The Masters 2017

[jimandr]

As the dedicated Masters Channel has started on Foxtel (ch 507), it is time to start a dedicated thread for the best tournament of the year.

From what I can see of the program guide, there appears to be a mix of official films for each year, which usually consist of the highlights over an hour, and selected full 3 hour coverage of final rounds.

For my predictions, I'm going very conservative for the win by going DJ, Rory and Jon Rahm. My top 10 roughies at good odds are Thomas Pieters and Lee Westwood (always goes well at Augusta), and having just seen him on the Houston Open coverage, how about Angel Cabrera as a top 25 shot at big odds.

I read that rain is forecast for much of the week, so the course might be a bit softer than usual. Should favour those who can hit it very high and land it softly near the flags.

Technically, 5 days to go.

[PeteyD]

Yah I get the channel on Foxtel Play!

[BUSHY]

Watching Tiger in 97 as we speak after watching Faldo back-to-back in 89/90.

[AaronBoy]

Ready to get into this!

[Dave R]

My tip is Dust Bin Johnson he is hitting the ball really solid, his wedge play has improved heaps and he is putting really well.

[PeteyD]

Going out a limb there, considering he has won the last 3 tournaments he entered. Has to be favourite going in.

It's the masters though, I am thinking Jon Rahm has a good shot (only a marginally bigger limb ... ).

Edit - Is Jason Day playing?

[BUSHY]

Going out a limb there, considering he has won the last 3 tournaments he entered. Has to be favourite going in.

It's the masters though, I am thinking Jon Rahm has a good shot (only a marginally bigger limb ... ).

Edit - Is Jason Day playing?

Looks like Jason is playing. Has been there all week, has publicly said he's in a great place mentally thanks to his mums surgery.

Dustin is on fire. Interesting that Rory has flown under the radar compared to recent years. Not as much hype regarding the career slam this year. Could be a good thing for him and his high draw. Literally can't wait. The masters channel has been awesome and only extends the 4 days of interruptions to a full week now.

[PeteyD]

Might be worth a little on J Day. Rickie been going well too. Should be a great masters!

[backintheswing]

I only place my larger bets on Sunday night, our time. Can still get great odds and way more chance of a collect.

I will take my 2 titleist bois, Jordan and Justin though before the tourney starts.

[Sydney Hacker]

Looks like Jason is playing. Has been there all week, has publicly said he's in a great place mentally thanks to his mums surgery. Dustin is on fire. Interesting that Rory has flown under the radar compared to recent years. Not as much hype regarding the career slam this year. Could be a good thing for him and his high draw. Literally can't wait. The masters channel has been awesome and only extends the 4 days of interruptions to a full week now. Unless it rains the greens might be a little too firm for Rory.

[BUSHY]

Unless it rains the greens might be a little too firm for Rory.

Good thing for him the weather report is for a bit of rain.

[3oneday]

Can't wait, what about the fellas that won a couple of tourneys early on? Justin Thomas or Hideki?

[Captain Nemo]

Yep can't wait.
Stenson, Reed, Hatton e/w for me.

[BUSHY]

Yep can't wait.
Stenson, Reed, Hatton e/w for me.

Hatton is paying good money for top rookie.

[BUSHY]

Can't wait, what about the fellas that won a couple of tourneys early on? Justin Thomas or Hideki?

You'd think the height these two hit the ball they'd be a good fit but neither of them have been in any kind of form since their early season run.

[PerryGroves]

My tip is Dust Bin Johnson he is hitting the ball really solid, his wedge play has improved heaps and he is putting really well.

You could get an apprentiship with Tony Brassell giving us the favourite.

Sean O'Hair @850 is my roughie, bit more on Thomas and Koepka.

Heading down for my usual Mornington trip on Friday, St AB, Portsea and National Moonah on Monday after the golf. Gold.

[Captain Nemo]

Nice PG, hit em well.

[jimandr]

Yep can't wait.
Stenson, Reed, Hatton e/w for me.

That's a courageous wager.

Henrik has missed two cuts in a row and can't hit the side of a barn, and Patrick hasn't done anything this year.

Hatton might get you back to square. He is playing well right now, and has a very similar form line to Willett from last year.

Watching a few of the earlier Masters today, it struck me what a fickle game this is. You have to take the opportunities you get, as you might not get any more. There was Chris DeMarco being a consistent contender, certain to break through and win a major, but he didn't. And looking back at Swartzel after 2011, he looked a certainty for more majors, but he hasn't done it, and his time might have passed.

[Captain Nemo]

I'm a punter Jim, you think I give a **** about stats...?

[oldracer]

You could get an apprentiship with Tony Brassell giving us the favourite.Sean O'Hair @850 is my roughie, bit more on Thomas and Koepka.Heading down for my usual Mornington trip on Friday, St AB, Portsea and National Moonah on Monday after the golf. Gold.Wow awseome weekend, enjoy, whst odds Luke List top 10???

