Masters 2020

[hairball_89]

Great championship. Hugely worthy winner. He just looks so in control at the mo and I wouldn't be surprised to see him back in Butler cabin in April waiting for a second jacket.

As far as Augusta, it was clearly hugely affected by the weather on Thursday. That said I'm not sure I "get" it. The new camera angles were great and seeing a lot of it without fans really showed off the contours of the land. But I'm still not sure I'm that fussed by it.

 

[robinthehood]

It's the ultimate rich blokes thinking the exclusivity somehow enhances it's reputation. Give me the Open any day .

 

[Swinglowandslow]

D.J.deserved to win, but what a record for Cameron Smith.
The only one in the history of the Masters to shoot four sub seventy rounds.
Well done!

 

[Smiffy]

Anyone in the garden tomorrow trying IMs SLO mo backswing.
He was impressive for a young man.

My swing is a bit like that, but normally into impact....

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Did anyone catch any of the BBC highlights. Peter Alliss didn't sound at all well and almost as if he was out of breath. Not sure if he's been ill but sounded like he was struggling

 

[timd77]

Really enjoyed the 4 days and delighted for DJ, thoroughly deserved. Would’ve liked a bit of tension on the back 9, but a worthy winner nonetheless.

Of course the whole tournament didn’t feel the same without the spectators, but seeing the course in its full glory was a decent trade off just this once, hopefully back to normal in April.

 

[AmandaJR]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1328074778947833859

DJ normally very quiet and guarded

Oh bless him. That had me wiping a tear away.

 

[IanM]

Did anyone catch any of the BBC highlights. Peter Alliss didn't sound at all well and almost as if he was out of breath. Not sure if he's been ill but sounded like he was struggling

My Hindhead based mates have said he has been quite poorly for a while....

I didn't enjoy Sunday as an exciting competition, as the result wasn't really in doubt.. but there were some great moments and some great play. Having the event this late in the year meant an early finish this side of the pond...which was great. BBC nobbled that with their timing of the highlights...

It's the ultimate rich blokes thinking the exclusivity somehow enhances it's reputation. Give me the Open any day .

Are you mixing up exclusivity of membership, with selection of who plays in the event?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

My Hindhead based mates have said he has been quite poorly for a while....

Assumed something had to be wrong as he sounded ghastly on the TV. I even checked the sound quality on the TV. Personally I think now would be a good time to call it a day especially if he isn't in good health

 

[Blue in Munich]

20 years ago was a good time to call it a day. I cannot understand why the bbc continue to wheel him out.

Because a lot of people consider him a better commentator than a number of his modern counterparts?

 

[Orikoru]

20 years ago was a good time to call it a day. I cannot understand why the bbc continue to wheel him out.

I think its largely for people who aren't really interested in golf most of the year and only watch the Masters - they find his voice comforting and familiar. They will need a contingency plan though, the guy is nearly 90 now.

 

[sunshine]

Awful putt on 14 from Rory, Koepka gave him the exact line too.
Will always be his weakness I think.

I don't think putting is Rory's weakness.

 

[robinthehood]

My Hindhead based mates have said he has been quite poorly for a while....

I didn't enjoy Sunday as an exciting competition, as the result wasn't really in doubt.. but there were some great moments and some great play. Having the event this late in the year meant an early finish this side of the pond...which was great. BBC nobbled that with their timing of the highlights...



Are you mixing up exclusivity of membership, with selection of who plays in the event?

No.

 

[sunshine]

At least Tiger will get his 10 cut to 5 on his WHS handicap (I guess he doesn't get a shot there) ??

12 is the shortest hole on the course so I would expect that it has a very high stroke index - maybe 18. So if Tiger had a handicap a nett double bogey would be a 4 for him

 

[sunshine]

I think its largely for people OVER 70 who aren't really interested in golf most of the year and only watch the Masters - they find his voice comforting and familiar. They will need a contingency plan though, the guy is nearly 90 now.

I've added an important bit of detail to your post which I think makes all the difference.

 

[Ridgeman]

20 years ago was a good time to call it a day. I cannot understand why the bbc continue to wheel him out.

I do agree. I still go back to his commentary on Jean Van Der Velde at the 1999 open. It was that commentary that put me firmly in the not Peter Alliss camp. Just got fed up with his comments about missing his daughters birthday every year, the mentions of Sir whatever whoever the club captain of whereever. I do remember watching the Open one year while on holiday in Florida. To my surprise and disappointment on comes Peter Alliss who on his time away from BBC jumps across to comentate for US broadcasters. Anyway it must have been Lytham St Annes as he was waffling on about the Beatles and how nobody knew who they were nowadays. His comment included naming, we shall call her Jane, who is the "woman who helps my wife with the housework".

 

[pool888]

I enjoy the banter and digs between Nick Dougherty and Andrew Coltart on Sky, suits my sense of humour.

 

[Blue in Munich]

A damning indictment of the BBC.

How?

 

[Orikoru]

How?

Presumably that they still haven't managed to find a suitable rival for someone who's essentially senile.

 

[Whydowedoit]

Really well played by DJ. Deserved winner. Level 67's not bad eh Bryson!