2022 Masters Thread

[MuggsyB]

Apparently Tiger's iron set that he used to win 4 majors was sold at auction for 5 million.  Uhhh.....wow just wow.   They were bought for 58K in 2010.  WTF?

[The Sultan]

Apparently Tiger's iron set that he used to win 4 majors was sold at auction for 5 million.  Uhhh.....wow just wow.   They were bought for 58K in 2010.  WTF?

Are you really surprised?

[MuggsyB]

Are you really surprised?

Yes.  5m is insane Fluffy.

[The Sultan]

Yes.  5m is insane Fluffy.

Then you haven't been paying attention to the collectibles market.

[Jockey]

Then you haven't been paying attention to the collectibles market.

Mainly since the pandemic. I buy and sell baseball cards - mostly Topps from 50s and 60s.

To say prices have skyrocketed is an understatement

[MuggsyB]

I haven't followed the sports memorabilia market.  Is there a list of things going for 5m somewhere?

[rocket surgeon]

i forgot about this regarding the masters-

    rule-

     walk/no running

     no cellphone pics

     no backpacks

     no autographs

     use proper terminology-patrons NOT fans
                                        first nine & second nine NOT front or back
                                        bring our badge NOT your ticket

    do not sit on the grass-use chairs w/o arm rests(not enough room)
           you can leave your chair for the day in a spot and NO ONE will touch it

   NO heckling or shouting
         surprised abouit shouting as i've heard a few and that's a "NO-NO"

also the prices for food and beverages are crazy low considering the event-

                                      coffee and water are $1, pimento & cheese samich-$1.50 

                                       no idea beer, wine and liquor

   

[The Sultan]

Sounds boring.

[Goose]

Muggsy

$5m is an insane amount for this auction. It is over 9 times higher than the previous highest priced golf auction. In addition, I believe it 4-5 times higher than expected sales price.

[PGsHeroes32]

Herman,

Can we still get the jacket fitting for Tiger going???

[MuggsyB]

Muggsy

$5m is an insane amount for this auction. It is over 9 times higher than the previous highest priced golf auction. In addition, I believe it 4-5 times higher than expected sales price.

Ty Goose.  It sounded beyond insane to me. 

[MuggsyB]

Their appears to be a low score out there today.  I think it's probably an 85% chance it's between the top 3 but you never know if someone like Thomas or Lowry shoot a 65.

[Herman Cain]

Herman,

Can we still get the jacket fitting for Tiger going???

The Tailor will be there next year 😎

[🏀]

If I had the money, it would be an incredible piece to own.

I think only the Scotty would be more sought after than the Tiger Slam irons.

[MuggsyB]

If I had the money, it would be an incredible piece to own.

I think only the Scotty would be more sought after than the Tiger Slam irons.

I'd snag a small Van Gogh.   

[MU82]

Things we've learned re Tiger:

1. He clearly isn't ready to play 72 competitive holes against a great field on a challenging course. He needs his body to heal more, and he needs to be in better golf shape.

2. No matter how great, golfers don't just show up after having not played competitively for 500+ days, and then contend for a major championship. It was just plain silly to think Tiger could be high on the Masters leaderboard against a great field of golfers who are at the top of their games.

3. There are a LOT of great young golfers out there who hit it as far (or farther) than Tiger does, who have as good (or better) short games, and who putt as well (or better) than he does.

4. And while those younger, outstanding players respect Tiger Woods a ton, they do not fear him at all. I'm guessing that they relish the idea of beating him, and they're 100% sure they can do it ... even though none of them would ever say it like that.

5. Tiger is still capable of making incredible shots, and even putting together a good round. It's certainly not out of the realm of possibility that he could win again. Phil won the PGA last year at 50 - and a motivated, healthy Tiger is better than Phil.

6. But it's pretty crazy to think Tiger can beat a great field 4 more times and pass Jack's record of 18 majors.

7. "I hit it well. I just didn't putt well." Welcome to the club, Tiger. Golfers, from all-time greats to duffers, have made similar laments since golf was invented. And here's the deal: Putting doesn't get easier as you get older.

8. As of right now - which is right as Tiger putted out on 18 Sunday - I have only kind of watched this year's Masters. I never watched it on my computer or phone (so I didn't see it before it came on ESPN on Thu or Fri), and when I did have it on the TV, it was only on in the background. Despite that, I must have heard the announcers say some version of "No matter how he plays, this is a victory for Tiger. It's a miracle that he's even able to walk!" 20 times.

9. Watching Tiger on Sat and Sun felt kind of like watching McCartney or Jagger or any other legendary but past-his-prime performer. His walk up 18 today had the feel of Jack taking his last walk at the Old Course. Until Tiger seriously contends for something again, he's little more than an oldies act.

10. Tiger has said 1,000 times that winning is all that matters, particularly majors, so why should anybody else have a lower standard of excellence for him? I'm glad that he survived his accident and glad that he can walk a course for 72 holes ... but ultimately ... so what? Ya gotta win to be TIGER!

11. Don't take gambling tips from Freddie or J.T. They are two of Tiger's best friends. What were they - or any other golfer - supposed to say when asked if they thought he could contend?

OK, now to watch Scheffler and Smith go at it. I do love the final round of a closely contested major!

[Jockey]

To be able to walk 25-30 miles over 4 days was an unbelievable accomplishment for Tiger. To be able to compete at the highest level was even better.

[MuggsyB]

Great start for Cam Smith.  Scheffler better wake up the next few holes.

[MuggsyB]

Oh.....boy.  Scheffy needs to calm down.  And in a hurry.

[Jockey]

Oh.....boy.  Scheffy needs to calm down.  And in a hurry.

When I said Scheffler was gonna lose, I thought he would get caught late on Sunday and not have time to recover. Now that he's been caught early, he has plenty of time to recover and I think he has a solid chance to win.

A close match makes it a lot easier to concentrate.

[BM1090]

Was able to hedge my Smith future with SS dropping shots early. Looking good unless Im or Lowry makes a big charge.

[MuggsyB]

When I said Scheffler was gonna lose, I thought he would get caught late on Sunday and not have time to recover. Now that he's been caught early, he has plenty of time to recover and I think he has a solid chance to win.

A close match makes it a lot easier to concentrate.

He just got a ginormous break but did not take advantage.  Big probs for the young man Jockey.

[Herman Cain]

Oh.....boy.  Scheffy needs to calm down.  And in a hurry.

I enjoyed watching Cam at The Players , he is a cool cat

[MuggsyB]

OMG!!

[MuggsyB]

In-freaking-credible.  You talk about a swing?  Wow.