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ohiolefty Great Member

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A thought that's crept in my head recently: Bubba could win the Masters.

Hits it a mile. Hits it high and can land it soft. Can carve it both ways consistently with any club in his bag. Did I mention he hits it far? This year has drove it pretty consistently on his line. Is making all kinds of putts.

I feel like if he can keep his brain and emotions under controll for 16 hours in that pressure cooker, he's got the game to do it. I know a lot of folks are calling for DJ to be a favorite, which makes sense excepting his form this year which hasn't been impressive.

What do you fine folks think? Could Bubba bannana-ball his way to a victory?

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clubchamp
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Yeah that's great he missed 2 cuts at 2 attempts but do John Daly, Ben Curtis and Todd Hamilton ring a bell? The british is the major where players manage to come out of no where to win which is one o

jamo
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I understand what you are saying, but I disagree that they Open isn't demanding off the tee. At the British, if you miss the fairway you're in the hay at most courses. If you miss it at the U.S. Open

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Of course he could.  Its just a matter of keeping his mind right for 4 rounds in a row.

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slabm7 Well Established Member

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Right now he is my early pick to win the Masters

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Tugglife2 Well Established Member

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Originally Posted by xxsoultonesxx

I would love to see him win it.



This.  I love watching the guy play.  His biggest hurdle in any tournament is his head.


Naterater Well Established Member

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I was talking to a friend last night about this. He is one of my picks to win for sure.

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TourSpoon Super Member

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Without question he has the game to win. I like the way he works the ball and can create shots. Plus he probably would look good in green.

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Old1964 Great Member

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It would be great to see Bubba in the green jacket this year, even more satisfying today to see him beat Kaymer!

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Glad to see I'm not alone in my thinking. The other thing about the Masters is that there isn't really penal ROUGH...it's more about hitting the ball the right direction(s) so that you can go at flags. Bubba can carve it and hit spots with anyone...his misses are when he overcooks it.

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Originally Posted by ohiolefty

Glad to see I'm not alone in my thinking. The other thing about the Masters is that there isn't really penal ROUGH...it's more about hitting the ball the right direction(s) so that you can go at flags. Bubba can carve it and hit spots with anyone...his misses are when he overcooks it.



I think he has the distance and the putting to do it, but I don't know if his iron play is good enough to consistently put him in the right spots on the greens. He fits the sort of mold for Masters winner, but I don't think he'll ever win one.

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Originally Posted by jamo

I think he has the distance and the putting to do it, but I don't know if his iron play is good enough to consistently put him in the right spots on the greens. He fits the sort of mold for Masters winner, but I don't think he'll ever win one.



Hmm. Last round at Torrey wasn't enough for you?

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jamo Incredible Member

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Originally Posted by ohiolefty

Hmm. Last round at Torrey wasn't enough for you?


One round does not a Masters favorite make.

I'm not saying I don't like him or that I don't think he's good-because I do like him and I do think he's good-I just don't think he'll win the Masters. Hardly a huge insult.

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I would love to see him win it.  The guy is just straight money at the right time.  Its really really hard not to like him.  DJ is my favorite player but Bubba has become my 1A to DJs 1.  I just love how he is a gigantic bag of emotions so much fun to watch.

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xxsoultonesxx Great Member

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As much as I like Bubba, he sure struggles with the pressure coming down the stretch. He looks like he's about to pop going in to 18 vs. Kaymer.


clubchamp Great Member

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I think the masters and british open are bubba's 2 best chances at a major. I'm not saying he can't win any of them but I think the 2 with the least trouble to get into are the british and masters. Bubba is loaded with talent and if he is going good he can win anywhere but he just has to keep his head on straight.

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jamo Incredible Member

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Originally Posted by clubchamp

I think the masters and british open are bubba's 2 best chances at a major. I'm not saying he can't win any of them but I think the 2 with the least trouble to get into are the british and masters. Bubba is loaded with talent and if he is going good he can win anywhere but he just has to keep his head on straight.



I don't think he has any chance at the British. Bubba has played in 2 British Opens, and he has been cut twice. If  he is going to win a major I think it will be in majors where he has played well. He had a 2nd in last year's PGA, and a T5 at the 2007 U.S. Open. I think if he wins a major it will be in one of those two events.

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I like Bubba, however Augusta is an exceptional mental challenge.  I would love to see someone like him win it, it would be amazing.

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