2022 Masters Thread

[MuggsyB]

Probably from watching a lot of Saturdays and Sundays at Augusta.

It was just a flip comment, but I will be surprised if he holds on. If he is still up at least 3 after tomorrow, I was probably wrong.

We'll know tomorrow if Scheffy will be caught.  Sunday looks like a perfect weather day although the greens will be super fast.  I just don't see a lot of low scores tomorrow so it's really about whether Scheffler goes +2 minimum imo.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I do enjoy when the scores aren't super low for majors.

Tough conditions, and a -5, over 72 holes feels about right for major tournaments.

[MU82]

Interesting piece in the NYT about the current golf landscape:

Older Players on the PGA Tour Are Looking Over Their Shoulders

A week ago, the top five players in the men's world golf rankings were under 30 years old for the first time since the rankings began in 1986.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/21/sports/golf/valspar-chamionship.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20220409&instance_id=58084&nl=the-morning&regi_id=108420427&segment_id=88004&te=1&user_id=d36dcf821462fdd16ec3636710a855fa

[cheebs09]

Watching him walk on the first green, I don't think Tiger finishes this round.

[Uncle Rico]

Watching him walk on the first green, I don't think Tiger finishes this round.

He's just setting up the competetion

[MuggsyB]

I don't see a single red score among those who have played mote than 5 holes.

[Uncle Rico]

Tiger's double at 5 was brilliant strategy

[MU82]

Tiger's double at 5 was brilliant strategy

C'mon, man ... it's chilly!

[MuggsyB]

I honestly hope Scheffler brings everyone back.  Lowry could make a run?

[Herman Cain]

I honestly hope Scheffler brings everyone back.  Lowry could make a run?

Lowrey is a fun player to watch.  He should be used to playing in lousy weather.

Tiger with some follies on the 5th. He will get a little run going later to make up for that faux pas.

[MU82]

I honestly hope Scheffler brings everyone back.  Lowry could make a run?

I love watching Sunday rounds of tightly-contested major championships, but I'm pretty bored by guys winning by a bazillion strokes. So I also hope somebody makes a run today and Scheffler cooperates by not being so darn good!

[Uncle Rico]

Tiger shooting 39 on the front was a bold strategy given his distinct advantage in the cold and win

[MU82]

Tiger shooting 39 on the front was a bold strategy given his distinct advantage in the cold and win

I can't believe you're giving up on Tiger just because he's a 46-year-old guy with numerous physical ailments who is trailing the leader by a mere 13 strokes.

[MuggsyB]

I love watching Sunday rounds of tightly-contested major championships, but I'm pretty bored by guys winning by a bazillion strokes. So I also hope somebody makes a run today and Scheffler cooperates by not being so darn good!

Still a lot of golf but not exactly great for the field that he's-2 through 3.

[MuggsyB]

Tiger could be within 15 if he birdies 12

[PGsHeroes32]

Scheffler isnt losing

[MuggsyB]

Scheffler isnt losing

It's really easy to 3 putt so it's definitely not over.  The question is can someone post a round in the 60's among the 2nd tier?

[Uncle Rico]

If Tiger shoots 59 tomorrow, he can still win

[MuggsyB]

If Tiger shoots 59 tomorrow, he can still win

He might need a 56. 

[MU82]

If Tiger shoots 59 tomorrow, he can still win

But what about the back 9?

[MuggsyB]

Huge swing there.  It's gonna be super tough to catch Scheffler now.

[Herman Cain]

The body gave out on Tiger today. Don't think that is fixable going forward. 

I am excited about all the other players competing.  Looking forward to an exciting final round.

[MuggsyB]

Hmmmm.  Maybe Cam Smoth has a chance tomorrow? 

[Herman Cain]

Hmmmm.  Maybe Cam Smoth has a chance tomorrow?

Cam is in the perfect position. In the final group and coming from behind. Winning the Players had to give him a lot of confidence going into tomorrow.

That said, Scheffler still scored under par today, so he is going to be one tough customer.

[forgetful]

If Tiger shoots 59 tomorrow, he can still win

He's got everyone right where he wants them.