Masters 2023

Yea. But it was enough. Everyone else who might have challenged pulled a McIllroy.

He should still gor for it in 2

Not a great Masters in all honesty, fair dues to Rahm though.

Delighted for Rahm.

Kevin na having to having to hang around for that. Norman must be disgusted brooks blows it. I’d be worried if I was chase

Sergio too...he hung around so long he may as well have congratulated his fellow countryman...unless Greg was talking crap again

Good stuff shame it became a procession towards the end- good to see brooks back - hope he leaves Liv-never got the hate

Chuffed to see Rahmbo win it and see off Brooksie. Such controlled power and wonderful touch, great for European golf. Still got a soft spot for Phil so nice to see his run today.

Classic

Whilst it wasn't the best ever - I'm beginning to think The Masters is my favorite major. - Just the time of year , the start of the season , the total preposterousness of it all. It is everything that is right and wrong about golf at the same time.

This week we just suffered a bad weather combination and the course was too easy. The LIV / real golf thing was a lovely twist.

The Rory thing is perplexing - but I think he needs a new caddy and mind coach. (even if people say this has been over done) . He needs to step away from being the spokesperson for everything. Stop speaking and start listening......

The biggest learning from this week for me is (whilst it is hard to accept) - we can't really do without the top LIV guys - they are too good to ignore , the ones in particular that we need back in our sport are - Cam, Brooks, Reed, Bryson - - obviously the Phil thing was a freak - but the guy deserves way more respect than the comic figure he has become.

The pace of play was a joke - we need to change the rules of golf on the greens - and I do think this will happen, as i see a change of mood on this, in social media and general golf chat. The idea you can line up your ball, get your caddy to line you up again , then line it up again , then do aim point on a 4 foot putt - then walk off the green as if the world rotates around you - highlights the ultimate selfishness and spoilt child syndrome of pro golf (and golf).

I'm delighted for Rahm - I followed him on his first win at the Irish open in 2017 - his level was unreal winning at (-24) - his rise to the top top of the game has been surprisingly slow after his dart at the start. But - he looks like he can go on to win at least 4 more majors.

The pro game seemed very strong just a while ago - and there are sleeping giants like Young and Hovland and Scheffler on the way . Spieth seems to be on the way back - Thomas is very hit and miss .

But golf is in a very strange phase again - Rahm could dominate for a while - and Rory is really letting easy majors slip again.

When you see what a broken Tiger can do for an event - you see how golf still lacks stars - for all the fake promise of Rory.

Anyway - Well done John......

Delighted Rahm got the win, thought not getting birdie on 2 was going to cost him but Brooks didn't either, who then went on to proceed to collapse entirely. Wonder was he having much self-doubt around his ability which caused it. Shame if so, guy can easily compete.

Mickelson and Spieth final round was fun, serious shooting. Maybe easier to do when there's little to nothing to play for, but still got to do it. Especially at 52.

I don't like Koepka so was glad Rahm won. Not a classic Masters, only OK but It would have been bland without the LIV players. Most of the controversial players are in LiV now. The likes of Jocks Koepka spitting on the course gives someone to cheer against.

I think Rahm won by keeping it together in the real bad weather Saturday.

Once he got through that staying in touching distance, he probaly thought it was his to take.

I thought it was great to see both tours on the same course and very little comment on the fact. I think it was a big step from The Masters and it will open the door for future majors even when The Liv players run out of qualifying invites, they are too good golfers not to be playing in the majors and the majors will suffer without them.

In a few years they might have their own majors which PGA players will play in.

Sorry Benny79 maybe a step too far,too soon?

As I said that earlier in the week his best bet would be to turn up Thursday morning, warm up and tee off. No interviews, practice rounds etc.