Masters Tourney Thread

[Clarkmeister]

No Martha Burk this year that I've seen, the old men with the money weathered the storm.

Rain delayed first round, it's the year of the rain delay on the PGA Tour.

Jack's playing after all.

Go Tiger!

[swede123]

It's Vijay's time to shine this year.

[nolanfan34]

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Go Tiger!

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I went with him and Ernie in group A in Yahoo Fantasy Golf. Tough call this year, choosing between the big 4, plus the others in that group like Adam Scott, and Goosen.

I can't wait for the weekend!!

[eric5148]

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No Martha Burk this year that I've seen, the old men with the money weathered the storm.

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This reminds me of my favorite picture of all time:
http://premium1.uploadit.org/eric5148//feminist.jpg

[drewjustdrew]

I'm in a pool where you pick 20 players from a list of 75. Score it by money winnings. It's good because, while everyone has the top 4 players, there is enough variation in the last 16 to make it a game.

[Edge34]

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It's Vijay's time to shine this year.

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Unless he fixes whatever's been wrong with him the past few tournaments, what with missing 3-footers and such, it could be a long weekend in Augusta.

The way Tiger's been for most of this year, if he starts off with a solid round, nobody's stopping him.

[holeplug]

Rain delayed already...

[BeerMoney]

My Picks:

Ernie Els
Shigeki Maruyama
Stuart Appleby
Fred Couples
John Daly

These guys rule!

[zaxx19]

eric is that a doctored pic???

Im absolutely choking on my McBreakfast.

[AngryCola]

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eric is that a doctored pic???

Im absolutely choking on my McBreakfast.

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No, it's not doctored at all.
In fact, wasn't that the same sign or guy that got up and spoke to all the feminists, and then held up that sign?

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[fsuplayer]

nice. i had that as my backround for a while last year.

[AngryCola]

" What indeed, since the city, county and state police detail outnumbered protesters by at least 3-to-1. Fortunately, the only time they were needed was to move a man carrying signs that read, ''Iron My Shirts'' and ''Make My Dinner'' from in front of the NCWO stage."

Link (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=masters+protest+iron+my+shirt&btnG= Google+Search)

[eric5148]

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In fact, wasn't that the same sign or guy that got up and spoke to all the feminists, and then held up that sign?

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I don't know about that, but from everything I read about the protest, there were a lot of Augusta Natl supporters who were quite vocal. So I don't think it's doctored.

BTW, all of my Masters bets are in this thread. (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2091773&page=0&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1) Opinions on them are welcome.

[trevorwc]

I also think this is the year for Tiger's 4th.

But I'm more excited to see this in Hi-Def - haven't yet experienced a golf tournament in Hi-Def yet!

[HDPM]

Neither have I. The Masters should be great for hi def. I am working on HDPW to get a huge high def tv. Maybe by next year I will be watching the Masters in style. Tell us how it is please. Any recs re: high def appreciated too.

[Shajen]

Go PHIL!

Back to back, and coming off a nice win at the Classic...he's got big MO on his side.

So does Jose Maria Olawokandi-Johnson-Smith too.

I pick Phil at -7

[Eurotrash]

Damn, I knew I should have created the *official* Masters thread earlier this morning.. but at least somebody did /images/graemlins/grin.gif


Go Tiger?? Gross.


Go Phil.

[Eurotrash]

bump because I see that Jonathan Kaye made par on 1

finally, some golf.

[fsuplayer]

you guys are making me jealous.

i just got my new HD setup from the store, but it doesnt get delievered til i move into my new place next weekend.

damn.

[diddle]

errrrrrrrrrrrnie

[maryfield48]

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Damn, I knew I should have created the *official* Masters thread earlier this morning.. but at least somebody did /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Clarkmeister is the Official Official Sports event thread-maker.

[eric5148]

Casper is +24 through 12. He's going for 100! This is so exciting!

[ClassicBob]

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eric is that a doctored pic???

Im absolutely choking on my McBreakfast.

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It is doctored slightly. "Bitch" was not included on the original sign.

[Edge34]

Duval at -2 through 6.

Duval at +1 through 10.

Gonna be an early weekend for my man David. Too bad...almost painful to watch knowing what'd going to happen every time...

[ThisHo]

I'm waiting for the "Official Masters Thread" -- until I see that I have no comment.

[TJSWAN]

Friend just called said Tiger was putting for an eagle and it went into the drink. /images/graemlins/mad.gif
Heard the greens were gonna be fast this year but come on.

Tim

[eric5148]

Casper shoots 106. Worst score in Masters history by 11 shots. That's just hilarious.

[willie]

gotta cheer for tiger

also padrig (sp?) harrington- poker player sibling represent!

[nolanfan34]

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eric is that a doctored pic???

Im absolutely choking on my McBreakfast.

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It is doctored slightly. "Bitch" was not included on the original sign.

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This is correct. I have a copy of the original pic up here in my cubicle at work, it just says Iron My Shirt. Still funny though, of course.

