Masters 2017 thread

DJ for me.

Nobody is even near him at the moment.

He will be my big bet. Then a few quid on a few players that I like EW; Rors, Hatton, Day and Fitzpatrick.

Cannot wait!
 
Favourite major, this one. Augusta National is just so beautiful, it fair lifts you out of a dreich Scottish spring.

Hoping for any of Rory, Rickie, Rahm, DJ, Fitzpatrick or Tommy Fleetwood. I like the cut that man's jib.
 
lobthewedge said:
Just watched a bit of the drive chip and putt competition. How good are these kids?

A couple of 12 year olds just pinged it 275 yards, and then a 15 year old knocks it over the 300 mark!
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But did you notice how long they took over each putt. Emulating the pros slow play.
 
Was quite enjoying that last night, their driving was very impressive, especially some of the littlun's. When it came to the putting and chipping though, did become a bit of a chore when they were stalking the hole, only to come up well short or wide of the mark. Thought the one lad kept his cool after knifing that chip straight into the hole :D
 
need_my_wedge said:
Was quite enjoying that last night, their driving was very impressive, especially some of the littlun's. When it came to the putting and chipping though, did become a bit of a chore when they were stalking the hole, only to come up well short or wide of the mark. Thought the one lad kept his cool after knifing that chip straight into the hole :D
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To be fair, if I were given the chance to putt on the 18th green at Augusta in front of a big crowd and TV cameras, I'd probably take my time and give it my best shot too.

Interesting bit in the commentary were one of them said that the pros were impressed with their pre shot routines. It's the first time I'd really been conscious of juniors copying the pros, I wasn't a massive fan. By all means, take a bit of time to read the green etc, it's the other faffing that I don't like.
 
i dont understand the hype with the masters its seems to be a putting contest more than anything else. i always put my money on the players that have been driving and putting well leading up to the comp
 
murphthemog said:
It wont be on telly, so it doesnt really matter. Not my fav major due to broadcasting restrictions, among others.
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This element of it is frustrating, I agree. Although the time of day that the coverage is on suits me far better than the Open Championship, evenings are much better for me than the day time.

I think what I really love about it is seeing a course in great condition and knowing that it won't be too long until courses in the UK are looking similar.
 
hovis said:
i dont understand the hype with the masters its seems to be a putting contest more than anything else. i always put my money on the players that have been driving and putting well leading up to the comp
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Driving isn't all that important so long as you can carry it 290 consistently, the way they mow their fairways back to the tee (and longish) and the silly "rough" they have all make it easier to hit fairways or at least keep it out of the trees.
 
Couch has been commandeered for the weekend. Beer is cooling as I type & every drop of action will be on Sky+ box waiting for me to enjoy (minus the adverts) :whoo:

For what it's worth, my £20 worth of bets are as follows in no particular order:
1. Rickie Fowler (Fellow Cobra/Puma Golf Staffer :rofl:)
2. Rory McIlroy
3. Dustin Johnson
4. Michael Fitzpatrick
5. Justin Rose

Wherever & however you're watching it, enjoy! :cheers:
 
Got an inkling for Rose to play well so might see the best price tomorrow. Not sure who else I fancy. If leftie can get the driver somewhere near the fairway I think he might surprise a few and be up there on Sunday
 
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