The OFFICIAL 2009 Golf Majors Thread - The Masters

Dr. Sak · 04-09-2009, 07:07 AM

I know there are a few golf geeks like myself on the board. I can't wait till 4pm to get home and watch The Masters. It's my favorite tournament of the year and the only one that I'll watch all of the TV coverage from start to finish.

Hard to go against Tiger but I think a few players to watch for are Paul Casey and Geoff Ogilvy. I'll be pulling once again for Phil to get his 3rd green jacket!

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-09-2009, 07:41 AM

Pretty good shot from Vijay during the Par 3 challenge, even if he is a pompous ass..........

Deadspin - Skip Off The Pond, On To The Green, Nothing But Cup.... - Vijay Singh skips ball off the pond for hole in one

Dr. Sak · 04-09-2009, 07:49 AM

That was at #16. It a tradition each year that after the players hit a shot on that hole (in the practice round) that they walk up and skip a few across.

Last year when I was there, Mike Weir did it right handed.

Thomkal · 04-09-2009, 08:31 AM

Love the Masters, know the holes so well after all these years and the surrounding forest, flowers, ponds, etc make it my all-time favorite course. Really pulling for Coastal Carolina product Dustin Johnson who has just teed off in his first Masters.

EDIT: He parred his first hole, so not too nervous I guess.

Dr. Sak · 04-09-2009, 08:33 AM

For those who didn't see it last year...here are my pictures from my trip last year...

My Trip To Augusta National - Front Office Football Central

Thomkal · 04-09-2009, 09:02 AM

And Johnson picks up his first birdie at the Masters on the second hole!

tarcone · 04-09-2009, 09:08 AM

Channel 702 and 704 on Directv has Masters coverage. Not sure if you have to buy it or not.
3 pm CST

Thomkal · 04-09-2009, 09:15 AM

And birdied the third hole, wow great start for Johnson, a stroke off the lead now.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-09-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

And birdied the third hole, wow great start for Johnson, a stroke off the lead now.

Johnson looking good in preseason.

Thomkal · 04-09-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Johnson looking good in preseason.

heh yes indeed.

Thomkal · 04-09-2009, 09:50 AM

You can now watch live coverage from Amen Corner and later from 15-16 at:

Masters - CBSSports.com

Dr. Sak · 04-09-2009, 09:53 AM

Looks amazing as always!

Butter · 04-09-2009, 10:18 AM

I really enjoy watching the majors, especially The Masters. Have a Masters polo shirt someone picked up for me from the gift shop about 3 years back.

Wonder if Greg Norman will do anything this year, that would be a great story.

Dr. Sak · 04-09-2009, 10:37 AM

Okay so I found someone willing to part with Sunday tickets for a few hundred $$$...now I just have to convince one of my friends to go with me .

Thomkal · 04-09-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

I really enjoy watching the majors, especially The Masters. Have a Masters polo shirt someone picked up for me from the gift shop about 3 years back.

Wonder if Greg Norman will do anything this year, that would be a great story.

He's currently -1 through his first six or seven holes, so off to a good start

Thomkal · 04-09-2009, 11:26 AM

Well Johnson got to -2 a couple times only to fall back including a double on 11. He seemingly is drawn to water as he hit in the water on 11, and hit several times in the tourney at Houston last week where he missed the cut. At +2 right now.

NoSkillz · 04-09-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Okay so I found someone willing to part with Sunday tickets for a few hundred $$$...now I just have to convince one of my friends to go with me .

Going again are you!? Wow...you've got contacts! Loved those pics from last year!

I'm definitely writing to get into the practice round lottery for next year.

Dr. Sak · 04-09-2009, 12:54 PM

I am still jealous you got to play Oakmont!

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-09-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I am still jealous you got to play Oakmont!

Over/under on number of foot wedges used?

Thomkal · 04-09-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

Well Johnson got to -2 a couple times only to fall back including a double on 11. He seemingly is drawn to water as he hit in the water on 11, and hit several times in the tourney at Houston last week where he missed the cut. At +2 right now.

Dustin rebounded nicely from the double when he birdied 15, 16, and 17. Sadly he bogeyed 18 to fall back to Even for the day, but given it was his first round at Augusta, a pretty good result. Hopefully he'll do enough tomorrow to keep him around for the weekend.

Dr. Sak · 04-09-2009, 01:30 PM

Phil is putting like shit today.

cartman · 04-09-2009, 02:10 PM

The Masters iPhone app they released for the tourney is pretty damn sweet. In addition to the normal leaderboard and such, they have live video from Amen Corner, plus 15 and 16. If you decide to leave the full screen video to check the leaderboard, it keeps the audio going and puts a micro screen of the action in the upper corner.

NoSkillz · 04-09-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Over/under on number of foot wedges used?

You do know there are no trees left at Oakmont right? :P No where to hide!

I shot an 86 and finished double, triple, triple, par (finished on the second hole in a shotgun start). Disappointing to say the least.

