2018 Masters Tournament Discussion Topic

[Shindig]

I probably sound like a broken mp3 saying this every year, but it is really nice to watch an exciting live event that doesn't have a billion commercial breaks.  

Just now, GolfLug said:

Ignore the quote box below. I can't delete for some reason.

If you click "source" on a post, you should be able to delete the encoding that causes it to show.

[Zeph]

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Jeff Knox is an Augusta National member who has been called on since 2003 to play with the last-place player when there is an odd number of golfers in the Masters Tournament field after 36 holes.
 

His job is to keep score for the Masters participant, who is either last or tied for last place after 36 holes, and provide company for him.
 

This year, Knox is playing in the first group with Paul Casey.
 

There is mystery surrounding Knox when he serves as a marker because only the most devout Masters fans – and Augusta residents – know who he is. His name is not listed on the pairing sheet, which simply says “marker.” His name is not on the back of his caddie’s jumpsuit, and his score is not on the leaderboards.
 

Knox is chosen by the club to play with the pros because he is the club’s best player. He holds the members’ scoring record with 61, shot in a non-tournament round in 2003.
 

Knox became well known in golf circles after shooting 70 in the third round of the 2014 Masters, beating Rory McIlroy by a shot. The next day, he beat 1987 Masters champion Larry Mize.

 

[Shindig]

It's rainy, but nothing the players shouldn't be prepared for.  I'm sure they have dry towels and gloves.  I used to keep a glove in a plastic bag in my golf bag during "it might rain" months.

[jamo]

That is a ton of rain all of a sudden.

[Zeph]

It suddenly started pouring down.

 

And Reed bogies 12.

Oh my god, Rory. Did he slip during the swing or was that just a reaction to a mishit? You don't want to hit your ball into the flowers.

[b101]

1 minute ago, Zeph said:

Oh my god, Rory. Did he slip during the swing or was that just a reaction to a mishit? You don't want to hit your ball into the flowers.

Got to assume he lost his grip slightly on the way down

[GolfLug]

I think Rory's club slipped a bit causing it to turn over a more than he planned.

[Shindig]

I hope Rory finds it, obviously, but I feel like I've seen lost balls at Augusta in a similar circumstance before.  Did Greg Normal lose one on a par-3 at some point?

Nevermind, he found it.  

[GolfLug]

Phew...

[Zeph]

Decent recovery from Rory there. Gets a chance to save par.

[Shindig]

Rory with a good shot at par.  

[b101]

Phew. Good par in the end!

[Zeph]

While Rory saves par, Reed gets a great look at eagle.

Reed is setting himself up for an incredible position on Sunday.

[HJJ003]

Beautiful putt...4 shot lead for reed. Another possible eagle look at 15! He could really give himself a good lead going into Sunday. 

[GrandStranded]

1 hour ago, iacas said:

Anyone but Rahm, please.

You're not going to tell us he cursed you because he thought you were taking pictures while he was putting also, are you?  LOL

[b101]

Class eagle from Reed. He's just been outstanding all week.

[Shindig]

Nice second by Reed on #14... sucks to be in a tough position on a hole without hazards.  Long birdie putt coming up.

[iacas]

11 minutes ago, GrandStranded said:

You're not going to tell us he cursed you because he thought you were taking pictures while he was putting also, are you?  LOL

Trolls gonna troll.

Check your PMs.