[housenuts]

can someone explain to me how a guy on the pga tour can be +34. what is this guy's story?

[nolanfan34]

He's not a current PGA player. The Masters once again allows some past champions to come back and play. Casper is a past champion.

[Lame Amateur]

It's Vijay's time to shine this year.

[censored] right

[eric5148]

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can someone explain to me how a guy on the pga tour can be +34. what is this guy's story?

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When you win the Masters, you get a lifetime exemption. Casper won in 1970. Casper is 74 years old, and he won't give it up. He prefers the public embarassment. The sad part is, he won 51 tournaments in his career, and got way too little credit for them.

Now he'll be the butt of a lot of jokes, and he deserves it.

[HDPM]

I think he shot his age.

[stinkypete]

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gotta cheer for tiger

also padrig (sp?) harrington- poker player sibling represent!

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padraig and dan are cousins.

[Eurotrash]

Who's been following? David Howell really making a move. Triplett has quite a round going as well.

It's just about to come out of the weather delay..


Go Phil.

[Shajen]

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Go PHIL!

Back to back, and coming off a nice win at the Classic...he's got big MO on his side.

So does Jose Maria Olawokandi-Johnson-Smith too.

I pick Phil at -7

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I stand by this. I'll start watching tomorrow, can't watch today damnit.

[Eurotrash]

Looks like play might be getting underway again soon.. the live video from Augusta shows squeegee teams on some holes. The galleries seem to be out from under shelter for the most part, too /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[eric5148]

Play suspended for the day. 8 am tomorrow. /images/graemlins/frown.gif /images/graemlins/frown.gif /images/graemlins/frown.gif /images/graemlins/frown.gif /images/graemlins/frown.gif /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[fsuplayer]

what a gay first two days.

[nolanfan34]

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what a gay first two days.

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Clear sign that the golf gods are pissed about something. I can't decide what it is, but I've narrowed it down to B.J. Wie, all of the copycat drivers that now have removable screws in them, or last year's US Open final round course conditions.

[maryfield48]

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what a gay first two days.

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Clear sign that the golf gods are pissed about something. I can't decide what it is, but I've narrowed it down to B.J. Wie, all of the copycat drivers that now have removable screws in them, or last year's US Open final round course conditions.

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You know, it could be that sign in the picture eric##### posted.

[Lumpy]

http://espn-att.starwave.com/media/pga/2005/0408/photo/r_mickelson_ft.jpg

Can someone get Phil a Bro?

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what a gay first two days.

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Clear sign that the golf gods are pissed about something. I can't decide what it is, but I've narrowed it down to B.J. Wie, all of the copycat drivers that now have removable screws in them, or last year's US Open final round course conditions.

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I'd say it was the "GOLF Magazine Glamour Shots"...

http://i.timeinc.net/golfonline/images/features/features/rosales1.jpg

EEK!!!

...but it should be the LPGA tourneys that are getting rained out. Same with the BJ Wie theory.

No, somehow the mens' tour has offended the golf gods. I think it's Kenny Perry.

http://images.pgatour.com/players/images/headshots/132092.jpg

He won this year, and the golf gods took notice saying, "WTF?! This guy has won 17 million dollars?! We're canceling all the rest of the events...ever."

[eric5148]

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all of the copycat drivers that now have removable screws in them,

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Huh? Removable weights have been around since the 70s at least, why are you pissed about it now?

[eric5148]

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Can someone get Phil a Bro?

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Lol, and what does Lumpy wear?

[nolanfan34]

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all of the copycat drivers that now have removable screws in them,

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Huh? Removable weights have been around since the 70s at least, why are you pissed about it now?

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I'm not mad. I just think all of the knock-offs of the Taylor Made rQuad are funny.

[eric5148]

NEWSFLASH: TaylorMade didn't invent it.

[fsuplayer]

tiger is hitting it pure, but getting real bad breaks.

he is going to be tough on the weekend for sure.

wouldnt be suprised to see a 66 or better tomarrrow.

[pshreck]

I know logically it doesnt make much sense to just make them play in the rain (as it will severely hurt scores of some, and others will play after the rain has ended), but every time I see this I just think golf is such a damned wimp sport. This is coming from a golf fan too.

[Eurotrash]

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wouldnt be suprised to see a 66 or better tomarrrow.

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I might gag if this happens.

Personally, I'm hoping for more drives into the pine needles and putts into hazards.

As an aside, does anybody wonder if Lanny Wadkins ever gets tired of talking about Tiger Woods? His head is so far up Tiger's ass I'm sure he can easily read the fine print on Tiger's liver. I can't [censored] stand listening to it.

[Eurotrash]

Play wasn't suspended due to the rain so much as the lightning that accompanied the rain..

It's not very safe what with the metal rods they're holding in large open fields, not to mention the occasional tree

[eric5148]

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As an aside, does anybody wonder if Lanny Wadkins ever gets tired of talking about Tiger Woods? His head is so far up Tiger's ass I'm sure he can easily read the fine print on Tiger's liver. I can't [censored] stand listening to it.

