Golf: 2022 Masters Tournament - 'Game-Time Decision' Edition

[Dakota Sioux]

Im takes the lead at -5. These late guys will have the advantage tomorrow in the morning with less wind. Going to be interesting

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Massively disappointed in Brooks. I get home from work and he's at -2 with one arm already slipped inside the jacket. Now, we have nothing. Guess I'll have to settle for a less interesting storyline tomorrow, such as Tiger being 4 shots back. Sigh!

 

[EpochLink]

The sooner Tiger bows out the better. Sorry not sorry, but the sport can't complain about not having big stars known to the general public then turn around and show every time Tiger takes a step instead of showcasing the young stars on Tour.

Tiger Woods draws fan interest, TV ratings, merchandise, people of all ages want to pick up a golf club and shoot some rounds. As much as Golf has other stars playing on tour, none can hold the power of the movement like Tiger Woods can.

I'm watching the Masters because of Tiger Woods, love him or hate him this man has done the game of Golf to heights it will never reach again.

 

[Elvis P]

^ It should read "has taken the game of golf to heights it will never reach again".

 

[daver]

The sooner Tiger bows out the better. Sorry not sorry, but the sport can't complain about not having big stars known to the general public then turn around and show every time Tiger takes a step instead of showcasing the young stars on Tour.

I find it funny that people are so taken aback by a fan (sorry, patron) not drinking the kool aid that is being forced down their throat.

I could care less about TV ratings or that players make more money because of him, like any professional sport, pro golf it exists solely for my entertainment and I am not entertained by the over the top coverage of Tiger,

 

[daver]

At least you don't think the world revolves around you.

Said by someone who naively thinks it doesn't.

Sounds like you are trying to imply that Golfchannel is doing something for the greater good with their coverage of Tiger rather than something that is 100% for their own benefit.

 

[John Price]

Let's be honest the only reason most of us are watching is for Tiger.

Go look at the ratings of the majors where Eldrick did not participate. He singlehandedly makes the game watchable.

Is it fair? No. But it's a great story.

 

[GKJ]

A lot of the gravatas of Tiger was that he was so dominant. There was a reason they were 'Tiger-proofing' courses. They ain't doing that for anyone else these days. No one has been able to grab the mantle - and do so at the same age Tiger did. People grew up with Tiger. Phil also was part of that as either a foil, or his own unique story. Some years ago someone tried to argue that Jordan Spieth was that next guy and supposedly drew some big rating when Phil was around. Oops.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

When If Hovland figures out how to chip at at least a Mackenzie Tour level, it might be game over for everybody else.

 

[MMC]

 

[Elvis P]

I entered a majors pool where you selected 4 golfers. He was one of my four. My other 3 are Paul Casey and Ian Poulter who are not there, and Christiaan Bezuidenhout.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

I may be eating crow. Tiger just having a terrible start and now has to worry about making the weekend

 

[MMC]

Hole in one for Stewart Cink on 16

 

[GKJ]

Too bad Tiger is gone. Would’ve been nice to see him in it. I haven’t seen it but I was wondering if the wind would be too much.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Scheffler is on another f***ing level. I can't imagine what it's gonna be like if he wins this...

Brooks "hasn't peaked in majors yet" Koepka with a turd showing so far.

 

[Elvis P]

Scheffler is on another f***ing level. I can't imagine what it's gonna be like if he wins this... Brooks "hasn't peaked in majors yet" Koepka with a turd showing so far. He's fun to watch when he's on but

Before the start I picked Scheffler to win in this thread. Tiger is not gone. He's tied for 19th and made the cut at +1.

 

[MMC]

Lol @ Bryson, Koepka, Spieth, and Xander all missing

 

[MVP of West Hollywd]

Scheffler is a terminator

 

[daver]

Scheffler is a terminator

I haven't watched enough of him yet. What is his strength? Or he is just on a super hot streak?

 

[MVP of West Hollywd]

I haven't watched enough of him yet. What is his strength? Or he is just on a super hot streak?

Same in terms of not watching a ton of him this year, but physically he looks the part as a fairly big and strong guy, he is in top 25 in driving distance this year, and also top 20 in putting. Yesterday he impressed me turning some holes around after the initial bad shot which was demoralizing for someone cheering for the lead to shrink, such as a par 5 where he hit it as far to the right as anyone was going to on his 2nd shot, and then actually still got a birdie.

 

[MVP of West Hollywd]

GG

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

What's everyone's opinion on the extra 20 yds on 15?

I've heard rumors that in the next couple years they're adding 25-35 yds to 13 as well.

 

[PanthersPens62]

Welp, this has turned into a real snoozefest unless you are a big Scottie Scheffler fan.

 

[Elvis P]

Lol @ Bryson, Koepka, Spieth, and Xander all missing

So is Casey, Poulter, and Louis O. My pick Scottie is still 5 up!

 

[Our Lady Peace]

I haven't watched enough of him yet. What is his strength? Or he is just on a super hot streak?

One of the top iron players out there on tour, hits a lot of greens in regulation. Struggles with driving accuracy but his does hit the ball far. Has a good mental game.

Really struggled with putting consistency until what seems around when Ted Scott joined his bag in November. Best Tour player this season. Been a long time coming knocking on the door over the past couple years for that first win since he's been a full time member.