2013 Masters Discussion Thread, Update with Tiger's Illegal Drop (Post #343)

[Valleygolfer]

Originally Posted by David in FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golfingdad

Yes, but everybody who's anybody is there.

I know it'll be tough, but you'll have to somehow get by without me tomorrow.

I have a 9:42 tee time here!

http://www.worldgolf.com/photo-galleries/disney-world-palm-golf-course-6510.htm

jerkass

[David in FL]

jerkass

I get that a lot. Usually from my wife! Would it make you feel better if I told you that it's gonna be almost 90 tomorrow and we're gonna have to drink a lot of ice cold beverages to keep hydrated? :-P

[bnz506]

I would love to see Sergio or Fowler win one (most likely not though)

[bplewis24]

Originally Posted by Golfingdad

Yes, but everybody who's anybody is there.

Confirmed.

[Golfingdad]

Confirmed.

How was golf??

[Valleygolfer]

Originally Posted by David in FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valleygolfer

jerkass

I get that a lot. Usually from my wife!

Would it make you feel better if I told you that it's gonna be almost 90 tomorrow and we're gonna have to drink a lot of ice cold beverages to keep hydrated?

I think it is time to start that "kick in the nutsack" telegram business.

[jamo]

I know it'll be tough, but you'll have to somehow get by without me tomorrow. I have a 9:42 tee time here! http://www.worldgolf.com/photo-galleries/disney-world-palm-golf-course-6510.htm :-D

I played Palm and Magnolia a few years ago. Great courses!

[Zeph]

[QUOTE]Nicklaus said he's never had a sit-down with the man who is trying to break his records. In fact, he said they hardly talk at all.[/QUOTE] http://www.majorschampionships.com/masters/news/2013/04/11/nicklaus--never-had-a-sit-down-with-woods.html

[Alanlinks]

Great first day with good scores on a perfect day. Mickelson impressed me the way he played the back 9, its so important to know this course and Phil knows it better than anybody. Decent start for the Europeans but, I'm hoping Rose, Donald and Westwood make a big move today.

[Rick Martin]

I prefer the Green Jacket not be won by "one hit wonders" - and that it be worn by players who have or will go on to be greats in the game, if that makes any sense?  Maybe "greats" is too strong - Sergio, Kuchar aren't in category as one-hit wonders.  I hate seeing the winner someone who doesn't do to much else in their career. Can you imagine if Len Mattiace won? He's still be playing in the Masters, yet can't even get back on the tour.

[David in FL]

I think it is time to start that "kick in the nutsack" telegram business.

I like a man with a genuine entrepreneurial spirit! I'd prefer the market research happen elsewhere though......:~(

[Rick Martin]

I recall discussion about child prodigy Ty Tryon being too young when he played PGA events and turned pro as a teenager.  Used to hear a lot about tennis players playing at the pro level at an early age as well - some w/ negative effects (Capriati).

Haven't heard anything about a 14 yr old Guan playing a major?

Double standard?

[Rick Martin]

Featured groupings today on Masters.com live coverage:

Cabrerra, Garcia, Scott

Couples Grace Johnson

[bplewis24]

Originally Posted by Golfingdad

How was golf??

Ended up only hitting the range and then working on short game instead.  I have a tendency to over-work myself sometimes and I can feel my body getting exhausted between the morning workouts and the evening range sessions.

Originally Posted by Rick Martin

Featured groupings today on Masters.com live coverage:

Cabrerra, Garcia, Scott

Couples Grace Johnson

Nice, so we can see Garcia's meltdown on #12 live!

[Zeph]

Friday's Featured Group No. 1 Lineup: 9:39 a.m.: Angel Cabrera, Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott 12:13 p.m.*: Mike Weir, Lee Westwood, Jim Furyk 1:41 p.m.*: Tiger Woods, Luke Donald, Scott Piercy Friday's Featured Group No. 2 Lineup: 9:50 a.m.: Fred Couples, Dustin Johnson, Branden Grace 12:24 p.m.*: Brandt Snedeker, Ryo Ishikawa, Justin Rose 1:52 p.m.*: Jason Day, Rickie Fowler, Padraig Harrington * Scheduled to follow the previous group’s completion of play. The Tiger, Luke, Piercy group will be halfways by the time the stream catch them. Which will be around the same time the main broadcast start.

[Yukari]

I think you are confusing those who played under sponsor exemption (e.g., Ty Tryon) with the 14 year old.  He actually qualified to play in the  Masters by virtue of winning the Asian amateur title.

Originally Posted by Rick Martin

I recall discussion about child prodigy Ty Tryon being too young when he played PGA events and turned pro as a teenager.  Used to hear a lot about tennis players playing at the pro level at an early age as well - some w/ negative effects (Capriati).

Haven't heard anything about a 14 yr old Guan playing a major?

Double standard?

[Deryck Griffith]

Great first day at the Masters.  I am happy for Sergio and I'm glad Tiger is in the mix.  It was nice to see Dustin Johnson finally get on a Master's leaderboard.

By far, the top story for me after day 1 is Tianlang Guan.  To shoot what he did at 14 years old at Augusta National is absolutely insane and more should be made of it.  If he was an American kid, it would be discussed to levels far more extreme than what we are seeing.  What a performance.  Again, 14 years old at the Masters.  Incredible.

[TourSpoon]

Originally Posted by Deryck Griffith

Great first day at the Masters.  I am happy for Sergio and I'm glad Tiger is in the mix.  It was nice to see Dustin Johnson finally get on a Master's leaderboard.

By far, the top story for me after day 1 is Tianlang Guan.  To shoot what he did at 14 years old at Augusta National is absolutely insane and more should be made of it.  If he was an American kid, it would be discussed to levels far more extreme than what we are seeing.  What a performance.  Again, 14 years old at the Masters.  Incredible.

Agree with everything. Tianlang had a picture perfect made for TV moment on the 18th with Crenshaw, with Ben in the background clapping when he drained that putt and then Ben bringing some more magic with a birdie of his own. That might be the moment we go back to if Tianlang continues his learning curve and ever really contends for a major. Too early to tell, but there is some semblance of handwriting starting to form on that wall for sure.