Ike's Tree has gone!

[Andy808]

Just read this on BBC sport page and went "Oh no!"
To which the missus asked what's wrong.
I tell her Ike's tree has been taken down after storm damage.
"So?" is the reply.
"But it's Ike's tree and it's gone forever!"
"OMG I'm married to a tree hugging hippy!"



She's just asked "What ya typing Swampy?"

 

[phildunphy]

Well if you have been fortunate enough to visit Augusta, you should be well aware of the iconic status that tree has, there is lots of history surrounding that tree and that is one of those quirky things that keeps this game great.

How about if they filled in the Swilcan Burn at St Andrews, or replace the bridge with a nice one made out of railway sleepers

I for one hope they replace the tree in its original position

Ike lobbied in '56 to have it removed- committee said you're out of order and closed meeting. apart from the history of it being alive the last 58 years since, can you share all the rest?

Like most affluent clubs I'm confident it will be replaced to create a similar mind focusing object to navigate

 

[phildunphy]

Just read this on BBC sport page and went "Oh no!"
To which the missus asked what's wrong.
I tell her Ike's tree has been taken down after storm damage.
"So?" is the reply.
"But it's Ike's tree and it's gone forever!"
"OMG I'm married to a tree hugging hippy!"



She's just asked "What ya typing Swampy?"

sensible lady with perspective

 

[One Planer]

Ike lobbied in '56 to have it removed- committee said you're out of order and closed meeting. apart from the history of it being alive the last 58 years since, can you share all the rest?

Some of the comments in the media and on social media last night from some of the worlds best players would seem to evidence the fact it was an iconic part of Augusta's layout. When people like Jack Nicklaus say

"The Eisenhower Tree is such an iconic fixture and symbol of tradition at Au-gus-ta National. It was such an integral part of the game and one that will be sorely missed.

"Over the years, it's come into play many, many times on the 17th hole. When I stood on the 17th tee, my first thought, always, was to stay away from Ike's Tree. Period

"I hit it so many times over the years that I don't care to comment on the names I called myself and the names I might have called the tree. 'Ike's Tree' was a kind choice.

"But looking back, Ike's Tree will be greatly missed."

He won 6 green jackets so I'll listen to what he has to say on the subject :thup:

Like most affluent clubs I'm confident it will be replaced to create a similar mind focusing object to navigate

While the tree can be replaced with a like for like challange, I agree, however it won't have the history associated with it that Ike's tree has.

When you hear the greats like Arnold Palmer, Nicklaus and the like talking about an inanimate object, it's more than a tree, it becomes an icon.

 

[Slab]

Just read this on BBC sport page and went "Oh no!"
To which the missus asked what's wrong.
I tell her Ike's tree has been taken down after storm damage.
"So?" is the reply.
"But it's Ike's tree and it's gone forever!"
"OMG I'm married to a tree hugging hippy!"



She's just asked "What ya typing Swampy?"

Excellent sense of humour, if she can cook a fillet steak just over rare and iron a shirt she's a keeper!

 

[Slab]

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When you hear the greats like Arnold Palmer, Nicklaus and the like talking about an inanimate object, it's more than a tree, it becomes an icon.

Perhaps one for another thread but is a tree inanimate or animate?

As an inhabitant of Planet Earth I trust your judgement.... as a Mod however...