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Wadkins is a douche. They should put McCord as the head commentator. Shit, I'd rather listen to Dottie Pepper than Wadkins.

[offTopic]

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Wadkins is a douche. They should put McCord as the head commentator. [censored], I'd rather listen to Dottie Pepper than Wadkins.

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McCord is not allowed...anyway, he'd be doing 16 or 17 if he could be there.

[eric5148]

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McCord is not allowed...anyway, he'd be doing 16 or 17 if he could be there.

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Oh yeah, forgot about that. He should replace Wadkins at every other tournament, though.

[young nut]

I'm going to the round tommorow, Saturday, should be a nice day for some golf. It's my first trip to the Augusta National, so if any of you have been, give me some suggestions on things that I must see.

[nolanfan34]

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NEWSFLASH: TaylorMade didn't invent it.

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Hmm. I can't recall another mainstream club that had 4 removeable weights, that you can mix around to get a different ball flight. Maybe I'm forgetting one?

[offTopic]

Tiger's putt and Toms' non-putt got the most airtime from Round 1 (from what I saw) but I liked Allenby's reaction to his pushed putt on 16. He hits a super-fast downhiller past the hole, and then sees it's not going to stop, so he just starts walking towards the water.

[Voltron87]

What was up with the thing about a fan calling the PGA about some random rules violation in that short Tiger putt? The PGA actually listens to those? That's damn unfair to Tiger.

[nolanfan34]

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What was up with the thing about a fan calling the PGA about some random rules violation in that short Tiger putt? The PGA actually listens to those? That's damn unfair to Tiger.

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This has happened in the past. I can't recall the golfer, but I remember there was a tournament a few years back where someone waited too long to tap in a putt that was on the edge of the hole, and it fell in on its own. He got DQed for signing a wrong scorecard.

Andy North had a good rant about that on Sportscenter. He talked about how ridiculous it is that golf is the only sport where the fans can call in and complain about a possible rules violation, and potentially change the outcome. He said it would be like basketball fans being able to call in about a blown call. I think he has a point, because each group has a marker walking with them, kind of a ref in a way.

[Eurotrash]

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What was up with the thing about a fan calling the PGA about some random rules violation in that short Tiger putt? The PGA actually listens to those? That's damn unfair to Tiger.

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You'd be surprised ... if stuff like that is seen on TV and a rules stickler witnesses it, they'll let officials know, regardless of who the person committing the infraction is

[fsuplayer]

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What was up with the thing about a fan calling the PGA about some random rules violation in that short Tiger putt? The PGA actually listens to those? That's damn unfair to Tiger.

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what hahappned??

[Voltron87]

I know that happens, and it's seriously [censored] up. They should not pick up the phone to listen to that. Plus, why should the way Tiger putted the ball be against the rules? Golf has a lot of stupid unnecessary rules like that.

[Voltron87]

Apparently Tiger putted from an illegal stance (a tap in after one of the putts he misses by 1/4 of an inch) and a fan called the PGA and said that was illegal, and the PGA listened to him, decided he was right and went and reviewed the tape. They ended up not penalizing him, I think, but the fact they even listened to it and then followed through on the complaint is a joke.

[offTopic]

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What was up with the thing about a fan calling the PGA about some random rules violation in that short Tiger putt? The PGA actually listens to those? That's damn unfair to Tiger.

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what hahappned??

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Tiger used the toe of the putter to tap in a 1 or 2" putt. In order to do so, the caller claimed he was violating the rule that says you cannot stand astride the ball while putting (i. e., putting the ball "croquet style").

On the rec.sport.golf newsgroup, a poster said that the caller was probably Tom Pernice, Jr (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7267898/).

[nolanfan34]

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why should the way Tiger putted the ball be against the rules?

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IIRC, back in the 30s Sam Snead used to not be a great putter, so he began putting with a putter that he could use like a croquet mallet, between his legs. They outlawed that, so then he would putt side-saddle, essentially facing the hole when he putted. I've tried it before, it makes putting pretty easy IMO from short distances.

Anyway, I can't remember the menusha involved in the rule change, but essentially it had to do with the fact that you have to address the ball perpendicular to the direction that you're aiming. Tiger was facing the hole, and used the toe of his putter to tap it in, just like every amatuer does on every 2 inch tap in every single weekend.

[nolanfan34]

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On the rec.sport.golf newsgroup, a poster said that the caller was probably Tom Pernice, Jr (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7267898/).

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That is freakin' hilarious.

[Voltron87]

Minutia?

Eh... seems like a stupid rule. I can see how the PGA should regulate club/balls and all, but stance is stance, let people put their feet where they want.

[ClaytonN]

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This has happened in the past. I can't recall the golfer, but I remember there was a tournament a few years back where someone waited too long to tap in a putt that was on the edge of the hole, and it fell in on its own. He got DQed for signing a wrong scorecard.

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Brian Gay, I think it was the Honda Classic.

I have a rain-man like approach to golf trivia.

