Masters 2023

[Deleted member 21445]

Looking at the weather forecast it's hard to believe this tournament is going to get anywhere near finishing tomorrow.

They were always going to stop for the incoming weekend thunderstorms but after the trees falling yesterday I suspect they will also stop for the forecasted 20-30mph wind gusts for the safety of the patrons.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I mean, there would have to be 999 of the world's top 1000 players there for 99.9% to even be possible.

Perhaps I should re phrase and say that the current top 1000 players in the world seem a bit poor at the moment.
Or it's maybe just that I am getting old and out of touch.

 

[Deleted member 31467]

The Masters field is a joke but unfortunately it is what it is. At least 6 or 7 former champions that have zero chance of winning and 7 amateurs in the field this year. As far as I remember it used to be 2. Think there are 91 in the field of which 15 or so are just taking up spots that could go to contenders. If they weren't there I'm sure others would get invites otherwise a Major with 70 odd entrants would be daft.

 

[sunshine]

I am absolutely staggered that McIlroy has agreed to be wired for sound and give interviews during the first round of the one Major which continues to elude him. Staggered.

Hope they remembered to take it off before he went for his post round dump in the locker room.

 

[Pants]

The Masters field is a joke but unfortunately it is what it is. At least 6 or 7 former champions that have zero chance of winning and 7 amateurs in the field this year. As far as I remember it used to be 2. Think there are 91 in the field of which 15 or so are just taking up spots that could go to contenders. If they weren't there I'm sure others would get invites otherwise a Major with 70 odd entrants would be daft.

Exactly why, plus other reasons, The Masters is not and never has truly been a "major".

 

[Pants]

Looking at the root ball of the main fallen tree, it looks suspiciously like a mature tree that had been transplanted there within the last few years??

 

[wjemather]

The Masters field is a joke but unfortunately it is what it is. At least 6 or 7 former champions that have zero chance of winning and 7 amateurs in the field this year. As far as I remember it used to be 2. Think there are 91 in the field of which 15 or so are just taking up spots that could go to contenders. If they weren't there I'm sure others would get invites otherwise a Major with 70 odd entrants would be daft.

Not sure when there was last just 2 amateurs in the field, if ever. There have generally been at least half a dozen and the further back you go, the more there were. Former criteria include: all past and present American Amateur & US Amateur champions, the entire US Walker Cup team, US Amateur quarter-finalists, etc.

Also, there are just 87 players in the field this year (was 88 before Zalatoris withdrew).

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

If the fallen trees were among the many that seem to be transplanted/moved then I can see the suspension of play being extended on safety grounds. A tree falling on a player (or one of the wealthy dentist patrons…) could create a huge liability for the club. It is possible that the club‘s insurers will decline further liability on the grounds that the grounds work has been sub-standard and the risks to players and patrons is too high. That would create a very tricky situation for the organisers who will be under intense pressure to keep the show on the road. Could be an interesting day…

 

[Mel Smooth]

I've only seen a short clip of that tree falling over, but was it actually that windy when it happened? There's no way a healthy tree should fall over just like that - and if indeed it has been moved to "dress up" the course, there should be some very direct questions being asked of ANGC.

 

[Deleted member 31467]

Not sure when there was last just 2 amateurs in the field, if ever. There have generally been at least half a dozen and the further back you go, the more there were. Former criteria include: all past and present American Amateur & US Amateur champions, the entire US Walker Cup team, US Amateur quarter-finalists, etc.

Also, there are just 87 players in the field this year (was 88 before Zalatoris withdrew).

Thanks for that, I knew I could rely on someone on here to correct me. The year a guy from my club played in it as amateur champion there were 3 ams.

 

[SatchFan]

Hope they remembered to take it off before he went for his post round dump in the locker room.

The way he was playing I don't think he made it to the locker room in time.

 

[Barking_Mad]

I've only seen a short clip of that tree falling over, but was it actually that windy when it happened? There's no way a healthy tree should fall over just like that - and if indeed it has been moved to "dress up" the course, there should be some very direct questions being asked of ANGC.

Gusts of about 25mph, clearly should not enough to blow a healthy mature tree over.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

The biggest question is will the caddy bring the whole bag

Undoubtedly the biggest question but question 2, how long will he warm up / practice for?

I'd have thought a cuppa, bacon buttie (I'll allow pancakes as it is the US), 3 practice putts and off you go. Anything more is milking it.

 

[fundy]

Looks like a lovely winters day out there, Hovlands moved on to his wolly hat collection from the shirts for his fashion display lol

 

[venger]

Can we take issue with him not shouting Fore yesterday when he practically shanked one into the crowd?

You would’ve thought that he would at least stuck his arm or club out like most of them seem to do nowadays

 

[pokerjoke]

Got to feel for these players who have to finish their second rounds.
Brooks certainly in the driving seat.

 

[fundy]

Cue 20 posts criticising Thomas for doing a walk and talk interview.................

 

[Jason.H]

Normally I play in the rain then watch golf on TV in perfect conditions.
Today the sun was shining on me.

 

[PJ87]

Cue 20 posts criticising Thomas for doing a walk and talk interview.................

Least he's won a major recently I guess

 

[Imurg]

Imagine your dream ticket to play Augusta and the weather's like this....