2023 Masters

[tx 3 putt 76862]

It’s almost time …

 

[tx 3 putt 76862]

All past winners should be invited, and liv players that meet current qualifications. But fuck those guys on the LIV tour and double fuck Norman 

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/35291797/masters-criteria-allows-liv-golfers-play-2023-tournament

[dieucla98 2942]

My tradition like 99% of golfers of not attending in person continues yet again. 

[tx 3 putt 76862]

1 hour ago, dieucla98 said:

My tradition like 99% of golfers of not attending in person continues yet again. 

I went once, on a Tuesday and it was damn fun. I’ll go again 

[4th&Five 41506]

I’ve been twice. It definitely exceeds expectations. 

[tx 3 putt 76862]

1 minute ago, 4th&Five said:

I’ve been twice. It definitely exceeds expectations. 

Being at the course is just amazing 

the fan experience is just exceptional. Concessions live up to all the hype, and it’s cheap. The gift stands are great. 
 

the day we went, it was a brutally hot day. As you would expect, even the bathrooms are nice, with attendants. I go to drop a line, and the attendant sees the guy in front me not looking good. He walks over and starts talking to the guy, has him sit down and calls for a medical team. Before I’m done, medical is in there, calling it heat stress. Checking his vitals, asking him who he was with so they can find them. 

[field 225]

Indeed, it’s almost time…

[Wally Fairway 5539]

Fuck all y'all

[Uncle Nate 2097]

I'm going next year (2024).  Can't wait.

[Captain Ron 12862]

On 3/17/2023 at 5:39 PM, tx 3 putt said:

All past winners should be invited, and liv players that meet current qualifications. But fuck those guys on the LIV tour and double fuck Norman 

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/35291797/masters-criteria-allows-liv-golfers-play-2023-tournament

My neighbor pointed out that Monday should be a fun day as we get to see the whole PGA-liv interactions fresh. That's the day of my tickets

 

Edited March 22, 2023 by Captain Ron

[ConferenceRoom 6141]

I don't like the direction this thread is going. 

[BrazilHorn 6586]

Just found out I will be hosting VIP deal for clients on Sat/Sun.

Will be first time to go, so not a bad way to do it.

Will be sure to take pics/post

[4th&Five 41506]

No cameras or phones allowed during tournament days. Take mental snapshots though. 

[BrazilHorn 6586]

Just now, 4th&Five said:

No cameras or phones allowed during tournament days. Take mental snapshots though. 

I will just take picture of the hospitality spread at the house then 🙂

[heso 2785]

I previously posted these in the DIY thread. Did this to my basement with photos I took at the masters last year.

[Catpfish 618]

Probably a stupid question, but do practice rounds have any day of information as to who is playing and when or is it just whenever the players come out and play?

[dieucla98 2942]

Players sign up for practice slots and I feel like masters.com publishes it but it's not exactly required the players actually show up or do anything other than chip and putt.

[field 225]

Probably a stupid question, but do practice rounds have any day of information as to who is playing and when or is it just whenever the players come out and play?

There are signs on the grounds, similar to tee sheets, which are updated when players go out for practice rounds. You can’t find out who is playing or when before getting to the course though.

[tx 3 putt 76862]

9 hours ago, Catpfish said:

Probably a stupid question, but do practice rounds have any day of information as to who is playing and when or is it just whenever the players come out and play?

 

when we went. got there as soon as they opened the gate, but an hour wait to walk on the course. we're waiting by 16 tee and the guards gave us the run down of tee times. we walked over to #3 green / #4 tee, saw phil and tiger. then went up front. 

there boards around the course with the practice groups listed 

[heso 2785]

My play is to enter through the main gate, go straight to the merch building before the line gets long and then go to the shipping station to mail your loot home so you don’t have to worry about that. Then grab a coffee and a chicken biscuit and sit at the range for a bit. Then head off to the course. 

If you want to get your picture taken at founders circle consider doing that as soon as possible, if not first. Idk what time they open that line but it gets crazy long. We didn’t bother. 

Something else to keep in mind is that some guys will only play 9 holes, some just the front and some just the back, so while the tee time boards are useful, don’t count on them being absolute.

One of my favorite spots to sit is behind the green on 7. I like to start by walking the beginning of the front 9 thru 6, posting up at 16 for a bit and then head over to 7 for a while before deciding how to attack the back 9. There are concessions along 2 and between 3 green and 7 tee.

[4th&Five 41506]

The picture thing runs as quickly as everything else there.  They take it, give you a card and you can dl it later that day.  No idiots fiddling with their phones.

For me the course is the star so I never really worried about who I saw.  I went in, did merch and then walked the entire course 1-18 for a couple of hours.  Take it all in and then pick where you want to end up. If it's a practice day 16 is obviously really fun.  And don't dare leave until they kick your ass out!

[LonghornJones 837]

In 2019, strong storms were forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, so the Monday practice round had all of the heavy hitters (if not the entire field) getting a round in. Not that it mattered (I had no choice of what day I got to attend), but the weather can make the players decisions sometimes as to what day/holes they want to practice.

[Catpfish 618]

Thanks for all of the great info. I'm so excited to just see the course in person.