The more famous instance occurred a decade or two ago when a viewer called in to bitch that Criag Stadler made an illegal built stance by putting his knees on a towel to hit a ball that was uner some low-lying tree branches. It cost him a few penalty strokes and something like a few ten thousand g's.

[eric5148]

I distinctly remember the Brian Gay incident, and I remember a rules official talking to him and showing him a video of the putt immediately after the round, before he signed his card. It must have been a different tournament.

[eric5148]

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why should the way Tiger putted the ball be against the rules?



IIRC, back in the 30s Sam Snead used to not be a great putter, so he began putting with a putter that he could use like a croquet mallet, between his legs. They outlawed that, so then he would putt side-saddle, essentially facing the hole when he putted. I've tried it before, it makes putting pretty easy IMO from short distances.

Anyway, I can't remember the menusha involved in the rule change, but essentially it had to do with the fact that you have to address the ball perpendicular to the direction that you're aiming. Tiger was facing the hole, and used the toe of his putter to tap it in, just like every amatuer does on every 2 inch tap in every single weekend.

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Last year I was playing a tournament and some weenie kept bitching at me about this rule.

What I did was tap in a 6 inch putt standing behind the ball, using the back of my putter. I tried explaining to him the reason why they have the rule is so that people can't putt croquet style all the time, like Snead did. It shouldn't matter if it's just a tap in. But he didn't care about logical reasoning, so I had to stop doing it.

[JTrout]

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I'm going to the round tommorow, Saturday, should be a nice day for some golf. It's my first trip to the Augusta National, so if any of you have been, give me some suggestions on things that I must see

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Check out the whole course (skip 4 & 5). And if you get a chance (another rain delay) check out the par 3 course. It is a little piece of heaven on earth.

[JTrout]

I don't think Brian Gay was DQ'd. It cost him getting in a playoff, if memory serves.
Azinger was DQ'd (I think) years back for kicking a pebble out from under his foot while preparing to hit his ball out of a water hazard. Viewer calls in. Tape is reviewed. Next day Azinger finds out about it. Sux.

[Eurotrash]

obligatory bump for the start of the 2nd round, finally /images/graemlins/cool.gif

DiMarco already with a quick birdie takes outright lead at -6

[Zeno]

How are Mr. Mashie and Mr. Niblik doing? And when do we get to the gun/shooting part? This first phase with clubs and balls is quickly getting old and boring.

Le Misanthrope

[slickpoppa]

Tiger is making a comeback....-4 through 12 in round 2

[eric5148]

Doodz! These live streaming videos at 6 and 12 are awesome.

[fsuplayer]

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tiger is hitting it pure, but getting real bad breaks.

he is going to be tough on the weekend for sure.

wouldnt be suprised to see a 66 or better tomarrrow.

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tiger is -5 thru 13.

I play g00t! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Sponger15SB]

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tiger is hitting it pure, but getting real bad breaks.

he is going to be tough on the weekend for sure.

wouldnt be suprised to see a 66 or better tomarrrow.

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tiger is -5 thru 13.

I play g00t! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Watch out though he might shoot a 14 on the 16th hole like Billy Casper.

[eric5148]

Nice call with the 66. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Frickin Olazabal is +9. I had 3 different bets on him, which I lost. /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[fsuplayer]

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Nice call with the 66. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Frickin Olazabal is +9. I had 3 different bets on him, which I lost. /images/graemlins/frown.gif

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i think he may be one of my least favorite players on tour.

talk about no charisma. ugh.

[ClaytonN]

DiMarco is pwning the field right now. 6 shot lead. That is sick.

I always thought he would win a major, but not wire to wire.

My guess is he'll have a 2-3 shot lead on either Tiger or Vijay going into the final round. Should be interesting.

[eric5148]

Don't count your chickens before they hatch. DiMarco doesn't exactly have a great track record holding leads.

[Bill Murphy]

Dimarco & Bjorn teeing off at 5:45=preposterous. Gonna be lucky to get 9 holes. Already pretty squinty. Makes no sense at all; they shoulda been out there at 7am to finish up the second round, so now they'll be out really early Sunday when its all on the line? Fvcking sucks we won't be able to watch the leaders play the back nine of the third round; not like anything important is likely to happen. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

But, hey, it's their tournament...

Dimarco is a terrible front runner(and Bjorn ain't that great of one either) but he may be too far ahead( 3 over Bjorn and 5 over Tiger) as I type this. He'll have to play the back nine twice tomorrow, so who knows. Anyone else other than Bjorn & Woods is gonna need a 64-3 tomorrow plus some help.

Really going out on a limb, huh?

[partygirluk]

FWIW you can listen live from www.bbc.co.uk/radiofive (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiofive)

[Eurotrash]

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Dimarco & Bjorn teeing off at 5:45=preposterous. Gonna be lucky to get 9 holes. Already pretty squinty. Makes no sense at all; they shoulda been out there at 7am to finish up the second round, so now they'll be out really early Sunday when its all on the line? Fvcking sucks we won't be able to watch the leaders play the back nine of the third round; not like anything important is likely to happen. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

But, hey, it's their tournament...