[oldracer]

I'm a punter Jim, you think I give a **** about stats...? Luke List...what's his odds L???

[PerryGroves]

Luke List...what's his odds L???

Write your own ticket.

http://www.pgatour.com/inside-the-field/2017/03/31/the-masters-tournament-augusta.html

[Captain Nemo]

Luke List...what's his odds L???
?

[jimandr]

Luke List...what's his odds L???

Just in case those responses are too subtle for you, OR, Luke didn't make the field.

Currently, I'm watching From the Range Live. It is heavy going.

It really is one for the super golf nerds. The commentators are struggling to find things to talk about, and basically just filling in time. The trackman stuff is good, but the bottom line is that it just isn't very interesting watching people hitting golf balls.

[Toxic]

Rory for me.

Best 4 days of each year

[oldracer]

Just in case those responses are too subtle for you, OR, Luke didn't make the field.

Currently, I'm watching From the Range Live. It is heavy going.

It really is one for the super golf nerds. The commentators are struggling to find things to talk about, and basically just filling in time. The trackman stuff is good, but the bottom line is that it just isn't very interesting watching people hitting golf balls.well well, should have looked at the entries before I picked my smokie, watched 2011 last night, wow what an unreal back nine with so many in contention

[Wenz]

JT
Hideki
DJ

All 3 have had big starts to their 2017 year, have the long game, have the ball striking & have had hot putters this year.

[BUSHY]

Jason Day is going to do something special this week. I can feel it.

https://www.facebook.com/TheMasters/posts/10154437985348161

[PeteyD]

It has a fairy tale feel about it.

[Dotty]

It has a fairy tale feel about it.
I'm waiting to hear about the bloke now leading the Masters, who was inspired to take up golf by a signature from Arnold Palmer as a 6yo.

[BUSHY]

It has a fairy tale feel about it.

He's got the game.

[SundayHack]

Sportsbet have a promo bonus bet up to $50 to bet on the outright after your first bet on the outright is made. Have had $50 on DJ and the bonus 50 on Spieth.

[SundayHack]

I think DJ is excellent value at $7.50. Has won his last 3 starts, T6 and T4 in the last 2 Masters and got rid of the majors monkey of his back last year. He won't be that price after he comes out and shoots 62 on Thursday :wink:

[benno_r]

Sportsbet have a promo bonus bet up to $50 to bet on the outright after your first bet on the outright is made. Have had $50 on DJ and the bonus 50 on Spieth.
Where is that mentioned mate? Just logged onto sportsbet on my phone couldn't find it anywhere.

[SundayHack]

Where is that mentioned mate? Just logged onto sportsbet on my phone couldn't find it anywhere.

Just tried finding it on the site as well and couldn't. I got an email yesterday. I will try and flick it through. I did have to chase the bonus bet up with them though.

[3Puttpete]

I got it too

[benno_r]

Not for me. If you don't get the email you don't get the bonus.

[jimandr]

https://www.sportinglife.com/golf/news/the-masters:-player-by-player/49176

For those who haven't made their choice yet, this article is essential reading.

Apart from some good one-liners, there is also some good info on prior records. I didn't realise Martin Kaymer has such an awful record.

[BUSHY]

https://www.sportinglife.com/golf/news/the-masters:-player-by-player/49176

For those who haven't made their choice yet, this article is essential reading.

Apart from some good one-liners, there is also some good info on prior records. I didn't realise Martin Kaymer has such an awful record.

When he won the PGA and then got to #1 he tried to change his swing to hit draw as he believed his stock fade wouldn't allow him to compete at Augusta. That's why he ended up out of the top 100. Funny how he went back to his old swing and promptly won the US Open.

[BUSHY]

A bit odd watching Jordan birdie 6,7,8,9 and listening to the comments knowing he's going to lose.

[oldracer]

Wow 12.......I would do that

[Chilled]

12
Spieth

That is all.

This may be a better way to play it: http://wwos.nine.com.au/2017/04/05/19/15/jordan-spieth-makes-wonder-shot-during-practice-round-at-the-masters

[Ron Burgundy]

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/masters-2017-dustin-johnson-injures-back-on-wednesday-questionable-to-compete?mbid=social_twitter

[Captain Nemo]

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/masters-2017-dustin-johnson-injures-back-on-wednesday-questionable-to-compete?mbid=social_twitterPossible bender with the missus....?

[Ron Burgundy]

Possible bender with the missus....? Wouldn't be the first time he's missed the masters due to a 'bad back'.

[Captain Nemo]

Lol, shaggers back I'd say!

