OT: Masters

[TasteofUConn]

According to him no need to play with different length irons, so he plays with all the same-length irons.

When I was first playing, I often wondered why they just didn't have one iron with a head that could be hand-ratcheted into 10 or so different angles. Must be a reason.

 

[TasteofUConn]

Speith is a cold blooded killer who brings it when it matters. I absolutely adore that characteristic in an athlete.

 

[FrostyNuggets]

When I was first playing, I often wondered why they just didn't have one iron with a head that could be hand-ratcheted into 10 or so different angles. Must be a reason.

I played with a set like that before a friends wedding about 20 years ago. Strange feel. Not what you want if you are used to forged clubs, but actually had it figured out somewhat by the end of round. Sure a google search would yield results.

 

[MattMang23]

When I was first playing, I often wondered why they just didn't have one iron with a head that could be hand-ratcheted into 10 or so different angles. Must be a reason.

$.

Why buy one iron when they can force you to buy 10?

 

[jleves]

Interesting day - tough sledding for most with only 4 guys in red figures for the day and only 7 under par for the two days.

Phil and Ricky go boom. Bubba on the ropes with Oost and Scott. Rose (+2), Koepka and Day (+1 ) long shots need to move on moving day. I can see DJ (E) having a great Saturday and 1st 9 Sunday to get close - but betting on him is like picking Pitt to the final four as a one or 2 seed.

You really have to think it will be a dog fight between Rory and Jordon - I would be surprised to see anyone else win. Whoever picked Masuyama (-1) good call. But I just don't see him getting there.

If it is Rory or Jordon, they will have won 5 of the last seven majors between the two of them.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Well, my Masters sucked ass today. We drew Kinsler as a pro and he did his job. Shot 72 today. My partner and I couldn't hit a wedge or make a putt. But it was low 70's and a cool breeze.

This was my view this afternoon.

 

[mauconnfan]

Pr**k

Again

 

[uconnfan68]

I"M playing in a tournament tomorrow. Two man scramble and a blind draw with one of the players at Augusta.

Total score is player's Friday round + your scramble score.

Pre-round Lunch is pimento cheese or egg salad sandwich, iced tea, lemonade. Dinner afterwards is from 3-4 of the Champions Dinner menus.

Always a fun Friday. Every stays at clubhouse until last round is posted at Augusta.

I'd need to drink my lunch.

 

[storrsroars]

When I was first playing, I often wondered why they just didn't have one iron with a head that could be hand-ratcheted into 10 or so different angles. Must be a reason.

I was given a Divnick 20-some years ago. It made for an interesting conversation when I carried it as my 14th club and could create any wedge angle I wanted (or a 2-iron if needed). But it wasn't a great clubhead for a wedge.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Well, my Masters sucked ass today. We drew Kinsler as a pro and he did his job. Shot 72 today. My partner and I couldn't hit a wedge or make a putt. But it was low 70's and a cool breeze.

This was my view this afternoon.


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Lost Key? That's my go to when I'm down there. They should change the name to Lost Ball. Tough track.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Lost Key? That's my go to when I'm down there. They should change the name to Lost Ball. Tough track.

Lost Key is nice. This one was on the course at the Navy base, AC Read.

And yes, Lost Ball is correct for Lost Key. I would have shot 110 on that course the way I hit the ball today.

 

[Bonehead]

Figured we might as well get a thread going on The Masters.

Predictions? Thoughts?

Liking Bubba and Phil this week.

Stick with your day job!
In a Majors pool. Pick three each major can't use same golfer twice. Points are what the player earnings for said tourney.

I took Louis Oo. Rose. And my left handed partner in this pool had a feeling sbout Phil...

 

[jibsey]

Spieth and Rory paired together today at 2;50. Should be great.