Dimarco is a terrible front runner(and Bjorn ain't that great of one either) but he may be too far ahead( 3 over Bjorn and 5 over Tiger) as I type this. He'll have to play the back nine twice tomorrow, so who knows. Anyone else other than Bjorn & Woods is gonna need a 64-3 tomorrow plus some help.

Really going out on a limb, huh?

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Yeah, the coverage of this year's tournament is kind of ass. Can't CBS afford a few more early afternoon hours for golf?

Tiger makes the turn at -5 for the day, -9 for the championship.. I can pretty much see where this is going, and it makes me have to choke down some vomit. DiMarco's front 9 today, while very nice, had all the makings of being a total disaster.

It's going to take some kind of Herculean effort for DiMarco to hold off Tiger tomorrow. I really hope he can manage it.

[slickpoppa]

I'm predicting tiger wins by 2

[ClaytonN]

I just can't see DiMarco holding on.

He impressed me with his saves, but we saw how he handled being in the final pairing last year. Imagine that, plus having Tiger on your ass.

Ready for this one?

Tiger wins by four.

[Eurotrash]

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Ready for this one?

Tiger wins by four.

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I'm dreading something similar.. although maybe closer to what slickpoppa suggested.

Regardless, Tiger is going to end up as the world number one again. blech.

[Bill Murphy]

I think Tiger will win by one, in a playoff. He's never won a major from behind, but I see him doing DiMarco like he did Phil at Doral.

Then again he's never shot a 61 in a final round of a major either; you know he's gonna do it at some point, he was blazing today, so yeah he could win by four. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif He's certainly much stronger(physically & mentally) than CDM or Bjorn, although Bjorn popsicled him in Dubai a few years back.

Actually the more I think about it, the more like Doral this seems.

BTW sounds like a lot of players are p1ssed about the delays and screwups getting the third round going. Guess Goose & Shingo tee off on 1. Turns out they shouldn't be playing together AND they both should be starting on 10. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[slickpoppa]

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Ready for this one?

Tiger wins by four.

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I'm dreading something similar.. although maybe closer to what slickpoppa suggested.

Regardless, Tiger is going to end up as the world number one again. blech.

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I got bored when Tiger went on his ridiculous run in 2000, but I don't think he will ever be as dominant again because his competition has improved. On any given day, I think the other 3 of the big 4 can at least give Tiger a run for his money.

[holeplug]

Put me in the DiMarco crumbles camp too. He hasn't had too good of a history when the pressure is on and even today his ball striking was pretty poor but his putting saved him.

Plus you gotta think Tiger is saying to himself "There is no way Chris freaking DiMarco is denying me a 4th green jacket" and just blows him away tomorrow.

[Eurotrash]

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He's certainly much stronger(physically & mentally) than CDM or Bjorn, although Bjorn popsicled him in Dubai a few years back.

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The only memory I have of Thomas Bjorn is him trying to dig his way out of a greenside bunker at the Open Championship, practically handing Ben Curtis the Claret Jug. He's lucky that Jean Van de Velde set the bar for Open Championship chokes extraordinarily high.


I'm staying optimistic:

- Phil might run off 6 birds in a row on the back and follow it up with a 62 or so in the fourth round

- DiMarco's mangled hand grip rolls just enough birdies in to fend off the Tiger.


Tiger has just been hitting the ball to damnably straight, he's overdue for something in the trees

[Bill Murphy]

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I'm staying optimistic:

- Phil might run off 6 birds in a row on the back and follow it up with a 62 or so in the fourth round

- DiMarco's mangled hand grip rolls just enough birdies in to fend off the Tiger.


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There's no hope for anyone other than the top three. CDM is defo a horse for this course; just seems to fit his game perfectly. He didn't come thru at Whistling Straits or the Match Play, but he's playing great right now. But if Tiger stays hot, it'll go just like Doral did.

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Tiger has just been hitting the ball to damnably straight, he's overdue for something in the trees

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I think that was Thursday. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Bill Murphy]

Tiger beats DiMarco on first playoff hole.

[Eurotrash]

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There's no hope for anyone other than the top three.

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I agree, I was just joking.. I'm a total Mickelson homer, so it's tough for me to see him right in the thick of it this morning only to fall out of contention by the afternoon.


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But if Tiger stays hot, it'll go just like Doral did.

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I can only agree with this, except I really don't think Bjorn has the horses to run this race.

I'm just praying that the claw-grip leads to a new Masters champion.

[andyfox]

Tiger, by four strokes.

[nolanfan34]

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Tiger, by four strokes.

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You left out the word BOLD in your subject line.

It's funny, he's behind right now, but I have a hard time picturing him not winning.

[ClaytonN]

That'd hardly a bold prediction.

[B Mando]

I promise his ugly swing will far apart in the 4th round. He has no chance. Look for one of the real golfers to come from behind and teach him how to play on sunday.

[JTrout]

DiMarco will be slipping into a green jacket Sunday evening. There's more to golf than a pretty swing.

