Too bad we have to see the Saudi guys again but it's the Masters.
I'm just killing time here until the Tiger Sunday charge.
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 10, 2025, 09:04:54 AMI'm just killing time here until the Tiger Sunday charge.
I'll be in Butler Cabin Sunday. It'll be fun to see from there
I kind of feel there needs to be a Manning-Cast style broadcast with Verne on Sunday. Let him call 16 from his couch with a drink in hand for a little while. Bring in guests like Raftery to chat with him.
I think a competitor is going to have to call Augusta PD on Scheffler not using a turn signal to get him out of contention.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 10, 2025, 09:29:15 AMI'll be in Butler Cabin Sunday. It'll be fun to see from there
Have you run into Herm yet?
Quote from: The Sultan on April 10, 2025, 12:08:46 PMHave you run into Herm yet?
And then backed up and ran into him again?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 10, 2025, 09:29:15 AMI'll be in Butler Cabin Sunday. It'll be fun to see from there
Tell Herm what's up for me.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 10, 2025, 07:06:23 AMToo bad we have to see the Saudi guys again but it's the Masters.
This might sound sacrilegious on Scoop but I'm happy the LIV players are in. It's nice to be able to watch guys I've heard of.
No different than leaving the school you started at for a bag drop in the portal. Or the Hausers. I am done wishing them ill, but I am not rooting for them. And I certainly will not watch one of their tournaments or care.
Justin rose to the Thursday occasion.
Make the joke, he hits in the trees on 17.
And again on 18.
I am the jinx.
Wow a 65? Soft greens?
No. Little wind, great playing.
Quote from: tower912 on April 10, 2025, 04:58:12 PMNo. Little wind, great playing.
He probably would have bested you by a stroke or two today. :(
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 10, 2025, 05:02:20 PMHe probably would have bested you by a stroke or two today. :(
I just told Chairman Ridley to turn off the sub-air
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 10, 2025, 05:02:20 PMHe probably would have bested you by a stroke or two today. :(
plating.
At 7445, I would shoot 95.
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Fred Couples eagle with a 6 wood.
And a yellow ball. Embracing the old guy stuff.
Who was coaching Rory down the stretch there - Scheyer, Sampson or McCasland?
Quote from: MU82 on April 10, 2025, 07:04:14 PMWho was coaching Rory down the stretch there - Scheyer, Sampson or McCasland?
I just saw he crapped the bed. Two doubles? A 7? Can't happen if he expects to win this tournament.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 10, 2025, 08:21:49 PMI just saw he crapped the bed. Two doubles? A 7? Can't happen if he expects to win thus tournament.
He was sailing, playing incredible golf. On #15, he hit a perfect drive and hit a nice-looking 2nd but it overcooked the green a bit and left a tough chip. He then scorched the chip past the hole, down the embankment and into the drink. He never really recovered. Had another disastrous chip on 17.
So it looked like he finally was gonna give himself a decent chance to win this thing but then, for the umpteenth straight year, he gave himself a huge uphill climb due to a bad first-round score.
Yes, after two shots on 15, it felt like this could be the year.
Tower, Aberg has serious game.
Who's your pick other than Sheffy?
Who said differently?
I've always liked Rose and would like to see him win, but I question whether he can have another round like that.
Urinating in Rae's creek?
Quote from: tower912 on April 11, 2025, 09:36:31 AMUrinating in Rae's creek?
If he misses his second round tee time, I'd check El Salvador.
Quote from: tower912 on April 11, 2025, 09:36:31 AMUrinating in Rae's creek?
He's from Arizona State. I don't think more needs to be said.
Quote from: MU82 on April 10, 2025, 09:27:22 PMI've always liked Rose and would like to see him win, but I question whether he can have another round like that.
I just took a peek at the Leaderboard. If he post -9, he's going to be very difficult to catch. The wind is supposed to pick up this afternoon.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 11, 2025, 11:28:31 AMI just took a peek at the Leaderboard. If he post -9, he's going to be very difficult to catch. The wind is supposed to pick up this afternoon.
It's over
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2025, 11:39:32 AMIt's over
Yep. He's two shots up on Friday afternoon, but that doesn't prevent Muggsy from declaring so.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2025, 11:39:32 AMIt's over
-9 would be a tremendous number. But you're right, there's a lot of golf left.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 11, 2025, 11:42:56 AMYep. He's two shots up on Friday afternoon, but that doesn't prevent Muggsy from declaring so.
I don't think any golfer has ever lost a 2-shot lead heading into a major weekend. It would be unprecedented
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2025, 11:46:46 AMI don't think any golfer has ever lost a 2-shot lead heading into a major weekend. It would be unprecedented
Yeah, it doesn't seem to be a norman occurrence.
I thought he was 3 up. Perhaps, I'm jumping the gun.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 11, 2025, 11:48:52 AMI thought he was 3 up. Perhaps, I'm jumping the gun.
You?! No way.
Brooks played 8 like the Saudi's cutting up journalists
Rory did not stay dead and buried. Nice bounce back.
Quote from: tower912 on April 11, 2025, 02:42:48 PMRory did not stay dead and buried. Nice bounce back.