Dr. Sak · 04-09-2009, 08:21 PM

The person that said they would go with me on Sunday backed out! I'm not driving to Georgia by myself. Looks like I'll have to wait till next year

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-10-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NoSkillz

You do know there are no trees left at Oakmont right? :P No where to hide!

Wait, you need to hit it next to a tree before a foot wedge is required? Hmmmm, didn't know about that rule. That's going to hurt my golf game.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-10-2009, 07:50 AM

dola

Haven't see the John Daly RV store at Augusta mentioned yet.........

The Associated Press: Daly hopes to resume his show, minus the circus

KWhit · 04-10-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

The person that said they would go with me on Sunday backed out! I'm not driving to Georgia by myself. Looks like I'll have to wait till next year

You have a ticket? And you're not gonna use it?

Dr. Sak · 04-10-2009, 11:29 AM

No I found it on stubhub.

Thomkal · 04-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Dustin Johnson eagled both the 8th and 15th today and then bombed it 365 yards on the 18th to birdie that hole to finish -2 for the day the same as that Tiger Woods person.

That'd be cool if they were paired tomorrow

Logan · 04-12-2009, 02:01 PM

Unbelievable shot by Mickelson on 7.

Radii · 04-12-2009, 02:01 PM

That shot near the trees by Phil on the 7th hole was gorgeous, wow.

Even without Tiger making a run this is setting up to be a hell of a final day.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 02:04 PM

Beat you!

Radii · 04-12-2009, 02:08 PM

Karlifornia · 04-12-2009, 02:15 PM

BTW, just a little bit of trivia:

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Originally Posted by themasters.net

The Masters Golf Tournament was named after the group of Southern Gentlemen who formed Augusta National Golf Club

I'm rooting for the Japanese man in the distressed Cowboy hat, because I'm amazed he could still shoot 18 holes after finishing all those early morning farm chores.

EDIT: Way to screw up the joke, Karl.

Karlifornia · 04-12-2009, 02:21 PM

Mickelson is ON FIRE

Logan · 04-12-2009, 03:21 PM

Until he found the drink on 12.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 03:57 PM

I'm just gonna keep bumping this to make sure people are watching.

Tiger and Phil both have eagle putts coming up (Phil's is short) on 15.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 03:59 PM

Tiger pushes his a bit right. He'll tap in for bird and be two back.

Phil pushes his 4 footer far left! One behind the leader.

larrymcg421 · 04-12-2009, 04:00 PM

Tiger barely missed his long shot and Phil chmissed his 4 ft shot by like 8 ft.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 04:01 PM

Ha yeah that was terrible.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 04:04 PM

On the par-3 16th, Tiger hits a beauty to about 5 feet from the pin.

Lefty has a more difficult birdie attempt.

larrymcg421 · 04-12-2009, 04:05 PM

Great shot by Tiger on 16.

It'll be very interesting if both Tiger and Phil end up one stroke behind. Imagine the pressure on Perry as he's got to finish knowing he can't make a single mistake or he'll be in a playoff with two of the best golfers in the world.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 04:07 PM

Phil leaves his birdie putt way short.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 04:08 PM

Kenny Perry angrily drops his club after his birdie put on 11 doesn't fall.

larrymcg421 · 04-12-2009, 04:09 PM

I'm not a Mickelson fan, but I sympathize with those who are. The rollercoaster ride he puts them through has to be brutal.

He's given up at least 4 shots on the back 9.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 04:09 PM

Tiger birdies, one back!

Radii · 04-12-2009, 04:09 PM

I can't believe Phil missed his eagle putt on 15.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 04:16 PM

Perry with a huge bird on 12!

Phil has an excellent birdie opp on 17, Tiger is off the green after 2.

Logan · 04-12-2009, 04:21 PM

Tiger chips past the hole, fairly long par putt coming.

Perry off to a great start on the par-5 12th.

larrymcg421 · 04-12-2009, 04:22 PM

And that's probably it for Tiger.

04-09-2009, 07:49 AM	#3
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	That was at #16. It a tradition each year that after the players hit a shot on that hole (in the practice round) that they walk up and skip a few across. Last year when I was there, Mike Weir did it right handed. Last edited by Dr. Sak : 04-09-2009 at 07:49 AM.

04-09-2009, 08:31 AM	#4
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Love the Masters, know the holes so well after all these years and the surrounding forest, flowers, ponds, etc make it my all-time favorite course. Really pulling for Coastal Carolina product Dustin Johnson who has just teed off in his first Masters. EDIT: He parred his first hole, so not too nervous I guess. Last edited by Thomkal : 04-09-2009 at 08:40 AM.