[Chilled]

I wonder if it's really a bad nose? ; )

Anyways, hopefully weather wont be a real problem this weekend.... https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/golf/3260906/the-masters-2017-par-3-contest-tornadoes-and-giant-hailstones-forecast/

[Johnno]

He might be doing what Jday did in last years matchplay. Feign a bad back then step up and rip a 300m drive on the 1st before running away with it.

[SundayHack]

Beware the injured golfer.... I might just take some more of the $9.50 that is on offer now...

[Dave R]

You could get an apprentiship with Tony Brassell giving us the favourite.

Sean O'Hair @850 is my roughie, bit more on Thomas and Koepka.

Heading down for my usual Mornington trip on Friday, St AB, Portsea and National Moonah on Monday after the golf. Gold.

My head say DJ my heart say JD.

[jimandr]

You guys are on the wrong track with DJ. He fell down some stairs.

Was he pushed? There are only about 50 playing suspects, and does BITS have a watertight alibi?

Bets placed. I've left DJ out. Assuming his injury report is accurate, with the way he swings any type of back trouble and he may not even start. Rory to win, Sneds, Fitzpatrick and Casey top 6, Pieters top 10.

Maybe a few more bets after round 1, when we see who handled the forecast wind and who hasn't.

At this point I can't see the usual extra features of amen corner etc on the Foxtel guide. I know they are on the Masters website, but i'd prefer to watch the easy way though Foxtel. There doesn't appear to be any early coverage on Fox either. Nothing before 5.00am.

[BUSHY]

Live from 04:30 in QLD. Haven't heard about "the red button" this year.

[BUSHY]

I'm watching the 1983 Back 9 and I'm reminded how much I miss Ken Venturi as a commentator.

[backintheswing]

Live from the range at 1030pm tonight for 2 hours

[SundayHack]

Live from the range at 1030pm tonight for 2 hours
That is boring as bat shit. Wonder how long until they take a leaf out of the Opens book and show full coverage? If they are going to show 2 hours of blokes warming up on the range they might as well show the real thing.

[BUSHY]

That is boring as bat shit. Wonder how long until they take a leaf out of the Opens book and show full coverage? If they are going to show 2 hours of blokes warming up on the range they might as well show the real thing.

I like it. But I'm a golf nerd. Plenty of tips and tricks to pick up.

[Jerrymoo]

I have Leishman and Matsuyama.

[JADO75]

Justin Thomas or DJ, dark horse Rory

[Johnno]

Nice words about Arnie before the ceremonial tee shots, good to see Fowler out watching too

[fredstar]

And DJ is OUT

[Johnno]

Spieth with a 9...ouch

[Ron Burgundy]

Holy shit. Speith just had a 9. He looks shot.

[Captain Nemo]

Spieth with a 9...ouch


Holy shit. Speith just had a 9. He looks shot.
Meh...easy to do, I have them often!

[benno_r]

Holy shit. Speith just had a 9. He looks shot.
What? That's not boring????

[Dcanto]

Just saw an interesting stat. 59 consecutive years that at least one player has completed the first round with a score in the 60s. So far no player has had a round in the 60s.

[Dcanto]

The stat will continue to 60 consecutive years. McGirt with a 69.

[chappy1970]

When you just don't want to miss the Masters.

Communal tv room in Akaroa whilst campervaning around NZ.

Coverage has been great and surprisingly very few ad breaks.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170406/4372bf64ec82b9c2dd4aaac186adc49a.jpg

[Captain Nemo]

Lol, who deosnt watch the Masters!!!

[3oneday]

Foxtel coverage has been so much better than any free to air I can remember.

[BUSHY]

Lol, who deosnt watch the Masters!!!

Best weekend of golf watching all year. Followed closely by the Open Championship.

[Steve57]

Westwood and Hoffman on fire!

[WBennett]

What? That's not boring????

I lolled

[3Puttpete]

When you just don't want to miss the Masters.

Communal tv room in Akaroa whilst campervaning around NZ.

Coverage has been great and surprisingly very few ad breaks.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170406/4372bf64ec82b9c2dd4aaac186adc49a.jpg


Foxtel coverage has been so much better than any free to air I can remember.

The coverage (limit on ads, no aerial shots etc) is dictated by Augusta national. The tv networks have very little say over what happens. It's unlike any other sporting event in the world.

[BUSHY]

The coverage (limit on ads, no aerial shots etc) is dictated by Augusta national. The tv networks have very little say over what happens. It's unlike any other sporting event in the world.

