The Masters Tournament

[govols/cc]

Course looks in great shape, as always. Too bad about the Eisenhower tree. The reporters seem convinced that they will consider putting a bunker in on 17, instead.

Billy Payne said in his press conference that they may do something or may do nothing & something to the affect they'd monitor scoring on the hole.

 

[MphsBlues]

Billy Payne said in his press conference that they may do something or may do nothing & something to the affect they'd monitor scoring on the hole.

I saw it. He also said that they enjoy creating challenges that will challenge the timid player. They will do what they want to do. If I remember right, Eisenhower asked them to take the tree, his nemesis, down. His influence wouldn't bring down that tree, although he did get the Eisenhower pond built.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

I saw it. He also said that they enjoy creating challenges that will challenge the timid player. They will do what they want to do. If I remember right, Eisenhower asked them to take the tree, his nemesis, down. His influence wouldn't bring down that tree, although he did get the Eisenhower pond built.

Where did Ike's tree leftover wood go? I figure someone's planning on selling pieces or carvings.

 

[MphsBlues]

Where did Ike's tree leftover wood go? I figure someone's planning on selling pieces or carvings.

I didn't read anything on that. I'm sure they could monetize it pretty easily or maybe send the proceeds to charity.

 

[MphsBlues]

Nice start from Webb Simpson. Blixt doing work, as well.

 

[govols/cc]

Watching a little on Apple TV through iPhone. Found a bug though, when screen auto locks after 30 secs or so it stops on Apple TV.

 

[Lefteye]

Three things are guaranteed in life.

Death
Taxes
And Freddy Couples playing well in the Masters, every year!

 

[GAVol]

Three things are guaranteed in life.

Death
Taxes
And Freddy Couples playing well in the Masters, every year!

That's one of the great things about Augusta National. It's long but still playable for some of the older guys. There's always a player or two on a nostalgia run the first day or two.

 

[Lefteye]

That's one of the great things about Augusta National. It's long but still playable for some of the older guys. There's always a player or two on a nostalgia run the first day or two.

Yeah it definitely adds to the excitement the first day or two. Cool to see a Ben Crenshaw, Sandy Lyle and/or Larry Mize hanging around on the leaderboard.

 

[Vols520]

Espy has to stop w these overly dramatic monologues. So obnoxious.

 

[GAVol]

Espy has to stop w these overly dramatic monologues. So obnoxious.

It's a tradition unlike any other.

 

[vol_in_ar]

nice touch

 

[govols/cc]

Playing golf for a living is rough.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Lefty forgot to show up.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

University of Tennessee sophomore Oliver Goss makes the cut as an amateur!!!!! Outstanding. I think he is the only amateur to make the cut. That means he will be featured in the Butler Cabin for the green jacket ceremony as the lowest am.

Oliver Goss Makes Cut at The Masters - UTSPORTS.COM - University of Tennessee Athletics

 

[vol_in_ar]

Go Vols

 

[shelbyvillevol]

Bubba was out of his mind on the Back 9 today. I think he'll come back to the field tomorrow, though.

 

[GAVol]

About 4 groups have made the turn. Everybody is Even or better for the day.

 

[GAVol]

Gary Woodland is going absolutely nuts out there right now. -7 thru 10 holes?!

 

[govols/cc]

Gary Woodland is going absolutely nuts out there right now. -7 thru 10 holes?!

He fell apart starting at 11

 

[bleedorange0037]

Bubba off to an uneven start today, but he's just now making the turn. He absolutely blistered the back-9 yesterday.

 

[vol_in_ar]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-...st-job-in-golf--augusta-marker-155021216.html

Jeff Knox has a pretty good gig

 

[bleedorange0037]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-...st-job-in-golf--augusta-marker-155021216.html

Jeff Knox has a pretty good gig

Somehow I'm not surprised that Sergio refused to shake his hand after Knox beat him and won their wager.

 

[vol_in_ar]

yep, not surprising

 

[bleedorange0037]

yep, not surprising

Is there some unwritten golf rule I'm unaware of that frowns upon amateurs showing up pros by beating them? It wasn't just Sergio. He was certainly more dickish about it, but Rory also mentioned thinking he would intentionally three-putt so they would end up tied.