2018 Masters

[markstanco 12,571]

It's fun tiger is playing well. As is Phil. But they are old.

 

Team Jordan and even Alabama boy.

[tx 3 putt 76,868]

I had every intention of going this year (tues practice round). next year for sure 

 

im picking Thomas to win 

[Pom 14]

My friends in Augusta tell me that tournament tickets are going for $2500 a day.

[dieucla98 2,942]

My random rambling thoughts...

Will be interesting to see how Tiger and Jordan do. Neither are driving the ball particularly well, though Jordan righted some of those demons in Houston. Both are hitting exceptional iron shots. Both have hot putters, with Jordan's finally picking up the pace this past weekend.

Augusta never looks like a tough driving course but if you miss bad, it's real bad - you'll have no chance of getting yourself on the right side of the green to avoid a 3 putt or worse. Having a semi erratic but not off the grid driver may not hurt Tiger and Jordan as much as other weeks.

JT has seemingly dominated every course he's stepped foot on lately, as has Jon Rahm. Hard to bet against them. Justin Rose is a popular pick and for good reason. And then there is DJ avoiding stairs and Rory going for the slam...

Man, so many story lines. This is going to be an awesome Masters.

 

[SMUlawUTgrad 81]

Good breakdown. Can’t wait.


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[Goodman 3,273]

Hoping Tiger is healthy and if he shits the bed, no excuses but I would love to see him with a shot on Sunday. If Jordan is in lead, no blowups at end of round Saturday or on Sunday. Also rooting for honorary horn and austonian Sergio, unbelievable how this guy is now a crowd favorite after a career of being a twerp.  Doug Ghim is in the field, be great to have finish as low am. I always forget about Vegas but he just keeps grinding and is in the field.

Rahm, Rory, Dustin are guys who are tough to beat if they are on.

Off the radar guys I'll track: Cabrera(because I'll never forget what I saw him do at Oakmont), Shauffele, Cameron Smith, Louis & Parziale 

[Lobwedgephil 1,139]

I'm thinking that Jordans week in Houston, along with his finish and holing a bomb to save par on the last hole gives him so pretty good confidence heading into the Masters, a course he loves playing. Tiger, Phil, JT, Bubba all playing well. Could be an amazing Masters week, I can't wait to watch!!

[tx 3 putt 76,868]

Spieth’s putter woes still worry me. He did show improvements and in Hou. When he was on a roll, that putter was deadly 

[Lobwedgephil 1,139]

1 minute ago, tx 3 putt said:

Spieth’s putter woes still worry me. He did show improvements and in Hou. When he was on a roll, that putter was deadly 

Yeah he had a ton of 3 putts, which I am sure you are aware of. 

[Wally Fairway 5,539]

Let's see if we can get people to guess in a surly Masters contest:

A) Winner & score
B) Best performance by a prior Masters winner & by a non-prior Masters winner
C) Worst performance by a prior winner (I'm leaning to a "W" - Willet, Woosnam, or Wier)
D) Best performance by - DJ, Jordan, JT, Rory, Phil or Bubba
E) Cut line

[Austin Orange 98]

1 hour ago, Goodman said:

Hoping Tiger is healthy and if he shits the bed, no excuses but I would love to see him with a shot on Sunday. If Jordan is in lead, no blowups at end of round Saturday or on Sunday. Also rooting for honorary horn and austonian Sergio, unbelievable how this guy is now a crowd favorite after a career of being a twerp.  Doug Ghim is in the field, be great to have finish as low am. I always forget about Vegas but he just keeps grinding and is in the field.

Rahm, Rory, Dustin are guys who are tough to beat if they are on.

Off the radar guys I'll track: Cabrera(because I'll never forget what I saw him do at Oakmont), Shauffele, Cameron Smith, Louis & Parziale 

Dylan Frittelli is the other Longhorn in the field. Has a pretty experienced game.

[Stu 25]

Spieth -10

Spieth

Woosnam

Spieth

+3

 

[dieucla98 2,942]

A) Watson -7
B) Watson, DJ
C) Willet, because fuck that guy
D) DJ
E) +5

[LonghornJones 837]

My money is on Alex Noren.