This gets mentioned every year but still I'm sick of Geoff Ogle[emoji13][emoji13]

[3Puttpete]

This gets mentioned every year but still I'm sick of Geoff Ogle[emoji13][emoji13]

He's no Cameron Daddo

[Johnno]

Just checked the leaderboard for the 1st time in a few hours ..Hoffman where the f@$k did that come from

[backintheswing]

This gets mentioned every year but still I'm sick of Geoff Ogle[emoji13][emoji13]

Very good

[BUSHY]

Who's Geoff Ogle

Obviously you haven't seen the Drummond ad running on the Masters channel this week.

[BUSHY]

Happy to see Rory finish strong. Could've put himself out of it on day one.

[dazza99]

Justin Thomas or DJ, dark horse Rory

Er, how can one of the favorites be called a "dark horse"? :)

[backintheswing]

Obviously you haven't seen the Drummond ad running on the Masters channel this week.

No I haven't. Working remote.

[BUSHY]

No I haven't. Working remote.

In the ad some bozo says "Awesome... Geoff Ogle" obviously some reference to Geoff Ogilvy and Joe Ogilvie getting confused and maybe Brett gets called Geoff sometimes. Either way it's stupid like most Drummond ads come Major time.

[Lagerlover]

Yep, pretty sure it's a distinct reference to Joe

[WBennett]

So I happened to miss Speiths 9 - did he dunk 2 in the soup, or was it even messier than that?

[BUSHY]

So I happened to miss Speiths 9 - did he dunk 2 in the soup, or was it even messier than that?

Didn't see before the 3 putts. Left the first one 12 feet short and just went from there.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/golf/watch-jordan-spieths-masters-first-round-unravels-with-quadruplebogey-9/news-story/2c3ada0500e28c66719c35d5182ee73b

[SundayHack]

So I happened to miss Speiths 9 - did he dunk 2 in the soup, or was it even messier than that?
1 Drive in the fairway
2 Lay up short of creek
3 Hit green, spun back, creek.
4 Penalty
5 Air mailed green with wedge
6 Blade wedge, almost back into creek
7 1st putt half tracker
8 2nd putt still leaves it short
9 In the hole

Easy 9.

You can watch it on the Masters website. Just click on Spieths name on the leaderboard, then click on the hole.

[Ron Burgundy]

So I happened to miss Speiths 9 - did he dunk 2 in the soup, or was it even messier than that? Layer up on the par 5, dunked his first wedge, flew the green with the next, difficult chip ran all the way down the front of the green, first putt got halfway to the hole, next putt was well short too, holed the 3rd putt. Not often I can relate to the guy, but that's pretty consistent with my approach to par 5s too.

[SundayHack]

http://www.masters.com/en_US/watch/2017/r1_34046_15.html?promo=highlight_lb

Video here.

[jimandr]

Awesome play by Hoffman, Westwood, Rory and one or two others late in the day. It didn't look easier late in the day, but the scores suggest it was.

If the greens stay softish, there could be quite a few more Hoffman style rounds come out of the blue when players suddenly get hot. So guys well off the pace after two rounds could easily still come from the clouds and win.

The 18th cost my tips badly. Two three-putt doubles from my stable of stars.

I'm not death-riding C Hoffman (indeed I'd like to see him win) but he has leaked away leads a number of times in his career, and hardly ever actually won from good positions. His round may have inflated the odds for some of the others.

I realise The Masters can do what they like, but I'm disappointed in the coverage. Nothing before 5.00am, although they started at 10.00pm our time. I tried to get the extra features on the Masters website, but it wouldn't load for me. Just as well the Foxtel IQ is working.

[3oneday]

Layer up on the par 5, dunked his first wedge, flew the green with the next, difficult chip ran all the way down the front of the green, first putt got halfway to the hole, next putt was well short too, holed the 3rd putt. Not often I can relate to the guy, but that's pretty consistent with my approach to par 5s too.not that 60.04 again I hope.

[Eag's]

Load up on Westwood.....he is due ;)

[Bitter]

Load up on Westwood.....he is due ;)

Due to make a 3 foot putt maybe but not sure about winning a major :roll:

[BUSHY]

Due to make a 3 foot putt maybe but not sure about winning a major :roll:

Has a good record here. By comparisons.

[Bitter]

Has a good record here. By comparisons.

Yeah I can't seem to let go of his last Ryder Cup performance unfortunately. Has always been one of my favourite players but frustrating to follow.

[BUSHY]

Yeah I can't seem to let go of his last Ryder Cup performance unfortunately. Has always been one of my favourite players but frustrating to follow.

Yeah. In hindsight he made an international move to the US, then had a marriage breakdown, got divorced, family went back to the UK, he then followed. Been an eventful couple of years for him.

[Bitter]

Yeah. In hindsight he made an international move to the US, then had a marriage breakdown, got divorced, family went back to the UK, he then followed. Been an eventful couple of years for him.

Fair call, I had no idea about any of that. I just like to Rag on people that putt like me haha!