Unfortunate for him that Rose locked up the title a few hours ago.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 11, 2025, 02:47:56 PMUnfortunate for him that Rose locked up the title a few hours ago.
Rose doesn't know it, but he was hit with the muggsy jinx.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2025, 02:11:37 PMBrooks played 8 like the Saudi's cutting up journalists
Too soon!
Quote from: tower912 on April 11, 2025, 02:52:25 PMRose doesn't know it, but he was hit with the muggsy jinx.
Rico and Herm told him when they had lunch at the turn.
Hopefully we can see more Bryson and less Bhatia this weekend.
There is nothing better than a FIGJAM double and bogey to miss the cut in golf. Nothing.
Really good leaderboard. Good bounce back from Rory but do you trust him on Sunday?
Quote from: tower912 on April 11, 2025, 02:52:25 PMRose doesn't know it, but he was hit with the muggsy jinx.
I didn't do anything. It's not my fault if people lose focus.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2025, 05:22:04 PMThere is nothing better than a FIGJAM double and bogey to miss the cut in golf. Nothing.
Who did that?
A bunch of players. Rico is referencing Mickleson.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2025, 05:22:04 PMThere is nothing better than a FIGJAM double and bogey to miss the cut in golf. Nothing.
1st time I ever heard FIGJAM.
I may have to change my name on Scoop now.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2025, 06:32:23 PMFIGJAM
I didn't know that was his moniker. My apologies.
It is a long standing nickname.
Quote from: tower912 on April 11, 2025, 07:15:38 PMIt is a long standing nickname.
A long standing nickname? It can't be too long standing since I've never heard it an I'm older than most of the people on this board
I heard it for the first time 20+ years ago. Closer to 25, because I heard it before he started winning majors.
Quote from: tower912 on April 11, 2025, 08:02:32 PMI heard it for the first time 20+ years ago. Closer to 25, because I heard it before he started winning majors.
Phil inherited it from Gary Player.
Quote from: RJax55 on April 11, 2025, 09:55:12 PMPhil inherited it from Gary Player.
Gary Player - Listen to his stories because they change every time
A good storyteller changes it to make it better. But with Gary there is one recurring theme.
Quote from: tower912 on April 12, 2025, 07:37:29 AMA good storyteller changes it to make it better. But with Gary there is one recurring theme.
Are you saying he's a pathological liar?
Nope. A storyteller. The recurring theme is how awesome Gary is.
Quote from: tower912 on April 12, 2025, 08:48:32 AMNope. A storyteller. The recurring theme is how awesome Gary is.
Oh. I misunderstood you.
Gonna be a heck of a weekend. Lowry is lurking.
It is a great leader board. For me, what is the most compelling story?
A career grand slam for Rory.
44 year old Justin Rose beating all of the young bombers.
Scottie back to back.
LIV claiming another major.
All things considered, go Rory.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 12, 2025, 08:42:08 AMAre you saying he's a pathological liar?
I think there's some rumors of him having a good foot wedge game or other sorts of mechanisms outside the rules.
There are stories of Gary standing behind his ball in the rough and tamping the grass down behind his ball. Tom Warson accused him of cheating during one of th skins games. There is a legend that his caddy dropping a ball out of his pocket at the 74 Open in some deep rough giving Gary a good lie and decent angle instead of a lost ball.
There is no documentation of any of these things. So, rumors, myths, legends.
Quote from: tower912 on April 12, 2025, 09:00:00 AMIt is a great leader board. For me, what is the most compelling story?
A career grand slam for Rory.
44 year old Justin Rose beating all of the young bombers.
Scottie back to back.
LIV claiming another major.
All things considered, go Rory.
I agree on all points. But I'm concerned with Bryson. These are WIDE fairways and the guy can absolutely bomb it. He also seems to step up in pressure situations. It would be really fun to see Sheffy and Rory go toe to toe tomorrow.
Quote from: tower912 on April 12, 2025, 09:21:55 AMThere are stories of Gary standing behind his ball in the rough and tamping the grass down behind his ball. Tom Warson accused him of cheating during one of th skins games. There is a legend that his caddy dropping a ball out of his pocket at the 74 Open in some deep rough giving Gary a good lie and decent angle instead of a lost ball.
There is no documentation of any of these things. So, rumors, myths, legends.
I'm a big Lee Trevino fan. I really wish I could have seen him play in the 70's. Talk about grit and badassery. What a phenomenal ball striker. And his story is extremely compelling. What a likeable dude.
What the hell happened to Jordan Spieth?
A decade ago, he was the best player in the world - won the Masters, U.S. Open, Tour Championship and Hero World; finished second in the PGA; finished 4th in the British. Ranked first, runaway choice for 2015 golfer of the year.
He choked away the 2016 Masters and that affected him for a while, but he did come back to win the 2017 British.
Since then, he's only won two relatively minor events, he's been a non-contender at almost every major, and he has nearly as many missed cuts as top-10s.
He's always seemed to be one who gets in his own head-space on the course. I'm like that, too, so I empathize ... but I've never been the best golfer on the planet. (My top rank was 4th.)
