Masters 2023

[Golfmmad]

But this is the highest of high level sport. Surely you’d want absolutely no distraction - no interruption to your thought processes.

That’s just my take on it. A low level tour event or something like the Dunhill Links, when you’re alongside your amateur partner, maybe. But the first round of a Major? I just find that a really odd decision. Can you imagine Woods in his prime doing that? Not a chance.

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]

Don’t get me wrong, I like Rory and enjoyed the fact he is relaxed enough to do it. But I remain staggered that he agreed to.

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).

 

[Billysboots]

Happens a lot in cricket - they have it during every T20 match including the final


If Rory thought that it might have a negative effect he wouldn’t have touched it - but it’s clearly something that he was comfortable doing and it might help him

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…….

 

[Backsticks]

Why not? If he's prepared to do it I can't see a problem. It might help him to relax a bit, take the pressure off.

The very problem is that he is prepared to do it.
Mind else where.

 

[Golfmmad]

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.

And suddenly Rory starts playing!

 

[Jimaroid]

Clearly we now have the answer to the eternal question of who would be the best caddy for Rory. It’s Jim Nantz.

 

[Bdill93]

Really really really liked the on course talk with Rory. More of that as the weekend progresses please! (With multiple players)

 

[Jason.H]

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.

 

[Jimaroid]

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.

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]

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.

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]

Rahm hit every fairway and 17 out of 18 greens in regulation (and the one he missed was on the fringe), geez these guys are good

Yes they are.
He only had 29 putts with a four jab.

 

[Springveldt]

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.

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.

 

[Billysboots]

Yes they are.
He only had 29 putts with a four jab.

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]

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.

Yes me to.
Its like listening to a footballer taking “one game at a time.”

 

[Billysboots]

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]

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.

Might be round of the year already tbh.

 

[Pin-seeker]

If Rory wins it,who would be the first to post “well guess he didn’t choke”?

 

[Jimaroid]

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.

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]

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

Think you might be reading a bit too much into some harmless fun mate...

 

[BubbaP]

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.

Ah, but then you miss out on complaining about the lengthy punditry and ad breaks