[JSB 677]

I've been thinking about doing this for a few years, and finally, it is all coming together for what seems like it is going to be an awesome tournament.  Getting snipped on Friday morning, should be home by 10 am, and have informed the wife I will be in the media room recovering all weekend.  I do have some kid's baseball & soccer games on Saturday, but they are from 10-12, so that should work out perfectly.  I've probably just jinxed myself and someone is going to run away with it

[LonghornJones 837]

1 hour ago, JSB said:

I've been thinking about doing this for a few years, and finally, it is all coming together for what seems like it is going to be an awesome tournament.  Getting snipped on Friday morning, should be home by 10 am, and have informed the wife I will be in the media room recovering all weekend.  I do have some kid's baseball & soccer games on Saturday, but they are from 10-12, so that should work out perfectly.  I've probably just jinxed myself and someone is going to run away with it

I tried this exact same thing this year but was told I was months too late to get on the Dr.'s schedule for Masters weekend.

[Pom 14]

You boys are pitiful, I leave tomorrow and return next Monday.

[babysdaddy 2,719]

Rory, Dj, Sergio, Rose, Spieth, JT, Tiger, Phil, Bubba, Day, Ricky, Henrik, Casey, Hideki, Reed??, Rahm, Noren, Pieters, fkn Poulter.  All are playing well and all have a great shot.  Really fired up for this.

[Goodman 3,273]

37 minutes ago, Pom said:

You boys are pitiful, I leave tomorrow and return next Monday.

With that comment you better be flying private. If you're not, welcome to the pity party. 

 

[Wally Fairway 5,539]

JT (-13)
Jordan, JT
Woosnam
Jordan
+2

Surprise is that Rickie will be in contention on the weekend, briefly holding at least a part of the lead
 

[ChisholmTrail 1]

Another Horn also now in the field, Dylan Frittelli is in.

[ocugolf 1,214]

Anyone but Bubba. 

[Shoxthemonkey 1,977]

Rory (-9) Gets his Grand Slam

Phil, Rory

Weir

Rory

+2

[heso 2,785]

 

 

 

Which one of you assholes is this?

[dieucla98 2,942]

That's mine.

 

 

I wish.  Back to my regularly scheduled Master's pity party.

[Pom 14]

1 hour ago, Goodman said:

With that comment you better be flying private. If you're not, welcome to the pity party. 

 

Haha, nope no private.  Not so sure about the pity party though.  I've been fortunate enough to attend every year except two since 1997 and have invited 70-80 guests to attend as well.  I'll have seven this year, It will be the first trip for four of the seven.  Every night we'll be sitting in the back yard enjoying Raes creek as it flows by while  burning steaks, sipping whiskey, and smoking cigars.  All about a mile and a half from the back gate. 

Edited April 2, 2018 by Pom
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[JSB 677]

5 minutes ago, Pom said:

Haha, nope no private.  Not so sure about the pity party though.  I've been fortunate enough to attend every year except two since 1997 and have invited 70-80 guests to attend as well.  I'll have seven this year, It will be the first trip for four of the seven.  Every night we'll be sitting in the back yard enjoying Raes creek as it flows by while  burning steaks, sipping whiskey, and smoking cigars.  All about a mile and a half from the back gate. 

I am currently accepting invitations for the 2019 Masters.  I can supply the steaks, booze and smokes

[TtomTerrific 200]

with no Koepka in the field, I had to take someone else....what is the prevailing feeling about Matsuyama this year?  haven't heard much from him, but don't get to watch as much as I'd like.

Yeah, I could Google it, but I would like to hear some input from the experts here as well. 

[Backwoods Tokin' 2]

7 hours ago, Wally Fairway said:

Let's see if we can get people to guess in a surly Masters contest:

A) Winner & score
B) Best performance by a prior Masters winner & by a non-prior Masters winner
C) Worst performance by a prior winner (I'm leaning to a "W" - Willet, Woosnam, or Wier)
D) Best performance by - DJ, Jordan, JT, Rory, Phil or Bubba
E) Cut line

your list sucks, A, B and D are basically the same question, but here goes:

Thomas -11

Tiger, Thomas I guess since I have him winning

Wier

JT

+4

 

 

 

[DDD Dad 14,325]

8 hours ago, Wally Fairway said:

Let's see if we can get people to guess in a surly Masters contest:

A) Winner & score
B) Best performance by a prior Masters winner & by a non-prior Masters winner
C) Worst performance by a prior winner (I'm leaning to a "W" - Willet, Woosnam, or Wier)
D) Best performance by - DJ, Jordan, JT, Rory, Phil or Bubba
E) Cut line

A) Spieth -12

B) Spieth , Rose

C) Lyle

D) Spieth

E) +1

[bigup2dahorns 3,343]

I was one of those guests of Pom to the Masters and it was awesome. Especially staying at the house so close to the course. Good time had by all. Highly recommend the experience should you get the invite. 

