Masters 2020 Thread

[The Big East]

Lots of low scores out there today. Greens are receptive.

[tower912]

Throwing darts.

[The Big East]

Tiger in good position to defend his title

[tower912]

Langer and Mize driving it almost a football field behind BD but competing.   Langer just hit a fairway wood for his approach on one from 215.   I can relate.

[MU82]

Tiger in good position to defend his title

Especially after his mere presence intimidates them.

[JWags85]

Hell of a bounce back for Rory. As bad as he could play to end his first round this morning,  but now -3 early in Round 2 to claw back to even. Been awhile since he’s contented, would love to see him make a run. Entertaining player who is must watch when he’s on and an even better dude

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Masters in November, especially after rain just way too easy.

[tower912]

Nobody running away so far.

[JWags85]

Also, have to say, the Masters App is incredible. Far superior to the PGA app and most other sports apps. Clean, intuitive, tons of video and content that’s not clumsy or distracting

[Uncle Rico]

Also, have to say, the Masters App is incredible. Far superior to the PGA app and most other sports apps. Clean, intuitive, tons of video and content that’s not clumsy or distracting

How far they’ve come in the past 20-25 years to enhancing the viewing experience of their tournament has been remarkable. 

As remarkable has been their desire to “grow the game” with letting the kids on the course for the putt, pitch and drive and the woman’s am.  This week, they created the Lee Elder scholarship for a HBU in Augusta for both a man and woman.

[tower912]

Bryson with a lost ball on 3.  Ball plugged in lush rough when he tried to drive the green.

[JWags85]

Bryson with a lost ball on 3.  Ball plugged in lush rough when he tried to drive the green.

The level of hatred for Bryson is so crazy to me. He’s quirky/weirdo, can be a whiner, and rubs people the wrong way with slow play, I get that. But I swear he’s more hated by many than Patrick Reed or other people that a true villains. I’ve never heard of bad interactions with him from civilians.  I know someone in Dallas that his SMU coach screwed over while pushing Bryson during his time there that he sent $1000 to with an apology note, even though he did nothing wrong.

But you look on social media or watch golf at a bar and people cheer his bad shots like he’s Iceland in Mighty Ducks

[tower912]

(A) I'm not a hater.   It happened.   He was the hyped player coming in.  Losing a ball and making a 7 is news.
(B). He has had negative interactions with fans, officials, camera men.   

[Uncle Rico]

The level of hatred for Bryson is so crazy to me. He’s quirky/weirdo, can be a whiner, and rubs people the wrong way with slow play, I get that. But I swear he’s more hated by many than Patrick Reed or other people that a true villains. I’ve never heard of bad interactions with him from civilians.  I know someone in Dallas that his SMU coach screwed over while pushing Bryson during his time there that he sent $1000 to with an apology note, even though he did nothing wrong.

But you look on social media or watch golf at a bar and people cheer his bad shots like he’s Iceland in Mighty Ducks

This whole argument you laid out is why Bryson is great for golf.  I have mixed feelings about him but he’s a must watch.  That’s good for golf

[MUBurrow]

Yeah DeChambeau certainly isn't a guy I cheer for, but from what I can tell he's nowhere near Patrick Reed level.  I don't hope for him to fail, but in an average final pairing matchup down the stretch, I'm more likely to root for whoever the other guy is.

I think a lot of people are turned off by all the attention his weird meathead explosion is getting too.  That's not Bryson's fault, necessarily, but all the run it gets is just kind of eyeroll inducing.  FWIW, that also lead to him being overhyped coming into this weekend imo.  I faded him in all DFS.

[JWags85]

(A) I'm not a hater.   It happened.   He was the hyped player coming in.  Losing a ball and making a 7 is news.
(B). He has had negative interactions with fans, officials, camera men.

Sorry, I didn’t mean to point a finger at you. Just riffing off you mentioning him.

The fans, well he gets lambasted with hate constantly from Tiger/DJ/etc fanboys and yet he doesn’t have the reputation as an a** to fans. He’s a Teddy Bear compared to Tiger for the vast majority of the latter’s career.

The stuff with the officials and cameramen is pretty vanilla too. Most players have gotten into it with officials from time to time. And blocking a camera man’s shot cause they annoyed you is shrug worthy to me. I think it’s all just further response to him being different and outspoken and a bit bombastic. If Patrick Cantley or Webb Simpson did the same thing, it would be a blog post during the tournament and forgotten.

