The Masters 2018

[Captainron]

Fleetwood making Tiger look like a popgun. 50 yards past him

 

[chrisd]

But how different is it really in terms of distance to some of the other tour events. Certainly no thick rough to contend with and not like Woods doesn't have the experience on these greens. I'd say given it's the same layout every year it really doesn't differ from other events with the exception of the contour of the greens and their speed

Your not serious Homer .......... are you?

 

[Pin-seeker]

Yes it is set up the same for everyone ? Not sure what that is meaning

When it comes to the majors the very best can step up their game and rise to the top - loads of PGA players win on the main tour but the majors are won by the very best in the main - there will be players who can win on the tour but will never be good enough to win a major - just look at players like Donald , Westwood etc - multiple winners on tours but just fall short in a major

Nicklaus was written off but he didn’t go through the same sort of injury history that Woods has

Disagree.
I suggest you google past major winners.
Plenty of winners that you could hardly put in the “very best category”.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Your not serious Homer .......... are you?

In what respect? No real rough (certainly compared to a US Open or the open). Not massively long in modern terms. Look at some of the irons they are hitting in. Hasn't the defence of Augusta always been the greens? In terms of the difficulty re the rough and length then it does play like a normal tour event. The pressure of playing the Masters though is a different beast altogether which is why in his prime Woods was so good

 

[pendodave]

Re. Nothing in particular, German sky coverage has 100% golf with no ads.

I wonder how much it costs??

No studio either, just shots and commentary. Bizarre.

 

[chrisd]

In what respect? No real rough (certainly compared to a US Open or the open). Not massively long in modern terms. Look at some of the irons they are hitting in. Hasn't the defence of Augusta always been the greens? In terms of the difficulty re the rough and length then it does play like a normal tour event. The pressure of playing the Masters though is a different beast altogether which is why in his prime Woods was so good

Every player being interviewed is saying that the wind is a huge factor and ANY shot not in absolutely the correct place is going to end badly. You can see for yourself just how tough it is, quite the hardest course that these guys play on id say.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Every player being interviewed is saying that the wind is a huge factor and ANY shot not in absolutely the correct place is going to end badly. You can see for yourself just how tough it is, quite the hardest course that these guys play on id say.

But what about any Open on a links course in the wind? Equally as tough surely. Any shot not hit well ends badly because of the greens and their speed and contours. Ask Garcia.

 

[Jimaroid]

Incredible shot by Leishman. He was spraying it all over the place earlier on but he's managed to keep a score going somehow.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Incredible shot by Leishman. He was spraying it all over the place earlier on but he's managed to keep a score going somehow.

Amazing approach play by the whole group

 

[Dan2501]

That's as good an eagle as you'll see. Remarkable approach from Leishman, he's winning a major this year.

 

[Orikoru]

Incredible shot by Leishman. He was spraying it all over the place earlier on but he's managed to keep a score going somehow.

Could be shot of the tournament. Insane hook to get round the trees and just carry the water perfectly. Unbelievable stuff.

 

[Captainron]

Reed has put a ton of daylight between him and the field. Only Leishman in touching distance.

Is the 10 shot rule in place here

 

[Orikoru]

Reed has put a ton of daylight between him and the field. Only Leishman in touching distance.

Is the 10 shot rule in place here

What is the 10 shot rule??

 

[CliveW]

Those within 10 shots of the leader make the cut to play on Saturday.

 

[Orikoru]

Those within 10 shots of the leader make the cut to play on Saturday.

Oh right. But that would be +1 at this rate, yet they're saying everyone down to +5 is making the cut.

 

[Orikoru]

In other news, Reed is using the most ridiculous swing when he has to play a fade. The follow through is crazy, never seen anything like it.

 

[ExRabbit]

Oh right. But that would be +1 at this rate, yet they're saying everyone down to +5 is making the cut.

It's the top 50 and ties plus anyone else within 10 ten shots of the lead - so this year the 10 shot rule won't apply. If the lead had been -4 then all of the +6 players would have been in too.

 

[backwoodsman]

Just pondering on the 10 shot rule ...

If you make the cut solely because of the 10 shot rule, it means by default you're not in the top 50. You're probably something like in 55th to 60th place. I wonder how often someone that far back goes on to win? (I know Poulter was a very long way back on day 1 at Houston - but not sure how far after day 2?)

As regards the Masters itself at least my three choices got through in the top 20

 

[Smiffy]

Casey going out on his own.
That's going to go one of two ways.....

 

[Imurg]

Just pondering on the 10 shot rule ...

If you make the cut solely because of the 10 shot rule, it means by default you're not in the top 50. You're probably something like in 55th to 60th place. I wonder how often someone that far back goes on to win?

10 shots at Augusta is nothing....ok, it doesn't happen often but shoot a couple of 64s on Masters weekend and you're going to be in the mix no matter what you're first two rounds produced.
Admittedly in the final round but Faldo came from 6 back to win by 5....