[Eurotrash]

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DiMarco will be slipping into a green jacket Sunday evening. There's more to golf than a pretty swing.

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I'm going to second this bold prediction that DiMarco wins.


by a stroke.

[fsuplayer]

despite your loathing of tiger, you are easily one of my top 5 favorite posters.


tiger by 2. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Eurotrash]

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despite your loathing of tiger, you are easily one of my top 5 favorite posters.

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i don't know what to say, fsuplayer.

i never knew you felt that way. /images/graemlins/blush.gif

[fsuplayer]

[ QUOTE ]
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despite your loathing of tiger, you are easily one of my top 5 favorite posters.

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i don't know what to say, fsuplayer.

i never knew you felt that way. /images/graemlins/blush.gif

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i probably should have prefaced that with a witty quote or something, but i am far too lazy to do that.

[Eurotrash]

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i probably should have prefaced that with a witty quote or something, but i am far too lazy to do that.

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/images/graemlins/confused.gif i don't get it.

ty for the kind words about being a good poster, though. I try. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[partygirluk]

Tiger is on a roll.

[holeplug]

Wow!! Can you say over already? Tiger has birded 7 in a row and DiMarco doubled the 10th.

And of course we can't watch any of this because Augusta/CBS is retarded!

[Zoltri]

I cant believe we are missing this. /images/graemlins/mad.gif
He is on pace to possibly break the course record and major tournament record.

[zaxx19]

HOLY CRAP, I JUST AWOKE FROM A PASSED OUT STUPOR AND WOODS IS GOING INSANE.

[Eurotrash]

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I'm going to second this bold prediction that DiMarco wins.


by a stroke.

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I want to change my prediction /images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Eurotrash]

just getting underway. final pairing of Woods (-11) and DiMarco (-8) off at 3 PM. Funny how golf managed to pair Singh and Mickelson who had the spat over Phil's spikes (http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/masters05/news/story?id=2033103)


because Chris DiMarco decided to fold extra early, I'm going to make truly the boldest prediction yet -

based on Tiger's rough finish (bogeying 2 of the last 5), I think he's got big time negative mo'. I think Phil is going to go low today (think 64ish) and Woods has an up and down day, finishing at E. Mickelson defends in one of the greatest Masters finishes since.. well.. last year. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[andyfox]

And Tiger leads by three going into the final round. I may not have given him enough credit.

[Eurotrash]

Not as funny as that one of Phil at Doral, but this made me chuckle

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/AUH122041011_lower.jpg

[B Mando]

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DiMarco will be slipping into a green jacket Sunday evening. There's more to golf than a pretty swing.


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The reason why I comment on his swing is because he is not a pure ball striker. Under pressure his swing will fall apart and will start to hit terrible shots. Not to mention he putts like a clown. I, of course, will look like a giant fool in about 6 hours when he is wearing the green jacket. I just really think he doesnt have what it takes. He has been in this position before and choked twice. I also remember him doing this at the International.


WHOA just checked the scores on tgc...Tiger by three going into the final round. Forget it...Tiger has got this thing by at least 4 shots. Game Over.

[PhatTBoll]

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Funny how golf managed to pair Singh and Mickelson who had the spat over Phil's spikes


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I would love to see Phil brain him with his putter while Vijay was lining one up. Can't CBS slip him a check to make sure this happens?

[B Mando]

I hope they both shoot 40 going out and start [censored] with each other on the back nine. I was looking forward to this sunday but it looks like Tiger is just oging to run away with it. I need some entertainment from phil and vijay...lets throw some gas on the fire kids

[slickpoppa]

Tiger is on fire, but Dimarco has not backed down yet....

[slickpoppa]

ugh, two big birdie opportunities blown by dimarco

[mmbt0ne]

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HOLY CRAP, I JUST AWOKE FROM A PASSED OUT STUPOR AND WOODS IS GOING INSANE.

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Same here. I didn't watch any yesterday to set up for a party, and then I was trashed all night, so no SportsCenter. I just went to ESPN to check on something, and saw Tiger's up by 4. Jebus. I guess he can still pwn with the best of them when his swing works.

[[censored]]

Final Day 13th hole TWoods has a 2 shot lead.

[fsuplayer]

this tourney is awesome.

woods by 1 with dimaro 3 ft for birdie and woods and eagle chance on 15.

[[censored]]

Woods just blew a put /images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Eurotrash]

WOODS COZIED UP AGAINST THE SECOND CUT. SMELLS LIKE 4.


Go Chris. /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

edit: not fringe

[DireWolf]

Wow
unreal chip

[slickpoppa]

wow

[[censored]]

OMG OMG OMG OMG

[Soul Daddy]

[ QUOTE ]
Wow
unreal chip

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Holy [censored]!

[Eurotrash]

I am such a reverse jinx. fcuk.


to quote Garth Algar, "I think I'm gonna hurl" /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Sponger15SB]

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OMG OMG OMG OMG

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That was incredible. Insane. Me and my roomate were flipping out.

[Homer]

And then he follows it up with a horrendous drive on 17.