Again, I’m pretty ambivalent about him, not some super fan, and can acknowledge the legit criticism, but most of the hate seems pretty hypocritical when you look at people some of these “haters” adore like Tiger or DJ

[tower912]

Never been a Tiger Woods fan.

I think that Bryson is so focused on perfecting golf that from time to time he fails to consider things and people outside his bubble.   Or how he affects others.    Yes, when he is relaxed, he is kind and funny.

[MU82]

I don't "hate" DeChambeau. But there's something about any guy who thinks he invented (or re-invented) any game that makes me smile a little when he experiences difficulty. I also tend to push back on athletes who are hyped, especially those who don't have the accomplishments of less-hyped athletes.

Now that DeChambeau has won a major, it gives the hype more credence in my eyes. And I do like that he's on the tour. He's an interesting guy, and he makes the game more interesting.

It's been fun watching him play with Oosthuizen, who is about half his size but is often not very far behind him on the drives.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

It's been fun watching him play with Oosthuizen, who is about half his size but is often not very far behind him on the drives.

That’s weird, I say the same thing when I hit my 3 wood the same distance or further than my driver.

[Uncle Rico]

Pulling for DJ, expecting a Rahm win

[tower912]

Phenomenal leaderboard.

[jesmu84]

Tiger done.

[tower912]

Langer makes the cut hitting it about as far as I do.

[Uncle Rico]

Langer makes the cut hitting it about as far as I do.

Fun fact: Langer’s 1st major was the ‘76 Open where he played with Gene Sarazen who was born in 1902.  Played this Masters with a kid born in 2002. 

[tower912]

They mentioned that yesterday.   A phenomenal accomplishment.

[MU82]

Pulling for DJ, expecting a Rahm win

Rahm's the guy I picked.

I also had McIlroy and Reed in my top 3.

[MU82]

Tiger done.

Given when you sent this, I think you were talking about the 2nd round. But it now applies to his chances in the tournament.

[tower912]

DJ is just ridiculous today.    If his putting today matched his ball striking, there would have been a 59 watch.

[Uncle Rico]

I hope he pulls this out.  He’s been the best American player for the last decade and one major doesn’t justify his stature

[tower912]

Second time in a year that 'young Cameron Smith' has beaten JT straight up.

[Uncle Rico]

Second time in a year that 'young Cameron Smith' has beaten JT straight up.

I’ve heard young Cam likes his drinks

[tower912]

Looking at that facial hair choice, I can believe that.


I hope DJ can exorcise some demons tomorrow

[PGsHeroes32]

DJ was my pick to win. Hopefully he can complete it tomorrow. Would be cool to see him get a second major.

Think it will be tough for him to blow this with how hes playing and the lead hes got.

[jesmu84]

Given when you sent this, I think you were talking about the 2nd round. But it now applies to his chances in the tournament.

I kinda was. When he had a poor 2nd 9 this AM from his second round, he was out of it.

[The Big East]

Back nine on Sunday at the Masters is where it all happens. That said the kind of players who can shoot a 64 or 65 in the final round of a major are too far behind DJ

[Chili]

Rahm's the guy I picked.

I also had McIlroy and Reed in my top 3.

Reed is a turd.

[MU82]

Reed is a turd.

Also, a pretty good golfer, one obviously capable of winning the Masters.

Though not this year, apparently.

[Chili]

Also, a pretty good golfer, one obviously capable of winning the Masters.

Though not this year, apparently.

A cheating turd. It's worse than rooting for ND or UW@Madison.

[PGsHeroes32]

A cheating turd. It's worse than rooting for ND or UW@Madison.

Uhhh, no.

[tower912]

Cameron Smith coming out with intent.   DJ needs to get to work.

[tower912]

A whole lot of players from last year's President's Cup International team really stepping up.

[tower912]

Right now, DJs demons are winning.   I hope he pulls it together.

[PGsHeroes32]

Huge Birdie for DJ and Im misses a easy par

[tower912]

Oh, Tiger.

[MU82]

“Suddenly, that’s gonna hurt his back.”

- An ice cold Faldo as Tiger flails around 12 like a muni hack.

[PGsHeroes32]

The Aussie keeps hitting big time shots.

