Golfmmad
Tour Winner
Agree with some of what you say and see where you're coming from. But it's life as we know it now, everybody wants a bit of everybody, and as I say, as long as he agrees to it.
Masters 2023
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Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
I’m surprised but pleasantly.
I expect they had an agreement on what questions would be asked. That would be quite normal PR process and Rory would have been able to refuse last moment depending on state of play for certain. I can’t see how it would have been a distraction compared to speaking to his caddy, another player or anyone in the usual entourage the players have around them (but are hidden at Augusta).
I don’t entirely disagree, Phil. But would he have agreed to it if he was in the midst of a full on meltdown?
And I know it happens in other sports, especially T20. But the fact that it has never been done in a Major before tells us something, surely? In DPWT coverage there are regular interviews on the fairways but we have never seen Tim Barter having a natter with a player in a Major.
I actually applaud Rory for being relaxed enough to do it. But that does not alter the fact that I am extremely surprised at the same time, especially given the focus of attention which is on him every time he tees it up at Augusta.
Anyway, back to the golf…….
Golfmmad
Tour Winner
And suddenly Rory starts playing!Agree with some of what you say and see where you're coming from. But it's life as we know it now, everybody wants a bit of everybody, and as I say, as long as he agrees to it.
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
Clearly we now have the answer to the eternal question of who would be the best caddy for Rory. It’s Jim Nantz. 
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Really really really liked the on course talk with Rory. More of that as the weekend progresses please! (With multiple players)
Jason.H
Well-known member
I’m more surprised that the Masters have allowed the walk n talk. They are dead set on tradition.
Personally I’d rather not have it.
Personally I’d rather not have it.
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
Contrary to popular belief they continually work to innovate how the Masters is filmed and broadcast. They’re very protective of their brand, which is what people interpet as tradition, but they are always looking to improve the quality and technology in the media product which is far from traditional. They’re very good at it too, whether it’s liked or not is down to the viewer.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
My thoughts exactly.
I've enjoyed the chats at other events. This really doesn't need it.
Really surprised it got the green light.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Yes they are.
He only had 29 putts with a four jab.
Springveldt
Well-known member
Totally agree. I’m not a fan of the Masters “traditions” but they definitely get how media is done today. From the Dude Perfect stuff to giving press passes to places like Barstool they understand how the younger generation consume media and seem determined to get it right.
The Masters website is also very, very good.
Interesting to hear his comments on the 4-stab, too. All the putts were on his chosen line, he simply got the pace a bit wrong. He soon got the pace, though!
Stunning round of golf after that start.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Yes me to.
Its like listening to a footballer taking “one game at a time.”
I know Faldo isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I really enjoy his insight on tournaments like this. Give me him over Monty any day of the week.
Springveldt
Well-known member
Might be round of the year already tbh.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
If Rory wins it,who would be the first to post “well guess he didn’t choke”? 
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
Yep. I’ve been saying it for years but the Masters App is best in class (via VPN due to worldwide licensing) across many sports, film, TV and media streaming systems. It should be no surprise given that some of their members are past and present execs at some of the world’s biggest technology and media corporations. The amount of infrastructure that is required to give so many people near complete coverage of every shot on every hole by every player on demand with live telemetry is staggering.
No other sports event does it as well as this and those that come close are simply trying to copy what Augusta have been doing for years.
sjw
Well-known member
Think you might be reading a bit too much into some harmless fun mate...Calm down mate,it’s almost as if you want people to criticise Rory just so you can get your knickers in a twist over it when they do
Stop talking about Rory……..Please talk about Rory