[partygirluk]

That chip on 16 will linger long in the memory.

[[censored]]

Looks like he is going to lose a shot here on 17.

[Homer]

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Looks like he is going to lose a shot here on 17.

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2 shot swing...

[Eurotrash]

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Looks like he is going to lose a shot here on 17.

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I wouldn't bet on it.. although it'd be pretty sweet if he chunks that chip into the trap

[Homer]

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Looks like he is going to lose a shot here on 17.

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2 shot swing...

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ruh roh

[partygirluk]

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Looks like he is going to lose a shot here on 17.

[/ QUOTE ]

He will do well to bogey the 17th.

[bd8802]

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although it'd be pretty sweet if he chunks that chip into the trap

[/ QUOTE ]

that would have been nice ... but missing the green works too

[[censored]]

[ QUOTE ]
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Looks like he is going to lose a shot here on 17.

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2 shot swing...

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ruh roh

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/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Here we go 18th 1 shot.

[Homer]

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Looks like he is going to lose a shot here on 17.

[/ QUOTE ]

2 shot swing...

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ruh roh

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/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Here we go 18th 1 shot.

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Tiger in 2nd cut, possibly sidehill lie. I think they'll both par, though.

[[censored]]

I think you are right. Dimarrco seems to be slightly wilting so I don't seem him hitting a long put which is what it is going to take.

[fsuplayer]

this thing is over. dimarco just rolled off the 18th green.

gg chris.

[partygirluk]

just had £2 on Di Marco to make things interesting........oh dear, he hits that approach on 18 just a little bit harder and it makes all the difference.

[Homer]

[ QUOTE ]
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Looks like he is going to lose a shot here on 17.

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2 shot swing...

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ruh roh

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/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Here we go 18th 1 shot.

[/ QUOTE ]

Tiger in 2nd cut, possibly sidehill lie. I think they'll both bogey, though.

[/ QUOTE ]

FMP

[mostsmooth]

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this thing is over. dimarco just rolled off the 18th green.

gg chris.

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at least you didnt talk too soon

[[censored]]

Not so fast horrible shot by Tiger.

[Homer]

OMG, that was for the win.

[PhatTBoll]

holy crap. what a kick in the nuts

[partygirluk]

wow, thought that was in for a sec.

[slickpoppa]

almost creamed my pants there

[diddle]

I did

[[censored]]

Christ, I turn away for sec and the damn thing almost ends.

[Homer]

Playoff!

[slickpoppa]

3 years ago tiger makes that

[Homer]

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3 years ago tiger makes that

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hell, he makes it this morning.

[slickpoppa]

playoff baby!!!!

[partygirluk]

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this thing is over. dimarco just rolled off the 18th green.

gg chris.

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you were saying?

[diddle]

CLUTCH

[Homer]

If someone doesn't win it by the 2nd hole, they're going to have to finish tomorrow.

[[censored]]

I want to pick Tiger but he seems to be getting worse not beyter minus the miracle shot.

[Eurotrash]

IN-FCUKING-CREDIBLE

[PhatTBoll]

Wow, what a final round.

The crazy thing is that DiMarco is about 3 total inches away from winning this thing by 5 shots.

[Homer]

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I want to pick Tiger but he seems to be getting worse not beyter minus the miracle shot.

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I can't make up my mind. I have $500 riding on Tiger, yet I want DiMarco to win.

[Eurotrash]

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3 years ago tiger makes that

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It's because of the [censored] wifey!

[Homer]

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I want to pick Tiger but he seems to be getting worse not beyter minus the miracle shot.

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I can't make up my mind. I have $500 riding on Tiger, yet I want DiMarco to win.

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DiMarco is now available at 40 on WSEX. They're essentially saying he's a 3:2 dog on a one-hole playoff, which is pretty nuts.

[[censored]]

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I can't make up my mind. I have $500 riding on Tiger, yet I want DiMarco to win.

[/ QUOTE ]

For some reason this makes my brain spasm.

[partygirluk]

[ QUOTE ]
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I want to pick Tiger but he seems to be getting worse not beyter minus the miracle shot.

[/ QUOTE ]

I can't make up my mind. I have $500 riding on Tiger, yet I want DiMarco to win.

[/ QUOTE ]

DiMarco is now available at 40 on WSEX. They're essentially saying he's a 3:2 dog on a one-hole playoff, which is pretty nuts.

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betfair have it

1.64 woods
2.62 di marco

[Nate tha' Great]

The back nine have turned me into a golf fan.

Or maybe I'm just getting old.

[eric5148]

DiMarco's gonna nail the chip, Tiger will make the bird.

[eric5148]

or not

[ChromePony]

I'm stuck without TV right now, and watching the leaderboard refresh every minute or so is killing me and its a little hard to piece together from all the one line posts. Anyone care to fill me in on what happened, how did Tiger blow it like that??

[mostsmooth]

money

[JinX11]

Boo. /images/graemlins/mad.gif

[eric5148]

Tiger won. He birdied the first playoff hole.