Just a weird fall for a guy who burst onto the scene and accomplished so much at such a young age. Hard to believe he's only 31. Maybe there's still hope, but it was strange listening to the announcers rooting for him to just make the cut yesterday.
Quote from: MU82 on April 12, 2025, 11:25:07 AMWhat the hell happened to Jordan Spieth?
A decade ago, he was the best player in the world - won the Masters, U.S. Open, Tour Championship and Hero World; finished second in the PGA; finished 4th in the British. Ranked first, runaway choice for 2015 golfer of the year.
He choked away the 2016 Masters and that affected him for a while, but he did come back to win the 2017 British.
Since then, he's only won two relatively minor events, he's been a non-contender at almost every major, and he has nearly as many missed cuts as top-10s.
He's always seemed to be one who gets in his own head-space on the course. I'm like that, too, so I empathize ... but I've never been the best golfer on the planet. (My top rank was 4th.)
Just a weird fall for a guy who burst onto the scene and accomplished so much at such a young age. Hard to believe he's only 31. Maybe there's still hope, but it was strange listening to the announcers rooting for him to just make the cut yesterday.
Marriage and kids
Quote from: MU82 on April 12, 2025, 11:25:07 AMWhat the hell happened to Jordan Spieth?
A decade ago, he was the best player in the world - won the Masters, U.S. Open, Tour Championship and Hero World; finished second in the PGA; finished 4th in the British. Ranked first, runaway choice for 2015 golfer of the year.
He choked away the 2016 Masters and that affected him for a while, but he did come back to win the 2017 British.
Since then, he's only won two relatively minor events, he's been a non-contender at almost every major, and he has nearly as many missed cuts as top-10s.
He's always seemed to be one who gets in his own head-space on the course. I'm like that, too, so I empathize ... but I've never been the best golfer on the planet. (My top rank was 4th.)
Just a weird fall for a guy who burst onto the scene and accomplished so much at such a young age. Hard to believe he's only 31. Maybe there's still hope, but it was strange listening to the announcers rooting for him to just make the cut yesterday.
It's definitely been a bizarre fall.
There are low scores today. Could someone go medieval?
Rory's drive on 1 was only 371 yards.
Uhhhhh....early fireworks. Wow.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 12, 2025, 01:54:29 PMUhhhhh....early fireworks. Wow.
Assuming you mean for second since you declared Rose the winner yesterday.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 12, 2025, 01:55:08 PMAssuming you mean for second since you declared Rose the winner yesterday.
I did not. I stated if he got to -9. He didn't, so I am vindicated. :)
3 3 3 3 3 doesn't suck.
Congrats to Bryson on winning The Masters
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 12, 2025, 02:37:25 PMCongrats to Bryson on winning The Masters
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Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 12, 2025, 02:37:25 PMCongrats to Bryson on winning The Masters
He's 3 back. Maybe have some matcha 🍵 and get your thoughts organized.
Oh...dear. Rory with a wtf drive on 7. :(
Rory starting to show cracks.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 12, 2025, 02:50:05 PMOh...dear. Rory with a wtf drive on 7. :(
Stick a fork in him. Bryson will win by half a dozen shots. He'll shoot a 30 on the back
Dammit.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 12, 2025, 03:48:10 PMDammit.
It's over. Rory is going to shoot 40 on the back.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 12, 2025, 03:35:58 PMStick a fork in him. Bryson will win by half a dozen shots. He'll shoot a 30 on the back
You laugh. Can you imagine if Bryson wins another mano a mano Sunday shootout?
Quote from: tower912 on April 12, 2025, 03:52:25 PMYou laugh. Can you imagine if Bryson wins another mano a mano Sunday shootout?
Against who? Corey Conners? Rory is toast
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 12, 2025, 03:50:51 PMIt's over. Rory is going to shoot 40 on the back.
He got a huge break on 14.
Strong finish from Aberg.
Whatcha think? Will Rory birdie 15 and regain control? Very disappointed he didn't usurp this thing and drop the hammer.
That was huge.
Gargantuan to tell you the truth.
Big, big, shot.
What a round for Rory so far
As much as a like a dramatic masters sunday. I would also really like seeing him complete the majors cycle in dominate fashion while everyone waits for the Rory choke.
Rooting for Rory. Looks great.
My 6 iron doesn't quite go that far....or as high. :(
Lotta guys missing some very make able putts today.
Been about Rorys only blemish.
And everyone else doing numberous. Especially Scottie who I wont rule out a push from yet.
Bryson has had some incredible chips from bunkers or elsewhere to really save his round
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 12, 2025, 05:05:13 PMMy 6 iron doesn't quite go that far....or as high. :(
I hit mine 230
Well, Bryson quickly got him self back in contention.
16 is such an easy hole
Rose was always just a place holder near the top.
But talk about a mercy killing there on 16. Wow.
Crazy that Rory left some meat on the bone in this round.