[Grade of D as in David 13253]

 

 

 

[4th&Five 41506]

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

19 ways golfers can qualify to play in the Masters

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Here is how to qualify for an invitation to the Masters:

• Masters Tournament Champions (Lifetime)
• US Open Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)
• The Open Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)
• PGA Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)
• Winners of The Players Championship (Three years)
• Current Olympic Gold Medalist (One year)
• Current US Amateur Champion (7-A) (Honorary, non-competing after one year) and the runner-up (7-B) to the current US Amateur Champion
• Current The Amateur Champion (Honorary, non-competing after one year)
• Current Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion (One year)
• Current Latin America Amateur Champion (One year)
• Current US Mid-Amateur Champion (One year)
• The first 12 players, including ties, in the previous year’s Masters Tournament
• The first 4 players, including ties, in the previous year’s US Open
• The first 4 players, including ties, in the previous year’s The Open Championship
• The first 4 players, including ties, in the previous year’s PGA Championship
• Individual winners of PGA Tour events that award a full-point allocation for the season-ending Tour Championship, from previous Masters to current Masters
• Those qualifying for the previous year’s season-ending Tour Championship
• The 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for the previous calendar year
• The 50 leaders on the Official World Golf Ranking published during the week prior to the current Masters Tournament

That’s it. Those are the only opportunities available. Which makes sense when you want to call your tournament “The Masters”. Multiple players will qualify in more than one way, but winning a green jacket is the only way to guarantee yourself an invitation back every year for life.

This includes any golfer who defected the Saudi-back LIV Golf was suspended by the PGA Tour.

In 2023, only 89 golfers were invited to play at the Masters with 12 of those earning their way into the field solely because they previously won the tournament. That includes all-time greats like Tiger Woods, Fred Couples, Bubba Watson and Sergio Garcia.

Past champions Trevor Immelman, Nick Faldo, Angel Cabrera and Tom Watson have declined the opportunity to play this year.

 

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/03/19-ways-golfers-qualify-the-masters

[LTtxfan 49141]

Of course Angel Cabrera declined invitation -- he's still in jail.

https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/11/09/angel-cabrera-sentenced-jail-time-says-prison-has-done-me-good/

[tx 3 putt 76862]

19 hours ago, Grade of D as in David said:

 

 

 

let kids be kids. Love it 

[tx 3 putt 76862]

 

[tx 3 putt 76862]

the masters needs to take the next step and run a ladies tournament. In the fall would be amazing 

[Grade of D as in David 13253]

There are already 5 lpga majors and I don't see ANGC wanting to host a regular lpga tour event.

I could see the ANWA expanding and playing in October just before the club closes for the year.

[Felix 607]

1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

Unless he putts better than he ever has in his life, I doubt it.  It's the only thing holding him back IMO.

[MrX 723]

History shows you don’t have to putt lights out at Augusta. Better to be in form coming in which Rory is. Has to be one of the favorites and an older winner is the norm. 

[4th&Five 41506]

 

[RockyMountainHighHorn 890]

Ok so going on Tuesday for the first time ever. Yes it’s crazy to even be saying that. So what do I need to know? Can’t bring my cell phone even on practice rounds? It says disposables or normal cameras are fine on practice rounds. But anyone that’s going or been. Give the surly scoop!

[4th&Five 41506]

No phones. 

[Constant 6723]

54 minutes ago, RockyMountainHighHorn said:

Ok so going on Tuesday for the first time ever. Yes it’s crazy to even be saying that. So what do I need to know? Can’t bring my cell phone even on practice rounds? It says disposables or normal cameras are fine on practice rounds. But anyone that’s going or been. Give the surly scoop!

Go straight to merch tent. You can have it all shipped home or they will hold the bags for you til the end of the day. 

[Constant 6723]

All-in on Rory to win at this point. Wouldn’t mind another jacket for Spieth, but I have Rory ahead of that on my list. Best week of the whole year. 

[4th&Five 41506]

I’d like to see him win as well. Jordan keeping it together for 4 rounds seems unlikely but a Scottie repeat would not surprise me. 

[conVINCEd 21469]

For the near future, I would like to see Rory win the Masters, Spieth win the PGA, and Phil win the US Open.

[Wally Fairway 5539]

10 hours ago, conVINCEd said:

For the near future, I would like to see Rory win the Masters, Spieth win the PGA, and Phil win the US Open.

And Phil have to explain to a Saudi wet-work interrogation team why he now sucks at golf

[Captain Ron 12862]

I’m on my way to Georgia now. This thread has been a great resource for the trip. Thanks all, rep sent. 

[4th&Five 41506]

Forecast looks like cool temperatures and rain Friday-Sunday. 

[RockyMountainHighHorn 890]

Sorry for being a newbie but best just to not bring your phone at all? (Practice round) camera? Can you do anything disposable wise? Just worried about the click click 

[4th&Five 41506]

Bring a disposable or a digital camera. No phones are allowed even in airplane mode. You can wear an Apple Watch (or could last time I was there in 2018).

[McCroskey 1504]

Sorry for being a newbie but best just to not bring your phone at all? (Practice round) camera? Can you do anything disposable wise? Just worried about the click click 

I took my DSLR and big lenses when I went to a practice round back in 2015. Just be smart with the clicks. Any digital camera only should be fine.

[Catpfish 618]

In Augusta now. The Hooters is advertising Daly but he's not there yet. Eating right by the course. First timer, going tomorrow. Thanks for the tips. Hoping the rain holds off tomorrow

[4th&Five 41506]

This popped up on my google memories today:

[Captain Ron 12862]

1 hour ago, Catpfish said:

In Augusta now. The Hooters is advertising Daly but he's not there yet. Eating right by the course. First timer, going tomorrow. Thanks for the tips. Hoping the rain holds off tomorrow

I’m at Fifth and Furth. Just of the course.