[ChromePony]

Periodic playoff updates such as 'Tiger's in the rough' 'DiMarco's on the green' would be welcome too, if someone's bored.

[Subfallen]

Is the Master's replayed at all? I missed it. /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[[censored]]

[ QUOTE ]
Tiger beats DiMarco on first playoff hole.

[/ QUOTE ]

Are you Fing kidding me?

Got any stock tips?

[ChromePony]

Oh...that was easy. This whole 'live' leaderboard thing must be pretty far behind, thanks.

[eric5148]

I'm sure it'll be replayed on the Golf Channel sometime.

[Eurotrash]

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Tiger beats DiMarco on first playoff hole.

[/ QUOTE ]


nh, sir. vn.

[Clarkmeister]

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Go Tiger!

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[nolanfan34]

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Go Tiger!

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You are the king of going back, finding times that you made a good prediction, and bumping said prediction. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Clarkmeister]

Wasn't a prediction, just my personal rooting interest.

[nolanfan34]

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Wasn't a prediction, just my personal rooting interest.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, it was one hell of a final round, either way.

[Eurotrash]

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Go Tiger!

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boooooo.

/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[B Mando]

I started screaming like that guy from WSOP when tiger holed out on 16. Another funny thing is that all my roommates and myself kept on saying Dimarco was going to hole out on 18 for th birdie...when the ball hit the hole we all went nuts. It was a great tournament...best I have seen in a long time. I was shocked at how well Dimarco handled himself. I thought he played fantastic under the circumstances. I was convinced he was going to shoot 74 or something and not even make it close. Was it me or did Tiger seem WAY too relaxed after he holed out on 16? He started joking on the next tee and almost gave it away on 17 and 18. He also seemed very excited to have won...even more so than usual. I was very happy to see him win for some reason...and very sad for DiMarco at the same time even though I used to think the guy was trash. It was certainly a memorable sunday at the masters.

[Eurotrash]

a member of the Tiger camp?

how do people cheer for that guy.. damn.

[Clarkmeister]

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a member of the Tiger camp?

how do people cheer for that guy.. damn.

[/ QUOTE ]

How can you not cheer for him is a better question.

[nolanfan34]

[ QUOTE ]
a member of the Tiger camp?

how do people cheer for that guy.. damn.

[/ QUOTE ]

I cheer for him the same way I cheered for Michael Jordan. I'm not a Bulls fan, and was never a Jordan fan per se, but I recognize when I'm seeing something special, that I'll tell the grandkids about someday. Tiger is the same way. I want to see history made, and him winning majors is part of that.

[JTrout]

My hats off to DiMarco for making it interesting. 68 (2nd best score of the day) while paired with Tiger was impressive.

As for Tiger- wow. 7 consecutive birdies... and #16...
It should be an interesting summer!

[HDPM]

Exactly. I root for tiger for other reasons too, but seeing him is seeing history made. I get the sense the anti-tiger crowd would have gone to a Salieri (sp?) concert instead of a Mozart concert when they were both alive. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[fsuplayer]

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a member of the Tiger camp?

how do people cheer for that guy.. damn.

[/ QUOTE ]

I cheer for him the same way I cheered for Michael Jordan. I'm not a Bulls fan, and was never a Jordan fan per se, but I recognize when I'm seeing something special, that I'll tell the grandkids about someday. Tiger is the same way. I want to see history made, and him winning majors is part of that.

[/ QUOTE ]

[Eurotrash]

[ QUOTE ]
How can you not cheer for him is a better question.

[/ QUOTE ]


well, I have my reasons. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif I respect his incredible talent and all, and I realize that him breaking Jack's major championship total would be historic and great blah blah, but there's just something about him that I just don't enjoy cheering for. It's like a combination of the Nike "attitude" and sponsorship and the fact that I just didn't really enjoy seeing him dominate the game the way he did in the stretch back around 1999-2001.



Phil is my favorite golfer and I'd much rather see him add to his major championship resume. /images/graemlins/cool.gif I think he's going to take at least the US Open this year.

edit: i should probably clarify here that I do enjoy Tiger's incredible shotmaking ability and that it makes for excellent golf which is great to watch.. i just also enjoy his reactions when he blocks one right into the trees or another fairway. /images/graemlins/wink.gif so when it comes down to it, I'd just rather see somebody else win.

oh, and I'm sure another contributing factor to my dislike of Tiger would be some of the golf commentators' (Lanny Wadkins, looking at you here primarily, but he's not the only one) tendency to deify him during broadcasts; you'd think that Tiger was always getting bad breaks and that he'd never made a bad stroke in his life, and it's only because he's got such "concentration" that he escapes the situations with par instead of a triple.

[HDPM]

Lanny may be guilty, but nantz didn't give Tiger enough credit for the shot on 16 yesterday. "Well he has to win and maybe it is one of the best shots in Masters history...." If he wins it's one of the best shots in golf history. Nantz gets sentimental on a guy barfing up a pimento cheese sandwich into the pine straw, but then downplayed Tiger's shot???????