[jettrink 40]

Jordan -14

Jordan, Rose

Lyle

Jordan

+5

[jettrink 40]

51 minutes ago, bigup2dahorns said:

I was one of those guests of Pom to the Masters and it was awesome. Especially staying at the house so close to the course. Good time had by all. Highly recommend the experience should you get the invite. 

You dog, you!

[Incredulity 11,650]

I am going Fri and Sat this year.  

God bless the people fortunate enough to have the regular connection.  Its a magical place( they aren’t just pumping sunshine on tv).

 

[ruitxn 296]

4 hours ago, babysdaddy said:

Rory, Dj, Sergio, Rose, Spieth, JT, Tiger, Phil, Bubba, Day, Ricky, Henrik, Casey, Hideki, Reed??, Rahm, Noren, Pieters, fkn Poulter.  All are playing well and all have a great shot.  Really fired up for this.

Good list.  I would have to add Kisner.  He is a great putter, keeps it in play.

[jettrink 40]

The beauty of Augusta is only a few guys "get it".  It's not who can hit the long ball, who's hot, who happens to be putting well, or any of that crap.  It's who knows the ropes.  Jordan, Bubba(unfortunately), Tiger(obviously) and Phil get it.  Willet, please.  Jordan gave that to him.  I hope that never happens again to anyone.

[Genome Williams 3]

Kuchar is an interesting pick.  Four top tens in six years, with three top fives. Short but smart and a great putter.

[Austin Orange 98]

6 minutes ago, Genome Williams said:

Kuchar is an interesting pick.  Four top tens in six years, with three top fives. Short but smart and a great putter.

He grew up in augusta.

[bigup2dahorns 3,343]

21 minutes ago, Austin Orange said:

He grew up in augusta.

You are thinking of someone else. Kuchar is from the Orlando area

[Pom 14]

3 hours ago, JSB said:

I am currently accepting invitations for the 2019 Masters.  I can supply the steaks, booze and smokes

Sent pm

[drewcifer 33]

Charles Howell III.

[Incredulity 11,650]

Just now, Pom said:

Sent pm

I got prime, top shelf and cubans.

[Pom 14]

Just now, Incredulity said:

I got prime, top shelf and cubans.

Blanton's?

[DCA_HORN 725]

12 minutes ago, bigup2dahorns said:

You are thinking of someone else. Kuchar is from the Orlando area

I think he meant he matured in Augusta. Fun fact, his first year playing in the Masters was my first year going. 

[Longhornanth 13]

 

Will bring pappys and Blantons

 

Seriously tho I’ll be there wed night and Thursday night and going Thursday and Friday this year and staying about a mile from the grounds. Maybe we can catch a cigar together.

[Longhornanth 13]

God this week is going to be unreal.

[Pom 14]

6 minutes ago, Longhornanth said:

 

Will bring pappys and Blantons

 

Seriously tho I’ll be there wed night and Thursday night and going Thursday and Friday this year and staying about a mile from the grounds. Maybe we can catch a cigar together.

Absolutely!  Sent pm.

 

Edited April 3, 2018 by Pom

[ERhine 1,894]

7 hours ago, LonghornJones said:

I tried this exact same thing this year but was told I was months too late to get on the Dr.'s schedule for Masters weekend.

Just gives you time to plan for next year.

[Pom 14]

Pom's Masters adventure.  Got to go to a practice round as a guest in 1997 then ten of us applied for 1998 practice round tickets.  I was the only one selected and four of us got to go.  Went again in 1999 for the actual tournament as a guest.  Received a letter from the club advising that they we reopening the waiting list for the first time since 1978 and would i like to enter my name in another lottery for admission to the list, duhh.  

A few months pass then I receive another letter announcing that I have been selected to be added to the waiting list and can anticipate having the opportunity to purchase Masters badges in the foreseeable future.

I've had my own tickets since the 2000 Masters.

All the letters are framed.

 

[Longhornanth 13]

Pom's Masters adventure.  Got to go to a practice round as a guest in 1997 then ten of us applied for 1998 practice round tickets.  I was the only one selected and four of us got to go.  Went again in 1999 for the actual tournament as a guest.  Received a letter from the club advising that they we reopening the waiting list for the first time since 1978 and would i like to enter my name in another lottery for admission to the list, duhh.  
A few months pass then I receive another letter announcing that I have been selected to be added to the waiting list and can anticipate having the opportunity to purchase Masters badges in the foreseeable future.
I've had my own tickets since the 2000 Masters.
All the letters are framed.
 

That’s just fucking sick. Absolutely unreal. Congrats man.