Dang, if Rory had killshot putting or even just average putting ability he would be up like 6 or 7
He's giving himself a chance every single hole
Bryson just toying with Rory now
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 12, 2025, 05:33:38 PMBryson just toying with Rory now
That shot on 17 was a very interesting way to toy with someone
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 12, 2025, 05:35:42 PMThat shot on 17 was a very interesting way to toy with someone
Making his win that much sweeter tomorrow
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 12, 2025, 05:32:32 PMCrazy that Rory left some meat on the bone in this round.
No doubt. A 63 was there for him.
Pretty impressive round for Conners all things considered.
If Conners could putt... talk about leaving meat on the bone.
Quote from: tower912 on April 12, 2025, 05:54:57 PMIf Conners could putt... talk about leaving meat on the bone.
True.
Literally perfect weather tomorrow.
This thing is over. Congrats, Bryson
Omg what a putt.
Well, poop.
Alright kids, we got a Sunday
Damn.
All things considered cant bitch about a -6 under moving day.
But Rory left the door open and Bryson slipped his foot in.
3 shot swing in the last 3 holes.
Only down 2
Wonder what Bryson will serve at dinner next year
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 12, 2025, 06:01:33 PMDamn.
All things considered cant bitch about a -6 under moving day.
But Rory left the door open and Bryson slipped his foot in.
3 shot swing in the last 3 holes.
Only down 2
It makes tomorrow more interesting, that's for sure.
Wasn't lost on me watching Rory's isolated walk from 18 to the clubhouse versus Bryson high fiving everyone and anyone.
Quote from: MU82 on April 12, 2025, 11:25:07 AMWhat the hell happened to Jordan Spieth?
A decade ago, he was the best player in the world - won the Masters, U.S. Open, Tour Championship and Hero World; finished second in the PGA; finished 4th in the British. Ranked first, runaway choice for 2015 golfer of the year.
He choked away the 2016 Masters and that affected him for a while, but he did come back to win the 2017 British.
Since then, he's only won two relatively minor events, he's been a non-contender at almost every major, and he has nearly as many missed cuts as top-10s.
He's always seemed to be one who gets in his own head-space on the course. I'm like that, too, so I empathize ... but I've never been the best golfer on the planet. (My top rank was 4th.)
Just a weird fall for a guy who burst onto the scene and accomplished so much at such a young age. Hard to believe he's only 31. Maybe there's still hope, but it was strange listening to the announcers rooting for him to just make the cut yesterday.
Coming back to this. I think Spieth's mental game has always been his Achilles heel. And that kind of came into play in a big way.
Not only was Spieth electric early on, he was one of the absolute best, most accomplished Junior players ever. His amateur accomplishments rank up there with Tiger. Then he went to Texas and tore it up immediately. He played really well in the Walker Cup when he was in college too.
Then he turns pro and wins a tournament in the first few months and is the first teenage winner of a PGA tour event in like 80 years. Then he almost wins his rookie Masters appearance and has 2 wins and 3 other top 3s in his next 5 majors.
At that point, in my opinion, I don't know how you don't have a massive ego as a player. Its not even arrogance, its just hard fact that from 15-22, you've been borderline untouchable. So I think the choke in 2016 and subsequent struggles just completely shattered what was a pretty invincible sense of self as a player. I don't have an deep dive inside information, but I think it would take something super human to not be affected deeply by it.
I don't think it is his ego. I think it is his game. When he was winning it was a high wire act. He did not hit it long or straight. But he was long enough and kept it in play enough that his short game wizardry could get him over the line. Think about that sand shot for his first win at the Deere. Think about the insane bogey from the driving range at the Open. He was a modern day Seve.
The shelf life for that kind of golf at that level is not particularly long. He tries to get a little longer off the tee. He starts missing one more 10 foot par save per round. He gets married, has a kid, gets hurt. Now he is trying to get back to the top. But now he is trying to clean up the old, erratic shots while still having the creativity and touch. Again, long and straight was never his game before and now he is trying to get there.
Maybe he gets there. Maybe he fades away except for the occasional flash of brilliance. Maybe he wins another Open in bad conditions. But I think that a Seve like descent is also possible.
Ratings will be astronomical tomorrow.
Quote from: tower912 on April 12, 2025, 08:27:57 PMI don't think it is his ego. I think it is his game. When he was winning it was a high wire act. He did not hit it long or straight. But he was long enough and kept it in play enough that his short game wizardry could get him over the line. Think about that sand shot for his first win at the Deere. Think about the insane bogey from the driving range at the Open. He was a modern day Seve.
The shelf life for that kind of golf at that level is not particularly long. He tries to get a little longer off the tee. He starts missing one more 10 foot par save per round. He gets married, has a kid, gets hurt. Now he is trying to get back to the top. But now he is trying to clean up the old, erratic shots while still having the creativity and touch. Again, long and straight was never his game before and now he is trying to get there.
Maybe he gets there. Maybe he fades away except for the occasional flash of brilliance. Maybe he wins another Open in bad conditions. But I think that a Seve like descent is also possible.
