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Tuning in (and catching up on this thread).  Course looks nice, but not like the Augusta we all know and love.  First glance, it looks like a very nice course with Augusta's layout.  Either way, as promised when they announced it, I have planned my week around watching this, as I try to do every Masters (and am more successful for the last one, for this one, and I think I'll be for the next one). 

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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On 11/11/2020 at 11:57 AM, colin007 said:

Uhhhhh....you can't see what Lee Elder "accomplished"?

And then you say you don't like the guy but instead you like an absolute dick like Tom Watson?

I absolutely think Lee Elder should be recognized by ANGC, but I think this is the wrong way to do it.  His outstanding achievement was persistence and endurance in the face of discrimination and hate, not his play.  He was a good player, but by no means outstanding.  In a sense, putting him in the honorary starters, almost demeans him, because of all of the starters he is the only one who didn't get there because of his play - it makes it look like tokenism.  A more permanent recognition, like a plaque or statute would be a better fit, IMO.  And would live on as long as ANGC does.

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But then again, what the hell do I know?

Rich - in name only

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47 minutes ago, MiuraMan said:

No commercials, no piped in bird sounds, no endless prattle from commentators. No patrons means you really get to see the golf course.

It's a great way to watch golf.

Nice to see Tiger playing well too.

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-Peter

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Nice of Lee Westwood to mark where the ball crossed the hazard, since whoever hit it (I missed that) wouldn't have seen it and it almost hit him.  I've never seen someone hit into #16 pond from #15 before.   I think that's the closest I've ever see to a tour pro getting hit by an errant ball during a round.   Someone please tell me if there's an obvious case I'm forgetting. 

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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Nice to see Kokrak channelling his inner Bubba with a massively audible “Mudball!” as he guns it through the back of 15. Nice professional work by Westwood to make sure his caddy didn’t get in the way and then mark the spot with a tee.😎

Stevie T

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Tiger just made his first par on #5 since 2018.  

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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So I'm watching the webcast, but on mute, so I don't know if this has been talked about on air.
By my quick estimation the late groups going off after 3pm might get in 9-10 holes, which means tomorrow's groups will have to go off late and likely we are looking at a Saturday finish to the 2nd round. 
Was the plan to go off #1 & #10 on Saturday and Sunday? because that is what it looks like it might take to play this thing in the daylight

Players play, tough players win!

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I love how you can choose a person and watch his whole round on the website. Just the shots. No commentary.

Wait, I take that back, not every shot is available.

Steve

Kill slow play. Allow walking. Reduce ineffective golf instruction. Use environmentally friendly course maintenance.

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Maybe I’m the only one, but I really miss the crowds.  Just not as exciting.

It’s like playing craps in a casino by yourself versus playing at a crowded table.  The results are ultimately the same, but the dynamic just isn’t as much fun.  

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Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw

Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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1 minute ago, David in FL said:

Maybe I’m the only one, but I really miss the crowds.  Just not as exciting.

It’s like playing craps in a casino by yourself versus playing at a crowded table.  The results are ultimately the same, but the dynamic just isn’t as much fun.  

I'm thinking you rather liked the crowds during the finals of the billiards tournament.

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If Tiger wins, he should just retire on the spot. Major 16 (slash 19) and win 83? Would be incredible.

-- Daniel

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:callaway: Rogue Pro 3-PW :edel: SMS Wedges - V-Grind (48, 54, 58):edel: Putter

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35 minutes ago, David in FL said:

Maybe I’m the only one, but I really miss the crowds.  Just not as exciting.

You're not alone. It's rather boring without the crowds. I'm sure there will be one person out there this week that yells, "Get in the hole!"

- Shane

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There's commentators for the second bunch of featured groups. Kind of ruining the vibe after watching the first groups with just ambient noises of Augusta National.

-Peter

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