[damoocow]

I'm watching the 1983 Back 9 and I'm reminded how much I miss Ken Venturi as a commentator.

I don't - he was as self important as Baker Finch and Faldo are now - good riddance to him.

[TheNuclearOne]

I don't - he was as self important as Baker Finch and Faldo are now - good riddance to him.

Who are your fave commentators Moo?

[Lagerlover]

This'll be good

[BUSHY]

This'll be good

Can't wait.

[damoocow]

Who are your fave commentators Moo?

Could stand Peter Alliss [only because I grew up watching ABC Pro Celebrity Golf] - can just take Nobilo - and barely Grady [ bit of a dribbling Bogan] - McCord was fair but apart from that off the top of my head the rest are either suck ups or banal. The audio I heard in today's telecast was pretty crap - you'd think they were playing the hardest sport in the world on the hardest ever course in the worst ever conditions.....seriously it's a commentary wankfest.

[BUSHY]

Watching Rory and Rahm tee off 18 makes me wish they had Protracer here. I wonder why ANGC don't have it?

[Toxic]

Rorys approach to 18, sooo unlucky

[chappy1970]

Adam Scott putting ????

[Toxic]

Adam Scott putting ???? Been good for most of today

[chappy1970]

Ok, following on the Internet sd they don't have pay tv at this park

[Ron Burgundy]

Adam Scott putting ???? Just missed a couple of short ones on 13 & 14. Otherwise ok.

[Daves]

I don't - he was as self important as Baker Finch and Faldo are now - good riddance to him.

With Kanye West or Karl Stefanovic at natural 10s, where would they rate on the self importance scale Damo?

[chappy1970]

With so many within 5 of the lead, it's going to be a cracking weekend at the Masters.

Really happy to see Curtis Luck make the cut at his first attempt.

[BayBum]

Looking through the list of players that missed the cut, the masters is definitely on its own when it comes to course difficulty.

I hope Sergio stays in the mix and gives it a good run. Always been a fan and i think he is getting better with age. A lot more likable at least, without the hissy fits.

Roll on moving day !

[Ferrins]

Pumped!

[FuzzyJuzzy]

Say what you will about Jordan Spieth, but I thought his "what would Arnie do?" phrase to Mike Greller while facing up to his second shot on 13 in R3 today was bloody fantastic.
Anyway, with Rory seemingly out of it, I hope Sergio gets the win in the morning...

[Ron Burgundy]

I can't wait for tomorrow. If Scotty can get a few more of those putts to drop instead of shaving the cup or circling it he's a big chance. Sergio winning his first major, at the Masters, on what would have been Seve's 60th birthday, would be incredible.

But if I was putting my last $10 on it, it'd be going on the boring, balding, ball whispering Speith.

[TheNuclearOne]

I wouldn't count Fowler out he could be due a big one.

[BUSHY]

Either way it's going to be awesome. I've been talking up Rory shooting 62

[3Puttpete]

I can't wait for tomorrow. If Scotty can get a few more of those putts to drop instead of shaving the cup or circling it he's a big chance. Sergio winning his first major, at the Masters, on what would have been Seve's 60th birthday, would be incredible.

But if I was putting my last $10 on it, it'd be going on the boring, balding, ball whispering Speith.

Balding Jordan Spieth. Great song

[Bitter]

I now have the luxury of being able to watch it all (wife has been violently ill all day so have to stay home tomorrow with the kids)

[wazamac]

C'mon Sergio. Get the monkey off your back

[jimandr]

Either way it's going to be awesome. I've been talking up Rory shooting 62

He has some of my money weighing him down, so he is no chance. Indeed while some of my money is still alive, it will take minor miracles for me to collect.

I don't think I'll really mind though. There are a number of cinderella stories to cheer for, and even those who have won majors before would be deserving winners should they win again.

One thing struck me while watching Justin Rose though. Has anybody won a major using the claw grip? I can't think of anybody.

[3Puttpete]

He has some of my money weighing him down, so he is no chance. Indeed while some of my money is still alive, it will take minor miracles for me to collect.

I don't think I'll really mind though. There are a number of cinderella stories to cheer for, and even those who have won majors before would be deserving winners should they win again.

One thing struck me while watching Justin Rose though. Has anybody won a major using the claw grip? I can't think of anybody.

Did Chubbs win one?

[Lagerlover]

Came third to Vic

[Jazz18]

He has some of my money weighing him down, so he is no chance. Indeed while some of my money is still alive, it will take minor miracles for me to collect.

I don't think I'll really mind though. There are a number of cinderella stories to cheer for, and even those who have won majors before would be deserving winners should they win again.

One thing struck me while watching Justin Rose though. Has anybody won a major using the claw grip? I can't think of anybody.

Phil Mickelson, The Open Championship?