He got married
Things are pretty quiet this morning inside Butler Cabin. They've got Bryson's jacket laid out for him. They brought Scottie in this morning to practice putting it on a Bryson mannequin. Very touching scene to see the prep work
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 13, 2025, 07:44:01 AMThings are pretty quiet this morning inside Butler Cabin. They've got Bryson's jacket laid out for him. They brought Scottie in this morning to practice putting it on a Bryson mannequin. Very touching scene to see the prep work
Is Herm handing out mimosas?
Quote from: The Sultan on April 13, 2025, 07:46:25 AMIs Herm handing out mimosas?
He isn't allowed in here today. I think he's on port-a-john duty
Quote from: tower912 on April 12, 2025, 08:27:57 PMI don't think it is his ego. I think it is his game. When he was winning it was a high wire act. He did not hit it long or straight. But he was long enough and kept it in play enough that his short game wizardry could get him over the line. Think about that sand shot for his first win at the Deere. Think about the insane bogey from the driving range at the Open. He was a modern day Seve.
The shelf life for that kind of golf at that level is not particularly long. He tries to get a little longer off the tee. He starts missing one more 10 foot par save per round. He gets married, has a kid, gets hurt. Now he is trying to get back to the top. But now he is trying to clean up the old, erratic shots while still having the creativity and touch. Again, long and straight was never his game before and now he is trying to get there.
Maybe he gets there. Maybe he fades away except for the occasional flash of brilliance. Maybe he wins another Open in bad conditions. But I think that a Seve like descent is also possible.
Both you and Wags make some good points. But you're right ... it has been so long since he contended for anything that I had forgotten how living-on-the-edge his game could be.
And now he's simply been surpassed by younger and/or better all-around golfers.
Fortunately for him, he can make an incredible living just hanging around the top 25-50 of most events.
I feel like Spieth was also riding an incredibly hot putter. Maybe my memory is skewed, but I remember him dropping bombs from all over the place, which probably covered up a lot of issues.
Quote from: Dish on April 12, 2025, 06:09:11 PMWasn't lost on me watching Rory's isolated walk from 18 to the clubhouse versus Bryson high fiving everyone and anyone.
I noticed that too. Bryson certainly looked comfortable coming off that green.
I feel the first two holes are going to tell a lot. If Rory comes out scorching, I'll like his chances. However, when he's been in contention lately, it's been tons of pars that never really let him stay ahead. If Rory pars number 2, and Bryson birdies, I could see Rory getting tight. Especially with the scar tissue of a previous Augusta meltdown.
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 13, 2025, 12:04:04 PMI feel like Spieth was also riding an incredibly hot putter. Maybe my memory is skewed, but I remember him dropping bombs from all over the place, which probably covered up a lot of issues.
Yes.
The greens look like they're playing faster.
I'm just a weekend warrior but I can't imagine that's the start Rory was looking for.
Sweet Jesus. You can't start with a double. Wow.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on April 13, 2025, 01:45:14 PMI'm just a weekend warrior but I can't imagine that's the start Rory was looking for.
Those were brutal putts.
Rory has to have an immediate bounce back on #2.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 01:47:18 PMRory has to have an immediate bounce back on #2.
Driving into the bunker did not help.
This could spiral quickly for Rory.
As bad of a start as possible for Rory. Needs to figure it out quickly.
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 13, 2025, 01:48:58 PMDriving into the bunker did not help.
This could spiral quickly for Rory.
Especially when you consider Bryson obliterated that tee shot dead center.
The greens are nasty. Notwithstanding Tower, who would be draining birdies from everywhere, I don't see anyone going crazy low.
Rory wasted absolutely no time to go full tilt Rory.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 13, 2025, 01:59:10 PMRory wasted absolutely no time to go full tilt Rory.
Abysmal start.
There we go! Huge birdie for Rory on 3. That could calm him down.
Huge birdie there for Rory to hopefully get on track now
It feels like with the way the final group is playing, if Aberg or Scottie get hot, they could make things interesting. Although Rory's first shot at 4 is encouraging.
Looks like we got a heavyweight fight today.
Can go out and run a 5k between each of Bryson's putts today
Well, the way things shifted through first 2 holes
They shifted even more the other way the next 2 holes
Wow. That was the craziest first 4 holes I can remember seeing from the final group of a major.
Nm
And now on 5 we might immediately have another swing.
Buckle up for this round
Like the stock market.
Hell of a par for Rory.
Based off both of their first shots, that's a fantastic push for Rory
Well, that was something.
At the US Open at Pinehurst last year, Bryson kept hitting it into the waste areas and native grasses and kept getting lies that allowed him to reach the green. An inch either way and he would have had no shot. Through 7, Rory is pulling that crap off. Two astounding recoveries from the trees.
Rory 1 for 6 from the tee. But still up 3.
Bryson is playing molasses slow. Hit the ball dude.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 03:25:34 PMBryson is playing molasses slow. Hit the ball dude.
First time watching Bryson?
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 13, 2025, 03:26:44 PMFirst time watching Bryson?
No. But it's annoying me first some reason today.
Rory just getting par on the par 5s. But no one is making him pay for it.
-15 will be plenty. -14 might be. Everybody else has to do something spectacular. Rory has to not f it up.
Rose making a little move. But needs to pretty much go medieval.
