2023 Masters Thread

[MuggsyB]

Wow.  Koepka crazy lucky on 15. 

[tower912]

Two years ago, even last year, I would have been team Brooks.  LIV has changed my perspective.   Koepka basically admitted he took the money because he did not know if his body would recover.   And that if he felt as good a year ago as he feels now he might not have gone.
  So today, as I watch the Masters live for the first time all week, I find myself conflicted.   Root for the guy I used to root for who went to LIV, or root for the guy I almost never root for specifically because he remained on the PGA tour.

[tower912]

Wow.  Koepka crazy lucky on 15.

The ball would not have sucked back if the green was dry.  Nor would it have stayed on the bank.

[rocket surgeon]

Pulled out, aina?

only time will tell if he pulled out in time or if he hurt his self.  he may need some time to recover until he can insert himself back into competition

[MU82]

Two years ago, even last year, I would have been team Brooks.  LIV has changed my perspective.   Koepka basically admitted he took the money because he did not know if his body would recover.   And that if he felt as good a year ago as he feels now he might not have gone.
  So today, as I watch the Masters live for the first time all week, I find myself conflicted.   Root for the guy I used to root for who went to LIV, or root for the guy I almost never root for specifically because he remained on the PGA tour.

Yeah, I don't "hate" Koepka, but him joining the douchenozzle Norman/phony Phil/blood money tour makes me not want to pull for him. I've always liked Rahm, though, so it's easy to root for him today.

Both are trying to find their way a little as the 3rd round winds down ... and there's a whole 'nother round to go. Will be interesting to see if they give any golfers behind them an opening.

[MuggsyB]

Absolutely brutal swing and then bogey for Rahm on 16.  Sadly, it's looking like Koepka's tourney to lose. 

[MU82]

Hovland's back in it for sure, and a few others also have a chance now if they can get a hot stretch going. Koepka and Tahm have opened the door.

[MuggsyB]

Hovland's back in it for sure, and a few others also have a chance now if they can get a hot stretch going. Koepka and Tahm have opened the door.

Heck of a back 9 for Hovland.  Especially when you consider Rahm and Koepka have a combined zero birdies. 

[Herman Cain]

Koepka playing steady. However, I don't think he can put a low final round. His irons are not crisp enough. The pin placements are generally easier on Sunday at The Masters . This could be the year a Hovland or Cantlay puts up a low score and wins it.

[MuggsyB]

You may be right Herman.  Someone could go low.

[MU82]

After a good start with the putter, Rahm looks lost now. Will cost him dearly if he doesn't get his mojo back.

Edit:

There's a putt! And there's a tee shot. And Rahm has tied the struggling Koepka after 4. But the rest of the field is only a couple/few behind. Could be a thrilling finish!

[tower912]

If Sheffler could putt this week he would be running away with it.  Alas.

[Herman Cain]

Wheels getting creaky on Koepka wagon.

Has not made a birdie in 14 holes

[MuggsyB]

Wheels getting creaky on Koepka wagon.

Has not made a birdie in 14 holes

Who ya got now Herman?

[WhiteTrash]

So where is the outrage from the pro NIL crowd about "slave treatment" of Sam Bennett? Rich white southerners are making money off him. Un-American.

[MuggsyB]

This could get really interesting if someone  posts -8. 

[MU82]

Hovland and Woodland choked like dogs, especially Hovland, and now the margin is 4 between them and the leaders.

Of course, Hovland did have a run of 5 straight birds in R3, so who knows.

[MuggsyB]

Hovland and Woodland choked like dogs, especially Hovland, and now the margin is 4 between them and the leaders.

Of course, Hovland did have a run of 5 straight birds in R3, so who knows.

Rahm and Kopeka are not playing good golf right now.  I know they have a cushion but maybe someone posts-8 and that's enough?

[Herman Cain]

Who ya got now Herman?

Rahm is not going to be going backward so I think he is the guy to beat .

[tower912]

Koepka not used to playing against good players for 72 holes.

[WhiteTrash]

Koepka not used to playing against good players for 72 holes.

[tower912]

More people on the grounds than watched his last win on the CW.

[MU82]

So where is the outrage from the pro NIL crowd about "slave treatment" of Sam Bennett? Rich white southerners are making money off him. Un-American.

Bennett has the right to benefit from being able to market his name, image and likeness -- just as all college athletes now can. Very American.

[MuggsyB]

Koepka is gagging!!!

[tower912]

This could become a laugher.


Would that be a Rahm-com?