should take Ricci, but we have made a decision," Els said. "I've spoken to Ricci and Dan about it, and they are happy and we'll stick with it. I don't think anybody can tell me anything more about Augusta than I already know. I've had local caddies take me through there. I've had everybody take me through there. So I know exactly where everything goes." Els first used Quinn late last year, and he came within one 5-wood into the water of winning the HSBC Champions. Quinn, a 44-year-old Canadian, spent 14 seasons in the NHL, scoring a career-high 40 goals with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1987. He took up golf when he retired and played on the Celebrity Tour. Els met him a few years ago and started playing golf with him. "Found out that he was a very good hockey player. I didn't quite know that," Els said. "And he played for such a long time, but he was retired for a while. Pretty easygoing guy, although he's serious about what he does." Quinn caddied for Els before the Florida swing, and will work the Masters and the PGA Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Do other golfers do this? 2 Caddies, kind of seems like it wouldn't be as consistant advice. John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGage Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Glad to see Ernie 1) take time off and dedicate it to his family and 2)come back from taking that time to address personal life issues (his son's diagnosis and all). That being said....I don't think he really has the fire in his belly anymore. Of course, there's no real way for me to know that...but I think he's at a point in his life where those golf things may just not mean as much to him as they once did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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