 

[Bonehead]

Draftkings is especially fun for majors if you enjoy following golf. Rooting for Koepka and Rose this weekend

Agreed!!
In 7000th place out of 200,000 entires and none missed cut!!
I need Horschel and Poulter to play big yesterday with their low draft % - didn't happen. Still have hopes!
Ite

 

[Chin Diesel]

Looking forward to Spieth and McIlroy. We saw Day and Spieth at last year's PGA but haven't had a chance to see a healthy McIlroy go head to head with Spieth.

I'm heading out to do a Tough Mudder run this morning. Rest of the weekend is sofa and Masters on TV.

 

[Chin Diesel]

All of those of you in pools or drafts, hope for the back door wins. You need one of your players to shoot a couple of 69-70 scores over the weekend to sneak in a Top 3 or 5.

So many big names missed the cut or are 8-10 strokes off the lead

If the wind stays true, there aren't going to be a bunch of 66-68 rounds out there. Shooting 1-2 strokes better than field average can rocket a player up the leader board.

 

[mauconnfan]

Speith is a cold blooded killer who brings it when it matters. I absolutely adore that characteristic in an athlete.

I like Speith he's a good kid no doubt and mostly likable while being a damn good player. "cold blooded killer"? Only Tiger was that I'm afraid, these young guns are really good but they aren't that type of closers, not consistently enough to be labeled as such.

Gonna be a fun weekend for sure.

 

[Bonehead]

I like Speith he's a good kid no doubt and mostly likable while being a damn good player. "cold blooded killer"? Only Tiger was that I'm afraid, these young guns are really good but they aren't that type of closers, not consistently enough to be labeled as such.

Gona be a fun weekend for sure.

You changed your avatar...

 

[jleves]

All those names we tossed around and nobody had Langer? Or Kaufman? How can you not pull for a guy named Smylie?

Can't believe in complete control and Spieth drops 3 shots in the final two holes. Stupid.

Day and Johnson are definitely in it now.

Still think Spieth pulls it out.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I'll be rooting hard for Langer tomorrow. If he makes the turn and is still in contention crowds and roars will be deafening.

 

[jleves]

I'll be rooting hard for Langer tomorrow. If he makes the turn and is still in contention crowds and roars will be deafening.

Fun fact - Langer's two Masters happened before Spieth was born.

 

[uconnfan68]

I'll be rooting hard for Langer tomorrow. If he makes the turn and is still in contention crowds and roars will be deafening.

Doing the old guys proud. On another note... is there a classier person than Jack Nicklaus? He is the GOAT.

 

[JSM1970]

I'd love to see it but by the final 9 Langer won't be a factor.

Hopefully Day goes crazy low.

Fun fact - Langer's two Masters happened before Spieth was born.

 

[Chin Diesel]

If my math is correct, 57 players made the cut and teed off this morning.

7 Players shot 79
6 shot 80 or higher

That means 13 of the 57 players who teed off, or about 23% shot 79 or worse.

That's insane. Augusta is finicky. When it is a bit moist on the course and wind lays low, winner is going to be -14 or better.

Wind kicks and course dries out, -5 or -6 is a great score.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Early players on the course are posting red numbers.

I'll make a prediction that the winner shoots 68 or better today.

 

[whaler11]

Early players on the course are posting red numbers.

I'll make a prediction that the winner shoots 68 or better today.

I'd say Day and Johnson need to get to 67. Might even need 66.

 

[SixRings]

I'd say Day and Johnson need to get to 67. Might even need 66.

Would be great if wind dies down and the birdies start. I like Day for the win today. Here we go.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Would be great if wind dies down and the birdies start. I like Day for the win today. Here we go.

I think being paired with DJ will kill Day.

Too much of an ego mano a mano with distance.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Ooisthuizen with the greatest hole in one ever?

If not, it will be one of the most replayed shots in golf history.

 

[ctchamps]

Ooisthuizen with the greatest hole in one ever?

If not, it will be one of the most replayed shots in golf history.

I took off points for not knocking in the other ball as well. This isn't croquet.