The Masters 2020

Wombatman

Wombatman wrote: »

No sandwiches for Dustin?

https://twitter.com/TheMasters/status/1326246171170500615

kippy

ThewhiteJesus wrote: »

I found brysons comments fascinating about driving to where patrons would usually stand, it made me think, in his case the crowd is dictating how he plays courses, that’s not right

Do trees (or any obstacle for that matter) dictate how you or indeed anyone else plays a course?
Patrons/people are just another obstacle and one should generally be trying to avoid them for numerous reasons.

LuckyGent88

Rhea Fierce Tether wrote: »

No sandwiches for Dustin?

https://twitter.com/TheMasters/status/1326246171170500615

Well he probably did have sandwiches as he wasn’t allowed into that dinner. The Champions dinner!!!!

And apparently you don’t have to eat what is on the menu anyway. You can just get what’s on the restaurants normal menu instead.

Roger_007

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Well he probably did have sandwiches as he wasn’t allowed into that dinner. The Champions dinner!!!!

And apparently you don’t have to eat what is on the menu anyway. You can just get what’s on the restaurants normal menu instead.

If Lowry wins this time it will be interesting to see what will be on the menu for the dinner next time?

Degag

slave1 wrote: »

Good to know but unfortunately I'm not an Eir customer

Fortunately perhaps!

ThewhiteJesus

kippy wrote: »

Do trees (or any obstacle for that matter) dictate how you or indeed anyone else plays a course?
Patrons/people are just another obstacle and one should generally be trying to avoid them for numerous reasons.

Trees are natural and immovable,
Patrons are not

HighLine

So Rory has had a 4 hour lesson with Butch due to Rory not being able to see his regular coach Bannon as a result of Covid.

And Butch says Rory will win.

callaway92

Play suspended this eve due to inclement weather. Uh oh

kippy

ThewhiteJesus wrote: »

Trees are natural and immovable,
Patrons are not

Someone had to put them there........
Patrons are part of the gig as a pro golfer in normal times, as are grandstands, paths etc etc.

HighLine

HighLine wrote: »

So Rory has had a 4 hour lesson with Butch due to Rory not being able to see his regular coach Bannon as a result of Covid.

And Butch says Rory will win.

A lesson a day or 2 before the masters is a bit strange.

Roger_007

kippy wrote: »

Someone had to put them there........
Patrons are part of the gig as a pro golfer in normal times, as are grandstands, paths etc etc.

I hate the term ‘patrons’. It sounds so stuffy and elitist.
Why can’t they call them fans like they do everywhere else and in every other sport.

LuckyGent88

[Deleted User] wrote: »

A lesson a day or 2 before the masters is a bit strange.

Ah I’d say it’s just more observing really. Going by what Phil said yesterday it didn’t sound like he needed any lesson anyway

Mantis Toboggan

Who are the featured groups tomorrow on sky?

LuckyGent88

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Ah I’d say it’s just more observing really. Going by what Phil said yesterday it didn’t sound like he needed any lesson anyway

Could be the start of something. I wonder could Butch take over from Bannon. Could be interesting.

Trouser Snake

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

All the cameras and press is all over Bryson. Their isn’t even that much talk about the defending champ and that is Tiger woods. Rory even tried to steer more of the press towards him.

All golf twitter, podcasts, writers and broadcasters are mainly talking about Bryson. Their is so much pressure on him now. And let’s face it it’s his short game that also won him the US open.

Interesting also to hear from Adam Scott who is also questioning the anchoring again and feels that’s where Bryson has an advantage too. I’d agree that the way Bryson putts is also anchoring.

Liked the way he steered all the limelight away from himself and onto Deschambeau. One of his better interviews, seemed really at ease.
Still don't fancy him if things go a bit awry but not to say I wouldn't love it, an Irish grand slammer!!

HighLine

HighLine wrote: »

So Rory has had a 4 hour lesson with Butch due to Rory not being able to see his regular coach Bannon as a result of Covid.

And Butch says Rory will win.

Link?

Butch is in Las Vegas and will be commentating on Sky from there. I have seen he thinks he will do well alright but no talk of working with him.

HighLine

Exactly wrote: »

Link?

Butch is in Las Vegas and will be commentating on Sky from there. I have seen he thinks he will do well alright but no talk of working with him.

He stated it in the coverage tonight. Rory flew out to Vegas.

Mushy

Think I hurt my back watching Bryson on the range there

Trouser Snake

What time is coverage starting tomorrow? Are TSN showing it anyone know?

PARlance

HighLine wrote: »

So Rory has had a 4 hour lesson with Butch due to Rory not being able to see his regular coach Bannon as a result of Covid.

And Butch says Rory will win.

The Butch Touch (sounded less creepy the first time round)

I would be very tempted to back McIlroy after that!

spacecoyote

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Who are the featured groups tomorrow on sky?