[Ferrins]

Ready! Expert commentary by Paul Gow, bonus!

[Johnno]

Usual Scott , drives just through the green on a 350yd par 4 then misses a short birdie putt

[3Puttpete]

Came third to Vic

[emoji1319]

[Lagerlover]

Need Schwartz to get caught in the corner, +5 from here on in, and my man Grace birdie 18

[Lagerlover]

Nice bogey on 18 Brenda

[Chilled]

Oh oh, Spieth double bogey on the 12 th.

[Lagerlover]

Really is a game of inches..
Schwartz misses the third step walking out of the locker room to the 1st tee, twists his ankle and it's...

KA CHING!! another smart bet.

[Jazz18]

What's with all the f&$kin commercials on Foxtel! It's ridiculous!

[Jazz18]

And what's with Sergio dropping in a hazard? I didn't think you could drop it in a hazard except for like casual water in a bunker?

[3Puttpete]

Was out of the hazard

[Chilled]

Sergio!!

[Chilled]

Oh my god. Wow.

[KristianJ]

How good is golf?

[PeteyD]

Go Sergio!

[SundayHack]

Go Rose!

[Lagerlover]

Go Kang!

[backintheswing]

Hi Jordan

[WBennett]

Wowee!

[SundayHack]

Well played Sergio. Hit some crackers coming in.

[KristianJ]

I saw Justin and Sergio's 2nd shots, headed out to start work and the boss sent me back out to watch the rest...

But if it goes.to a playoff he might not be quite as accommodating.

[SundayHack]

Wow

[backintheswing]

Wow

Multi one of them up in your punters club bet

[SundayHack]

Multi one of them up in your punters club betAlready got on Rose last night.... Don't want the punters club curse to undo it

[backintheswing]

Already got on Rose last night.... Don't want the punters club curse to undo it

The curse is strong

[Chilled]

Sergio!!!!!! Great win! So happy for him.

[PeteyD]

Great to see him win a major.

[Lagerlover]

Aye Curumba!

[wazamac]

Great win Sergio. Monkey has been banished.

[SundayHack]

Great to see the pleasure Danny Willet had in handing Sergio his jacket. Unlike the pleasure Jordan showed Danny last year.

[TheNuclearOne]

Epic.

[Ferrins]

How good for golf!

[Jazz18]

Was out of the hazard

Yeah, realised he was left of the hazard not long after I posted this.

Great to see Sergio win it. Has been coming for a long time and he played so well towards the end. The eagle on 15 was epic!

[wazandnic]

Another sensational finish! Half way through the round when Rose made a hat trick of birdies and got out to 2 shot lead I thought it was all over and it was actually going to fizzle into a nothing finish. He was clinical and Sergio showed glimpses of Sergio. But how good was that dual. Nerves of steel both of them!

So happy for Sergio to get the no major monkey off his back and what a tournament and way to do it.

[goughy]

Without Paytv and working etc, I haven't really gotten to watch golf for a while. But this has brought a much needed smile to my face. I'm so happy for him to have won it. I still remember him running and jumping up the fairway. Good on ya Serg.

[goughy]

And he's only 37! Feels like he's been around forever......... cause he has really!

[KristianJ]

http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2017/04/09/masters-2017-sergio-garcia-beats-justin-rose-playoff-win-first-major

Great read here...

[Chilled]

Great to see the pleasure Danny Willet had in handing Sergio his jacket. Unlike the pleasure Jordan showed Danny last year.:roll:

[SundayHack]

:roll:
Why the rolled eyes

[BUSHY]

Choke on that you Septic Tanks!!!! Jordan and Rickie wilted like snowflakes.

[Shreko]

Great win Sergio, On Seve's birthday as well!!!!!!

[Jazz18]

Choke on that you Septic Tanks!!!! Jordan and Rickie wilted like snowflakes.

So did Hoffman and Moore. Surprised Rickie did though......

[Lagerlover]

And Gurty

[3Puttpete]

And Scott?

[BUSHY]

Kuchar with his ace and subsequent back door top 5 was the only[emoji631] on the front page.

[Lagerlover]

Kuchar was a highlight for me too

[Jazz18]

Kuchar with his ace and subsequent back door top 5 was the only[emoji631] on the front page.

I'm not a big fan of Kuchar but he definitely deserves some kudos. He was at the back of 18 watching the playoff and congratulated Sergio as he walked off the green. That's pretty good stuff.

[BUSHY]

I'm not a big fan of Kuchar but he definitely deserves some kudos. He was at the back of 18 watching the playoff and congratulated Sergio as he walked off the green. That's pretty good stuff.

Generally he's not exciting but he's a walking talking cash machine. $38m over 12 years on tour. Come a long way after low Amateur at the Masters a long time ago.