4 up with 9 to go is a pretty good position.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 03:41:07 PM4 up with 9 to go is a pretty good position.
Things are getting out of hand here inside Butler Cabin.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 13, 2025, 03:44:35 PMThings are getting out of hand here inside Butler Cabin.
Take control!
Door slammed.
Bryson not playing well. And Rory is starting to cook.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 03:56:02 PMDoor slammed.
Far from it, but Rory's in a good position. Lot of shots left.
That was close. Jeesh.
Bryson is finito.
Bryson no longer a contender.
Its basically Rory against himself. With Rose trying to make him sweat just a little
This final round has nowhere near met the hype.
Bryson hit that approach like someone threatened him with a bone saw
And now Rose bogeys
Rory gotta just keep balls outta the drink
Although Rory might not wanna play it THAT safe.
Basically conceded a bogey on 11 when he didn't need to
Bogey doesn't hurt.
Let the 54-hole jokes commence.
Bryson losing himself a lot of money
Lost focus. Good. Go make a YouTube video about it.
Scottie might F around and still wind up in 2nd.
Hoping he gets top 5 at least
Patrick Reed, for the first time ever, made me smile.
Aberg has a very bright future. I love that he takes like 5 secs to hit the ball.
That's one way to add some drama to the second nine.
OMG!!! WTF!!!!
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 13, 2025, 04:33:02 PMThat's one way to add some drama to the second nine.
Why? Just Why?
Rory has entered prevent golf. And its burning him
You haven't won yet buddy. Play like a man
Well, well
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 13, 2025, 04:33:02 PMThat's one way to add some drama to the second nine.
That was beyond ridiculous and totally inexcusable.
Wow.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 13, 2025, 04:33:59 PMWell, well
That cannot happen. Ever. He needs to completely reset mentally Uncle R.
Quote from: Dish on April 13, 2025, 04:07:55 PMThis final round has nowhere near met the hype.
I fear it went too hard too early and crashed.
A shank?
Love the prevent defense.
Quote from: tower912 on April 13, 2025, 04:36:49 PMA shank?
I have to see the replay. I thought he turfed it?
Unreal.
Absolutely incredible.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 13, 2025, 04:33:37 PMRory has entered prevent golf. And its burning him
You haven't won yet buddy. Play like a man
Mike McCarthy might be caddying for him.
Stunning.
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 13, 2025, 04:42:42 PMMike McCarthy might be caddying for him.
His caddy is part of his problems. It's his buddy
He's unglued.
It's too bad Verne Lundquist retired.
Holy Hell.
This is Rory in a nut shell
Insane to take your foot off the gas with 6 holes left in a major. Especially when you are going for a grand slam and havent won a major in over a decade.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 13, 2025, 04:53:10 PMThis is Rory in a nut shell
Insane to take your foot off the gas with 6 holes left in a major. Especially when you are going for a grand slam and havent won a major in over a decade.
The 3rd shot on 13 was indescribable. Needs a birdie on 15.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on April 13, 2025, 04:36:24 PMI fear it went too hard too early and crashed.
Masters has puked and rallied.
Ludwig for the win?
All that time for Rose to miss that putt.
If Rory can get 2 under on the next two, I feel like he will be in great shape.
Rory pulls it out.
Guys barfing all over the place, sweet Jesus
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on April 13, 2025, 04:36:24 PMI fear it went too hard too early and crashed.
Happy to have been wrong (although my original comment had more to do with Bryson not showing up).
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 13, 2025, 04:58:11 PMGuys barfing all over the place, sweet Jesus
Excellent point.
I also need about 3 balls a round.
That's some redemption for Rory
Holy sh it what a shot. Make that putt
Oh my fcking god what a shot by Rory
🦣 shot there from Rory.
My god dude
What a brutal putt
Ludwig fked that up. Yikes.
Another excellent shot
Now sink a putt and win this thing
Tremendous shot on 16 from Rory. Drain that putt.
Justin Rose
Wow Rose
Giving himself a chance
Gauntlet dropped.
WOW.
That's one heck of a 66.
Onions putt by Rose.
Oh...boy.
Rory simply cannot putt.
Make the putt!!!
Rory!!!
Now putt!!
Whew.
Rory has 1 hole for immortality.
Can he get 1 more nails iron shot?
What a brutal ending for Aberg. That's a lotta cash down the drain
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 13, 2025, 05:37:18 PMWhat a brutal ending for Aberg. That's a lotta cash down the drain
Probably not good when you garner a Titanic reference
Gargantuan drive there from Rory.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 13, 2025, 05:37:18 PMWhat a brutal ending for Aberg. That's a lotta cash down the drain
Money doesn't matter at Augusta. It is about history.
OMG!!
Jesus Rory. Refuses to make it easy.
All comes down to the putter.
Nail it man
Is that about 6 feet?
That's straight in. I don't see any danger.
Fine. You make it.
Wow.
This Fu cking guy
He's literally incapable of putting.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 13, 2025, 05:53:07 PMThis Fu cking guy
He's literally incapable of putting.
The approach didn't help. Had 125.
Off line. WTF?
I think Bryson blew that past the hole on purpose to not give him the read.
