The 2012 Masters Discussion Thread

[SwingTenD]

I think we'll get a big climb up the leader board from one of these players today.

10:05  GROUP 6    S. Stricker        +4    and     R. Fowler  +4

10:45  GROUP 10  C. Schwartzel   +3   and     T. Woods   +3

One of them will shoot 67 or better. Its still a bit cool but hardly any wind.

[bplewis24]

Originally Posted by SwingTenD

I think we'll get a big climb up the leader board from one of these players today.

10:05  GROUP 6    S. Stricker        +4    and     R. Fowler  +4

10:45  GROUP 10  C. Schwartzel   +3   and     T. Woods   +3

One of them will shoot 67 or better. Its still a bit cool but hardly any wind.

Maybe Graeme will have a shot as well.

[brocks]

Maybe Graeme will have a shot as well.

A year ago, Martin Kaymer was #1 in the world, but lots of people thought Graeme McDowell was the true Best Golfer in the World. And Tiger fans like me were sure that he would come back. Now, all three are tied at 3 over. As Alanis says, "Isn't it ironic?"

[The_Pharaoh]

Originally Posted by brocks

A year ago, Martin Kaymer was #1 in the world, but lots of people thought Graeme McDowell was the true Best Golfer in the World. And Tiger fans like me were sure that he would come back. Now, all three are tied at 3 over. As Alanis says, "Isn't it ironic?"

You having a slow afternoon, Brocks, waiting for the golf?!

[brocks]

You having a slow afternoon, Brocks, waiting for the golf?! :-D

Slow and frustrating. Tiger's on the course, but no video for another 90 minutes at least.

[The_Pharaoh]

Originally Posted by brocks

Slow and frustrating. Tiger's on the course, but no video for another 90 minutes at least.

I've got another 4.5 hours to wait

[breakout89]

Man, I wish they would just broadcast from start to finish for four days so we don't have to miss ANY of our favorite players. I have to wait till 12:30 EST just to stream online and even then it only follows 2 pairings, Amen Corner, and a couple other select holes I believe. Then it doesn't come on T.V. till 3:30 EST and you end up missing have the round. UGH...

I'm assuming Woods and Schwartzel will be one of those featured pairings, or at least I hope they are. On a side note I noticed the amateur Kelly Kraft is playing by himself. He teed off first at 9:15; I bet it's weird playing by yourself at a Major tournament such as The Masters.

[mtsalmela80]

As someone who really doesn't care if Tiger wins, I even thought Faldo was too hard on him after the club kick yesterday!

"lost his mind"

"doesn't have a clue how to put the club face on the ball"

lol

Originally Posted by bplewis24

I don't see it happening.  He obviously has the ability/game to do it and IMO he's only 7 strokes off the pace of the eventual winners, but mentally the first two days have to be eating at him.  He went from being in total control of his game to having no idea how to execute a specific shot on command within a matter of two weeks.

Brandon

[brocks]

I'm assuming Woods and Schwartzel will be one of those featured pairings, or at least I hope they are.

I've seen a couple of sources that say they are the first featured group today. The live feed should start at 1230 EDT. For now, I'm like Reagan reading the ticker tape. Tiger has again failed to birdie the par 5 second, but he did birdie the third, and is now 2 over for the tournament.

[Chilli Dipper]

No big moves up the leaderboard have been forthcoming so far. The lowest round among the players on the course right now is 1-under.

[brocks]

No big moves up the leaderboard have been forthcoming so far. The lowest round among the players on the course right now is 1-under.

Aaaaaaand Tiger just busted through to 2 under, through four holes.

[breakout89]

Originally Posted by brocks

I've seen a couple of sources that say they are the first featured group today. The live feed should start at 1230 EDT.

For now, I'm like Reagan reading the ticker tape. Tiger has again failed to birdie the par 5 second, but he did birdie the third, and is now 2 over for the tournament.

Well that's good news, at least I'll have something to watch in about half an hour. Tiger also birdied the par 3 4th and moves to +1. It's good to see him off to a solid start, hopefully this momentum can carry him through the round and not fizzle out like it did yesterday.

The 'Amen Corner' is now streaming live as well for anyone that is interested.

[The Recreational Golfer]

Three fun pairings on Saturday:

Sergio and Rory - one guy who needs to win and another who probably will win

Phil and Vijay - no problems here if Phil wears soft spikes

Gary Woodland and Zach Johnson - drinking game: down one very time Woodland reaches a par 5 in two and Johnson reaches in three

[bplewis24]

Originally Posted by brocks

Aaaaaaand Tiger just busted through to 2 under, through four holes.

Tiger charge!  I predict he shots 59 today.

[johnnym1987]

worst coverage of any tournament this year, what a joke.

[forza utreg]

man. i have to wait another 3,5 hours before i get any coverage...It's ridiculous.

I get more coverage from any other tourney.

[breakout89]

@forza & johnnym

http://www.masters.com/en_US/index.html

[brocks]

Well, now they're just messing with us. Masters.com said coverage of Tiger's group would start at 1230 EDT, and as of 1240 it still isn't on. Would have loved to see how he failed to birdie 8.