Think Brysons group on from 12.30, and Tiger's at 12.55, not sure beyond that

Susiequattro

The lesson Rory had with Butch was 4 weeks ago before the ZOZO championship

CMcsporty

PARlance wrote: »

The Butch Touch (sounded less creepy the first time round)

I would be very tempted to back McIlroy after that!

Butch cant cure his head. Or his putting. Or his wedge control. Or his irons. All in 4 hours:)

Degag

Roger_007 wrote: »

I hate the term ‘patrons’. It sounds so stuffy and elitist.
Why can’t they call them fans like they do everywhere else and in every other sport.

It's just one of the many quirks of The Masters. Personally i think all these things just contribute to the uniqueness of the event compared to others.

LuckyGent88

It would be hilarious that the thing to upset Bryson would be a few slow play penalties.

They need the players to play to a good pace with the lack of daylight they have but they haven’t penalised someone since they did it to the 14 year old Chinese young lad.

A few penalties thrown around would be hilarious and interesting though.

charlieIRL

spacecoyote wrote: »

Think Brysons group on from 12.30, and Tiger's at 12.55, not sure beyond that

Its great for us that Tigers group is the featured group - you'll get to see every ones of Shane Lowry's shots as well, they normally show all three players

fearruanua

Looking very likely that there will be a weather delay.

The Tetrarch

It would have been easy for the club to cancel due to Covid.
Two Masters in six months is going to be great.

Ivefoundgod

Just in case anyone doesn't know. Theres a new feature in the app and website called My Group that allows you to select golfers you want to follow and it will show every shot they take as they happen (probably not quite live but close enough I'd say). Will be live from the first tee time this morning, I've added about 10 players to mine to see how it works but think its best method to watch for now.

Whiplash85

fearruanua wrote: »

Looking very likely that there will be a weather delay.

A delay to the start or in general?

HighLine

ThewhiteJesus wrote: »

cant see tiger doing anything and rory will miss the cut, Koepka at 7 to 1 is decent though if he's fully fit again

That's like reading any of Donald Trump's recent tweets.

Collie D

Leaderboard on the Masters site showing Round 2 for anyone else?

EDIT: Nevermind, they've fixed it

ThewhiteJesus

HighLine wrote: »

That's like reading any of Donald Trump's recent tweets.

i said the same thing in the british open on his home course, where in fact i think you said something similar, we know how that ended up.
I know you're a fan boy of his so defend away, but there's no need to insult me,
that's trumpism at it's finest.

PARlance

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Just in case anyone doesn't know. Theres a new feature in the app and website called My Group that allows you to select golfers you want to follow and it will show every shot they take as they happen (probably not quite live but close enough I'd say). Will be live from the first tee time this morning, I've added about 10 players to mine to see how it works but think its best method to watch for now.

Certainly scratching the itch... I've included all the field in "my group"

HighLine

ThewhiteJesus wrote: »

i said the same thing in the british open on his home course, where in fact i think you said something similar, we know how that ended up.
I know you're a fan boy of his so defend away, but there's no need to insult me,
that's trumpism at it's finest.

:D:D we shall see after tomorrow.

Ivefoundgod

PARlance wrote: »

Certainly scratching the itch... I've included all the field in "my group"

Its better than I thought actually, I only had Leishman in my group of the early starters but its just showing me random shots now under a "great shots" header and more from a "course leaders". Pretty handy, initial thoughts are the greens seem soft.

fearruanua

Whiplash85 wrote: »

A delay to the start or in general?

It looks the worst of the weather has just skirted north of augusta. Like literally a few miles.

HighLine

Play suspended already.

Deeper Blue

Just settled in to watch the coverage and within 5 minutes play is suspended. Sigh

fearruanua

fearruanua wrote: »

It looks the worst of the weather has just skirted north of augusta. Like literally a few miles.

or maybe not

finglashoop

What is the problem?

Because its raining?

Or is there a chance of lightning?

fearruanua

finglashoop wrote: »

What is the problem?

Because its raining?

Or is there a chance of lightning?

Thunderstorms. Should pass off though in a few hours

eagle eye

Looks like it'll be 5pm here before we get any action.

Dr. Bre

What’s the forecast for the weekend like ?

BraveDonut

I'm already sick of hearing about Bryson....

Mantis Toboggan

Jaysus the course is waterlogged

fearruanua

Dr. Bre wrote: »

What’s the forecast for the weekend like ?

Good after today

rovers_runner

Like a good Irish summer after today...

https://www.yr.no/place/United_States/Georgia/Augusta_National_Golf_Club/

Deeper Blue

They just mentioned Bryson potentially winning the grand slam and referred to it as the "DeSlamBeau"

Gonna be a long day

ThewhiteJesus

El Sueño wrote: »

They just mentioned Bryson potentially winning the grand slam and referred to it as the "DeSlamBeau"

Gonna be a long day

haha that's actually funny !
The course this wet is playing right into his hands aswell providing the rough doesn't get too sticky