Having to play 18 again is so cruel
What's the SD? 18 first but then what?
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on April 13, 2025, 05:55:29 PMI think Bryson blew that past the hole on purpose to not give him the read.
Interesting point.
Quote from: tower912 on April 13, 2025, 05:51:22 PMFine. You make it.
I drill that but under less pressure. :)
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 05:57:03 PMWhat's the SD? 18 first but then what?
Alternates between 18 and 10 until a winner I believe
The putter hasn't been great but Rory's biggest problem is inconsistent wedges
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 13, 2025, 05:59:32 PMThe putter hasn't been great but Rory's biggest problem is inconsistent wedges
True dat.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on April 13, 2025, 05:55:29 PMI think Bryson blew that past the hole on purpose to not give him the read.
🤔
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 13, 2025, 05:59:32 PMThe putter hasn't been great but Rory's biggest problem is inconsistent wedges
How's the mood in the cabin?
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 13, 2025, 06:02:08 PMHow's the mood in the cabin?
Herm's trying to get in to clean the toilets
No reason to be interviewing Bryson right now.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 06:06:10 PMNo reason to be interviewing Bryson right now.
Make the orange guy happy?
That was beautiful.
Gonna come down to the putter of course
I'm so stressed
Ricky wouldn't make Rory putt that.
Never a doubt!
That was awesome.
Rory has never been one of my top golfers to root and watch. But I really wanted him this weekend.
The floodgates could open.
Finally tied Tiger for majors won since 2015.
Rory oughta get himself a lawn chair, plant it at the end of Greg Norman's driveway and sit there in his green jacket for a month or two
A walk in the park.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 13, 2025, 06:21:41 PMRory oughta get himself a lawn chair, plant it at the end of Greg Norman's driveway and sit there in his green jacket for a month or two
What happened to Norman since that LIV stuff? I decided to stop watching golf for some time. Ty.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 06:23:58 PMWhat happened to Norman since that LIV stuff? I decided to stop watching golf for some time. Ty.
he won the masters the next year and said only LIV golfers would win it going forward.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 06:23:58 PMWhat happened to Norman since that LIV stuff? I decided to stop watching golf for some time. Ty.
He got dumped from it and is now back to being known as simply the biggest choker in the history of golf
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 13, 2025, 06:32:55 PMHe got dumped from it and is now back to being known as simply the biggest choker in the history of golf
That was a gag job of all gag jobs. 6 stroke lead through 54? Whoops.
Would be hilarious if Scheffler went on social media and posted a pic of his private jet and said "get me to God's country".
Watched it on delay. I'm freakin' exhausted!
There really is no better TV sports theater than the back 9 of a closely contested major. I loved watching every minute of that.
So glad Rory won, and him having to work so damn hard for it was the perfect outcome.
I really like Rose, too. His post-match interview reiterated how classy he is.
Getting to watch DeChambeau melt down ... that was a nice little bonus!
Quail Hollow and Portrush doesn't hurt Rory's chances of snagging one more Major this year.
I was not a fan of Bryson prior to his departure to LIV. After that, he was dead to me. However, he has worked really hard to rehab his image. The story of him putting with his neighbors last night is awesome. So, I no longer actively hate the guy and respect the fact he has two US Opens. Which hurts, because I have a really great word play nickname that I haven't seen elsewhere. But I respect him just enough to not use it.
Quote from: tower912 on April 13, 2025, 07:14:35 PMI was not a fan of Bryson prior to his departure to LIV. After that, he was dead to me. However, he has worked really hard to rehab his image. The story of him putting with his neighbors last night is awesome. So, I no longer actively hate the guy and respect him the fact he has two US Opens. Which hurts, because I have a really great word play nickname that I haven't seen elsewhere. But I respect him just enough to not use it.
What ever happened to relentless wrath?
Bryson does engage with fans.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 07:18:38 PMWhat ever happened to relentless wrath?
Never been my thing. Holding onto grudges isn't healthy and isn't what Jesus wants us to do.
Quote from: tower912 on April 13, 2025, 07:21:38 PMNever been my thing. Holding onto grudges isn't healthy and isn't what Jesus wants us to do.
I get it but don't have any issues with grudges. Assuming they are warranted. :)
Quote from: tower912 on April 13, 2025, 07:14:35 PMI was not a fan of Bryson prior to his departure to LIV. After that, he was dead to me. However, he has worked really hard to rehab his image. The story of him putting with his neighbors last night is awesome. So, I no longer actively hate the guy and respect the fact he has two US Opens. Which hurts, because I have a really great word play nickname that I haven't seen elsewhere. But I respect him just enough to not use it.
I don't really "hate" him. I just don't care if he ever wins on the tour he rejected, and I certainly will always root for favorite golfers like Rory or Rose over him every time.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 07:20:23 PMBryson does engage with fans.
I'm big on second chances, and as tower says he has worked hard to rehab his image. But I still see a certain phoniness there. If I'm wrong about that, I can live with it. It's not as if he'll ever know he's not one of my faves.