[tower912]

Imagining what the roars would have been like for that Cameron Smith shot on 9.

[MU82]

A cheating turd. It's worse than rooting for ND or UW@Madison.

I root for neither ND nor Madison nor Reed.

That doesn’t make Reed a bad golfer who is incapable of winning the Masters.

[PGsHeroes32]

It's ova

[MU82]

I have nothing against DJ winning. I hate it when the final 9 of a major is boring.

Nobody is able to challenge DJ.

Zzzzzzz

[tower912]

It is over.  But I will watch to the end to avoid football.

[MU82]

It is over.  But I will watch to the end to avoid football.

Heck no. Panthers playing well.

Setting themselves up for another Lions-type loss at the end, probably.

[tower912]

I just prefer golf.



I do not remember seeing so many balls on 15 ending up in or near the pond on 16.   All week.

[The Big East]

Glad to see Dustin win this Masters. He has been playing exceptionally  well for a while now and has definitely earned it.

Continued to be surprised that Rory has a hard time pulling together four good rounds in a Major.  Easier said than done for sure.

Looking forward to next years Majors when hopefully there are some fans.

[MU82]

I just prefer golf.

I love great, competitive drama in the majors.

Unfortunately, the “drama” part didn’t happen this year.

Meanwhile, the Panthers just gave up a 98-yard TD run on a basic handoff up the middle.

So yeah, I wish I had just been watching golf right then!

[JWags85]

Glad to see Dustin win this Masters. He has been playing exceptionally  well for a while now and has definitely earned it.

Continued to be surprised that Rory has a hard time pulling together four good rounds in a Major.  Easier said than done for sure.

Looking forward to next years Majors when hopefully there are some fans.

Rory is such a mystery. He’s got 4 majors already, he’s only 31, still so young, but over the last 5 years he’s just been struggling mightily in the majors. But otherwise he got his mojo back, 2016-2018 was rough for him, but he was POY last year and the FedEx champion.

Outside of Amen Corner in Round 1, he was the best player at the Masters not named DJ. Hope he gets it together fully and is contending every time going forward

[The Big East]

Cameron Smith first player ever to shoot in the 60s all four rounds at the Masters .  He may be a factor in the future.

Bernhard Langer at age 63 finished 3 under . Very impressive.

[tower912]

You can't win a tournament on Thursday, but you can lose one.   Rory and Koepka lost it on Thursday.     DJ was not going to get beat this week by anybody having an over par round.  Cameron Smith shot 4 rounds in the sixties and all he gets is the knowledge he had the best second place score ever.  A lower score than his countryman, Adam Scott, had when he won. 

DJ won it.   Nothing less than perfection for four rounds would have beat him.

[The Big East]

You can't win a tournament on Thursday, but you can lose one.   Rory and Koepka lost it on Thursday.     DJ was not going to get beat this week by anybody having an over par round.  Cameron Smith shot 4 rounds in the sixties and all he gets is the knowledge he had the best second place score ever.  A lower score than his countryman, Adam Scott, had when he won. 

DJ won it.   Nothing less than perfection for four rounds would have beat him.

You are making a very good point. Once you get deeply behind in a major it is hard to recover. This week the way the course played, it made it even  more difficult to come from behind, as the leaders were not giving up many strokes to  par.

[MU82]

Bernhard Langer at age 63 finished 3 under . Very impressive.

Among those Langer beat (not even counting those who didn't make the cut):

DeChambeau ... Woods ... Mickelson ... Spieth ... Scott ... Westwood ... Morikawa ... Watson.

Had those guys been at the top of the leaderboard going into Sunday, folks would have been talking about what a great leaderboard it was. And the 839-year-old guy beat 'em all!

[4everwarriors]

Accordin' ta Hardon, Langer wood bee an old man only worthy of death. Take it as his too scents from da wanna bee doktor, aina?

[MU82]

Accordin' ta Hardon, Langer wood bee an old man only worthy of death. Take it as his too scents from da wanna bee doktor, aina?

Sadly, a large swath of Americans think anybody Langer's age and older is worth sacrificing to COVID-19. But that's a whole 'nother thread.

[Jables1604]

Accordin' ta Hardon, Langer wood bee an old man only worthy of death. Take it as his too scents from da wanna bee doktor, aina?

This is a legit question. How old are you?