[FuzzyJuzzy]

I'm honestly am so damn happy for Sergio. The amount of times he's come so close to winning a major, and then after missing the cut at The Masters a couple of years ago and then saying maybe he doesn't have what it takes to win a major....I think everyone in golf was very happy to see him win it.Also, it was so great how the final round played out. It was shaping up as the young yanks (Spieth/Fowler) trying to overhaul the grizzled European vets, but in the end the young yanks fell apart and the Euro vets pulled away from the field.And it really did feel like matchplay between Rosie and Sergio. Square at the start, square after 18. Sergio's good shots were better than Rosie's good shots, but Sergio's misses were bigger than Rosie's misses. And Rosie (even with that gumby-looking putter he's now using) putted better than Sergio on the whole, although Sergio putted well too. Sergio showed he meant business with that super solid birdie on the opening hole. Their shots under pressure were insane. Sergio jagging that par on 13 and halving the hole after Rosie was on back fringe for two was redonk. Sergio's 8-iron into 15 for eagle was totally nuts. As was his wedge into the 72nd green. And so many clutch up n downs to save par from both of them. The whole tournament was awesome....best Masters since Scotty's win in 2013. Wonder how DJ would've fared... . Rosie might win another US Open in a couple months...

[Johnny Canuck]

I'm honestly am so damn happy for Sergio. The amount of times he's come so close to winning a major, and then after missing the cut at The Masters a couple of years ago and then saying maybe he doesn't have what it takes to win a major....I think everyone in golf was very happy to see him win it.Also, it was so great how the final round played out. It was shaping up as the young yanks (Spieth/Fowler) trying to overhaul the grizzled European vets, but in the end the young yanks fell apart and the Euro vets pulled away from the field.And it really did feel like matchplay between Rosie and Sergio. Square at the start, square after 18. Sergio's good shots were better than Rosie's good shots, but Sergio's misses were bigger than Rosie's misses. And Rosie (even with that gumby-looking putter he's now using) putted better than Sergio on the whole, although Sergio putted well too. Sergio showed he meant business with that super solid birdie on the opening hole. Their shots under pressure were insane. Sergio jagging that par on 13 and halving the hole after Rosie was on back fringe for two was redonk. Sergio's 8-iron into 15 for eagle was totally nuts. As was his wedge into the 72nd green. And so many clutch up n downs to save par from both of them. The whole tournament was awesome....best Masters since Scotty's win in 2013. Wonder how DJ would've fared... . Rosie might win another US Open in a couple months...

I agree with you about being happy for Sergio.

Greatest major result for me since Mike Weir.

[jimandr]

I think we need to teach Fuzzy about paragraphs.

He had reason to be excited though. Once again the Masters showed why it is the best tournament, and Augusta showed why it is the perfect place for a major.

Firstly, I'd like to thank Paul Casey for holing his putt for birdie on 18, and thus getting himself a top 6 and getting me out of a financial hole.

Then I'd like to acknowledge the great play of Sergio and Rosey, and also the great attitude they displayed. They were friends playing for after round drinks, cheering good shots and egging each other on. Too often these guys put their game faces on and forget about enjoying the game, but not those two.

In the end it was the fairytale result. Sergio deserves a major on his record and now he has one.

I wonder if Rickie will ever get one, though. I hope he doesn't turn into the new Sergio, with his own list of heroic failures. My feeling is that he will win one, but he'll do it the same way he won the Players, by shooting a superhot last round from about four groups back.

Great tournament.

[Jazz18]

You guys need to sort out how to spell "Rosey's" name. Or should it be Rosie? ;)

[Dotty]

Am I the only one that was disappointed with the result?

Perfectly summed up by Rose's near miss on the 72nd compared to Sergio's dunderheaded NFI attempt. As the saying goes, a miss is as good as a mile.

Doubly disappointed at low amateur result. Right up there with the 1988 Seoul Olympics 100m final.

[SundayHack]

Doubly disappointed at low amateur result. Right up there with the 1988 Seoul Olympics 100m final.

Thought you were insinuating Hagestad was on the gear until I took a look at a few videos. Definitely a sus action with no clear separation from the body. Agree he is as bad as Ben Johnson.

[WBennett]

The sooner putters are outlawed at 36 or 38 inches the better.

[WBennett]

The post round interview with Hagestad was interesting though - expressed no desire to be a touring pro, and focusing on finance markets instead.

[Bladerunner]

Thought you were insinuating Hagestad was on the gear until I took a look at a few videos. Definitely a sus action with no clear separation from the body. Agree he is as bad as Ben Johnson.
Love

The post round interview with Hagestad was interesting though - expressed no desire to be a touring pro, and focusing on finance markets instead.

[benno_r]

He isn't as bad as Ben Johnson. Ben Johnson broke the rules.