Quote from: MU82 on April 13, 2025, 07:29:41 PMI don't really "hate" him. I just don't care if he ever wins on the tour he rejected, and I certainly will always root for favorite golfers like Rory or Rose over him every time.
I'm big on second chances, and as tower says he has worked hard to rehab his image. But I still see a certain phoniness there. If I'm wrong about that, I can live with it. It's not as if he'll ever know he's not one of my faves.
That's fair. I still have no idea what's going on with LIV.
I can't remember anything like that final 9. Someone actively trying to give/choke away the tournament...while simultaneously making monster shots. Gotta give him immense credit. That drive and approach on the first playoff hole after the choke on 18 just prior was some serious mental fortitude.
But really happy for him, I've been a fan of him since his interview after his original Masters collapse and he's largely been a likeable dude ever since, even more so if you have strong feels about the PGA vs LIV. Will be fun to see if he finds a new gear now that the gorilla is off his back.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 13, 2025, 07:24:46 PMI get it but don't have any issues with grudges. Assuming they are warranted. :)
Bryson is a phony
He is genuine. He is just eccentric and full of contradictions. Trying to perfect golf. So doing unique things. Chasing speed. Single length irons. Unique putter and putting stroke. Helping design drivers. Taking the money and running and derailing his career. Socially awkward when younger, now media savvy. Again, not a fan, but done actively hating.
Quote from: JWags85 on April 13, 2025, 08:04:24 PMI can't remember anything like that final 9. Someone actively trying to give/choke away the tournament...while simultaneously making monster shots.
Absolutely. And the same thing happened on the back 9! Rory's pitch on 13 was undoubtedly one of the very worst shots he has hit in his entire pro career - it was as if some muni-course hack had stolen his wedge from him right before the swing. Two holes later, his title chances in jeopardy, he hit an eye-popping perfect approach on 15.
Meanwhile, there were numerous opportunities for others to be legit contenders, but nobody except Rose could make a putt.
Even Rory's two 18th holes ... He gakked his approach and missed a putt that was almost in gimme range in regulation, but then he came back with an approach that was a Masters all-timer to set up his winning bird.
Totally agree with the rest of your post about Rory. Wouldn't you love to sit down for a few pints with him, Lowry and Rose?
So, who've you got at Quail Hollow?
Rory does love Quail Hollow.
Bryson's sad he couldn't be near the center of attention.
https://x.com/cpowers14/status/1911558177583141291?s=46
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 13, 2025, 09:23:27 PMBryson's sad he couldn't be near the center of attention.
https://x.com/cpowers14/status/1911558177583141291?s=46
Rory mentioned several times throughout the tournament that he was working hard to stay in his own cocoon and do his own thing.
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 13, 2025, 09:23:27 PMBryson's sad he couldn't be near the center of attention.
https://x.com/cpowers14/status/1911558177583141291?s=46
Even prouder of Rory.
Quote from: tower912 on April 13, 2025, 08:36:31 PMSo, who've you got at Quail Hollow?
Quail Hollow is not a serious golf course and whoever wins will not be a major champion
I think the flood gates are going to open for Rory. It's hard to believe it was 11 years but he's only 35. There are a lot of great players, but I could see him getting to 10 majors.
I'd be happy if the floodgates opened, but we will see. He really struggled at the end. So it's not like he can totally erase his struggles from memory. However, maybe the weight off his shoulders of needing to win one will let him play more free in those moments.
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 13, 2025, 09:23:27 PMBryson's sad he couldn't be near the center of attention.
https://x.com/cpowers14/status/1911558177583141291?s=46
That was a response to a direct question (and subsequent follow up) from a reporter about Rory on the course. It wasn't Bryson bringing it up.
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 14, 2025, 07:56:20 AMI'd be happy if the floodgates opened, but we will see. He really struggled at the end. So it's not like he can totally erase his struggles from memory. However, maybe the weight off his shoulders of needing to win one will let him play more free in those moments.
I hear you, but my take is that he's too talented not to capitalize. I also think other than Sheffy, and maybe Bryson, Rory's A gane is significantly better than his competitors. The only other guy I would throw in there is Aberg. If Ludwig continues to improve at his young age his ceiling is way up there.
Something not mentioned in this thread and not mentioned in any of the coverage I've read: on 15 Bryson came up short and landed his 2nd shot in the water. Rory then realized the wind was a bit stronger than he originally thought. Rory changed from an 8 iron to a 7 iron. If not for that club switch, Justin Rose is your 2025 Masters champ.
So what you're saying is that DeChambeau was good for something, at least.
The final round of the Masters averaged 12.7 million viewers on CBS, a 33% jump from last year and the biggest rating for any golf telecast since 2018.
Compelling championship sports is the only real reality TV.
Quote from: MU82 on April 15, 2025, 10:39:09 AMThe final round of the Masters averaged 12.7 million viewers on CBS, a 33% jump from last year and the biggest rating for any golf telecast since 2018.
Compelling championship sports is the only real reality TV.
Wtf? Have you not watched summer house or below deck?
Quote from: jesmu84 on April 15, 2025, 12:14:03 PMWtf? Have you not watched summer house or below deck?
Summer House is my guilty pleasure
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