04-09-2009, 10:18 AM	#13
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I really enjoy watching the majors, especially The Masters. Have a Masters polo shirt someone picked up for me from the gift shop about 3 years back. Wonder if Greg Norman will do anything this year, that would be a great story. __________________ My listening habits

04-09-2009, 02:10 PM	#22
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	The Masters iPhone app they released for the tourney is pretty damn sweet. In addition to the normal leaderboard and such, they have live video from Amen Corner, plus 15 and 16. If you decide to leave the full screen video to check the leaderboard, it keeps the audio going and puts a micro screen of the action in the upper corner. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

04-12-2009, 02:21 PM	#35
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Mickelson is ON FIRE __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

04-09-2009, 07:41 AM	#2
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Pretty good shot from Vijay during the Par 3 challenge, even if he is a pompous ass.......... Deadspin - Skip Off The Pond, On To The Green, Nothing But Cup.... - Vijay Singh skips ball off the pond for hole in one

04-09-2009, 08:33 AM	#5
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	For those who didn't see it last year...here are my pictures from my trip last year... My Trip To Augusta National - Front Office Football Central

04-09-2009, 09:02 AM	#6
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	And Johnson picks up his first birdie at the Masters on the second hole!

04-09-2009, 09:08 AM	#7
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Channel 702 and 704 on Directv has Masters coverage. Not sure if you have to buy it or not. 3 pm CST

04-09-2009, 09:15 AM	#8
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	And birdied the third hole, wow great start for Johnson, a stroke off the lead now.

04-09-2009, 09:50 AM	#11
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	You can now watch live coverage from Amen Corner and later from 15-16 at: Masters - CBSSports.com

04-09-2009, 09:53 AM	#12
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Looks amazing as always!

04-09-2009, 10:37 AM	#14
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Okay so I found someone willing to part with Sunday tickets for a few hundred $$$...now I just have to convince one of my friends to go with me .

04-09-2009, 11:26 AM	#16
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Well Johnson got to -2 a couple times only to fall back including a double on 11. He seemingly is drawn to water as he hit in the water on 11, and hit several times in the tourney at Houston last week where he missed the cut. At +2 right now.

04-09-2009, 12:54 PM	#18
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I am still jealous you got to play Oakmont!

04-09-2009, 01:30 PM	#21
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Phil is putting like shit today.

04-09-2009, 08:21 PM	#24
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	The person that said they would go with me on Sunday backed out! I'm not driving to Georgia by myself. Looks like I'll have to wait till next year

04-10-2009, 07:50 AM	#26
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	dola Haven't see the John Daly RV store at Augusta mentioned yet......... The Associated Press: Daly hopes to resume his show, minus the circus

04-10-2009, 11:29 AM	#28
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	No I found it on stubhub.

04-10-2009, 04:51 PM	#29
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Dustin Johnson eagled both the 8th and 15th today and then bombed it 365 yards on the 18th to birdie that hole to finish -2 for the day the same as that Tiger Woods person. That'd be cool if they were paired tomorrow

04-12-2009, 02:01 PM	#30
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Unbelievable shot by Mickelson on 7.

04-12-2009, 02:01 PM	#31
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	That shot near the trees by Phil on the 7th hole was gorgeous, wow. Even without Tiger making a run this is setting up to be a hell of a final day.

04-12-2009, 02:04 PM	#32
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Beat you!

04-12-2009, 02:08 PM	#33
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001

04-12-2009, 03:21 PM	#36
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Until he found the drink on 12.

04-12-2009, 03:57 PM	#37
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I'm just gonna keep bumping this to make sure people are watching. Tiger and Phil both have eagle putts coming up (Phil's is short) on 15.

04-12-2009, 03:59 PM	#38
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Tiger pushes his a bit right. He'll tap in for bird and be two back. Phil pushes his 4 footer far left! One behind the leader. Last edited by Logan : 04-12-2009 at 04:00 PM.

04-12-2009, 04:00 PM	#39
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Tiger barely missed his long shot and Phil chmissed his 4 ft shot by like 8 ft. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

04-12-2009, 04:01 PM	#40
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Ha yeah that was terrible.

04-12-2009, 04:04 PM	#41
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	On the par-3 16th, Tiger hits a beauty to about 5 feet from the pin. Lefty has a more difficult birdie attempt.

04-12-2009, 04:05 PM	#42
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Great shot by Tiger on 16. It'll be very interesting if both Tiger and Phil end up one stroke behind. Imagine the pressure on Perry as he's got to finish knowing he can't make a single mistake or he'll be in a playoff with two of the best golfers in the world. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

04-12-2009, 04:07 PM	#43
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Phil leaves his birdie putt way short.

04-12-2009, 04:08 PM	#44
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Kenny Perry angrily drops his club after his birdie put on 11 doesn't fall.

04-12-2009, 04:09 PM	#45
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	I'm not a Mickelson fan, but I sympathize with those who are. The rollercoaster ride he puts them through has to be brutal. He's given up at least 4 shots on the back 9. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner Last edited by larrymcg421 : 04-12-2009 at 04:09 PM.

04-12-2009, 04:16 PM	#48
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Perry with a huge bird on 12! Phil has an excellent birdie opp on 17, Tiger is off the green after 2.