Hagestad was not disqualified with a number of players and officials watching him over 4 days, I can safely assume he did not.

[3Puttpete]

He isn't as bad as Ben Johnson. Ben Johnson broke the rules.

Hagestad was not disqualified with a number of players and officials watching him over 4 days, I can safely assume he did not.

Has anyone but Mark Allen raised it as an issue?

[goughy]

It made for a story on news.com.au, including that others watching the coverage had been tweeting about it

[3Puttpete]

It made for a story on news.com.au, including that others watching the coverage had been tweeting about it

If it's on there it must be a story. Did the headline include the words outrage or brutal?

[Dotty]

If it's on there it must be a story. Did the headline include the words outrage or brutal?
It did feature the word 'cheating'.

Then again, it was probably just lifted straight from Monday's sensationalisation of the LPGA incident or Wednesday's beat-up of a Phil Mickleson remark about Monday's incident.

[Lagerlover]

Worth a read, if not for anything other than Bogle trying to pass on his Wally tag..

http://www.news.com.au/sport/golf/controversial-moment-almost-robs-sergio-garcia-of-masters-title-spaniard-is-up-himself/news-story/6bd1b41bbe6b52fd900cfff45db4364e

[Yossarian]

Reports suggest Garcia observered a lady playing with a weak grip and did nothing to correct it, our sources tell us.

[Steve57]

Worth a read, if not for anything other than Bogle trying to pass on his Wally tag..

http://www.news.com.au/sport/golf/controversial-moment-almost-robs-sergio-garcia-of-masters-title-spaniard-is-up-himself/news-story/6bd1b41bbe6b52fd900cfff45db4364e
Sounds like he backed Rose.
Issue was raised at the time and cleared by Masters Rules Officials.

[Daves]

Worth a read, if not for anything other than Bogle trying to pass on his Wally tag..

http://www.news.com.au/sport/golf/controversial-moment-almost-robs-sergio-garcia-of-masters-title-spaniard-is-up-himself/news-story/6bd1b41bbe6b52fd900cfff45db4364e

Brett who?

[Steve57]

Brett who?
Exactly!

[Johnno]

I'd doubt many of those guys would be constantly great with the public, wether due to a bad round/tournament, having your ass constantly kissed or various other reasons. Everyone has moments where you wish everyone would piss off and leave you be. Funnily enough most of mine do come after a bad round.

[wazamac]

I'd doubt many of those guys would be constantly great with the public, wether due to a bad round/tournament, having your ass constantly kissed or various other reasons. Everyone has moments where you wish everyone would piss off and leave you be. Funnily enough most of mine do come after a bad round.

Mines usually after the 10th, 11th and 12th holes. :cry:

[Jazz18]

Worth a read, if not for anything other than Bogle trying to pass on his Wally tag..

http://www.news.com.au/sport/golf/controversial-moment-almost-robs-sergio-garcia-of-masters-title-spaniard-is-up-himself/news-story/6bd1b41bbe6b52fd900cfff45db4364e

Brett Ogle - Pot, kettle, black.


The post round interview with Hagestad was interesting though - expressed no desire to be a touring pro, and focusing on finance markets instead.

I thought this was awesome. So sick of hearing a low amateur say he's turning pro next week and then never to be heard of again. He's probably done the sums and realised he can make more in finance in his career than as a fledgling pro just making ends meet. Good on him!

[fredstar]

Reports suggest Garcia observered a lady playing with a weak grip and did nothing to correct it, our sources tell us.

What a tosser saying Sergio is up himself when this guy makes the Drummond ads all about himself.

[BUSHY]

Brett Ogle - Pot, kettle, black.



I thought this was awesome. So sick of hearing a low amateur say he's turning pro next week and then never to be heard of again. He's probably done the sums and realised he can make more in finance in his career than as a fledgling pro just making ends meet. Good on him!

Yeah cos there's 'heaps' of names in this list that were "never heard of again"

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/f188045f1a5dce09b21a2f1d1735eab6.jpg

[3oneday]

30 odd percent, depends on your never heard from again definition :)

If Bryson wasn't a freak (of nature, or generally) he'd probably never see the light of day again.

[Lagerlover]

Never did end up getting that I ❤️manny tattoo

[Grumpy8]

Brett Ogle - Pot, kettle, black. I thought this was awesome. So sick of hearing a low amateur say he's turning pro next week and then never to be heard of again. He's probably done the sums and realised he can make more in finance in his career than as a fledgling pro just making ends meet. Good on him! Maybe he knows he won't get away with his putting style and can't putt any other way

[Jazz18]

Yeah cos there's 'heaps' of names in this list that were "never heard of again"

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/f188045f1a5dce09b21a2f1d1735eab6.jpg

OMG you're right! What the hell was I thinking!