TFSF Golf Thread

[ChicagoFats]

Congrats to Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes, co -winners of the 2022 par 3 contest.

 

[denn]

Kinda funny Tiger is playing in Footjoys for the first time in his career. Needed the stability that NIKE doesn’t have.

He is at the end of his career now. He can start wearing quality products. Nike is awful IMO. I personally wear nothing but FJ's. I also have a deal with them of sorts so I pay little to nothing for their gear, so that helps but I would never wear Nike shoes for golfing. I value being able to walk without pain after wearing a pair of shoes.

 

[denn]

Congrats to Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes, co -winners of the 2022 par 3 contest.

Canadian invasion of the par 3 contest

 

[LVRebel]

Not this year but I do have a few friends that are in Augusta for the week.

I'm going to have to try to make that trip at some point in the future. Would be a cool experience for sure.

 

[denn]

I'm going to have to try to make that trip at some point in the future. Would be a cool experience for sure.

Do it! You will love every minute of it. I am lucky to have been there more than I probably deserve but I am not apologizing one second for that. : )

 

[LVRebel]

Do it! You will love every minute of it. I am lucky to have been there more than I probably deserve but I am not apologizing one second for that. : )

How does that process work? Is it open to as many people want to come? Or do they have a ticket lottery or something? I'd imagine costs of lodging and everything is insane for the masters week, and especially Thursday - Sunday.

 

[denn]

How does that process work? Is it open to as many people want to come? Or do they have a ticket lottery or something? I'd imagine costs of lodging and everything is insane for the masters week, and especially Thursday - Sunday.

One of the only perks of being a member of the PGA of America is you can get into the Masters with your PGA section card. With a guest.

Housing is expensive if you are fortunate to get tickets. I would suggest going to the Masters web site to find out to get tickets. It is a lottery of sorts. You will need to fill out an application for that chance. Try and do it as soon as open the application process.

 

[Cre8ive]

Masters weekend, also known as the best weekend of the year, is approaching us. The big story of course is that Tiger Woods has announced that he will play this weekend. He says his swing is fine, but he may have trouble with walking long distances. Woods, of course, was in an infamous car accident a couple years ago and had metal rods and screws placed in his foot and claims to still be in the recovery process. Tiger has immaculate knowledge of the course in Augusta and this should help him stay competitive if, and only if, he is hitting the ball well. It will be interesting to see if he has the stamina to stay competitive for 4 rounds. The weather looks to be on the chilly side which won't do his leg any favors. 24 hours before his tee time the odds are hovering around 75-1 that woods can win the tournament.

Also of note is that Phil Mickleson is absent from this years Masters with many speculating he has been suspended by the PGA tour for disparaging comments directed their way by Phil. Phil flirted with an offer from a Saudi Arabia backed tour and launched some harsh criticism of the PGA tour and called them greedy with their media rights. Some players have said they have tried to contact Phil but he has gone dark. No update from him lately.

Coverage of the Par 3 contest starts at noon today on Masters.com.

Who ya got?

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The KING of all golf tournaments is upon us. It is one of the greatest displays of athletic talent the planet has to offer. And the fact that Woods is playing makes it all the more an event to remember.

 

[denn]

The KING of all golf tournaments is upon us. It is one of the greatest displays of athletic talent the planet has to offer. And the fact that Woods is playing makes it all the more an event to remember.

I love the Masters like anyone else but IMO the king of all the tournaments is the British Open.

I agree with the part about Tiger. Someone said he doesn't move the needle in golf....he is the needle.

 

[Shaun52]

Who we got as outright winner?

 

[GarnetPild]

How does that process work? Is it open to as many people want to come? Or do they have a ticket lottery or something? I'd imagine costs of lodging and everything is insane for the masters week, and especially Thursday - Sunday.

Lots of people around here apply every year for practice round and tournament tickets. Most years they don't get them, but if you apply every year, you'll get at least practice round tickets once in awhile. Still gets you in the gate to see the course and take it all in.

The first time I went, I was in my early 20s and didn't want to spend the money but a friend of mine said lets drive down and see if we can score tickets on a practice day. We found 2 older gentlemen walking out after lunch and bought their passes for $20! That was cool as shit.

 

[ttyh]

Here is the fivesome I am running in my pool:

Justin Thomas
Russell Henley
Jordan Spieth
Patrick Reed
Cameron Smith

Can't wait. It's like Christmas Eve. LFG!

 

[ChicagoFats]

How does that process work? Is it open to as many people want to come? Or do they have a ticket lottery or something? I'd imagine costs of lodging and everything is insane for the masters week, and especially Thursday - Sunday.

Best way is to know someone with tickets. If you don't know someone then there are places to buy a badge for the day but expect to pay through the nose. Not sure what the going rate is lately but The Masters doesn't like the idea of re-selling the tickets that much and so I think they make it difficult. If you go in and act like a jackass and get thrown out, then whoever owns the badge you are using will lose their access forever. Also, the same badge or ticket is used throughout the tournament so if you want to go on a Friday then you will need to get that badge back to someone by the end of the day so it can be used the rest of the weekend. Beware the scams.

You can drive about an hour and fifteen minutes and stay in Columbia, SC where there should be plenty of decently priced housing.

 

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[LVRebel]

In. Going to have this running on the online stream all day. I'm sure the work productivity is going to be solid.

 

[BLatta12]

Tiger Tees off now

 

[LVRebel]

Just flipped it over to the featured groups to see Tiger's drive on #1. Didn't look too good.

 

[LVRebel]

Tiger's drive came in at 264 yards. Wow, pretty short. Curious if that's going to be the norm for him this round, or if he just mishit it.

 

[ChicagoFats]

Tiger's drive came in at 264 yards. Wow, pretty short. Curious if that's going to be the norm for him this round, or if he just mishit it.

That first tee your ball lands directly into a solid up-hill. Not going to get a ton of roll. How far was he behind the competition?

 

[d-tiger45]

Best day of the year: Masters and MLB opening day

 

[LVRebel]

That first tee your ball lands directly into a solid up-hill. Not going to get a ton of roll. How far was he behind the competition?

Can't remember exactly, but Nieman landed his ball in the bunker, probably 20 yards up from Tiger.

 

[ChicagoFats]

Can't remember exactly, but Nieman landed his ball in the bunker, probably 20 yards up from Tiger.

Nice par save for TIger.

Hard to see him walk with a limp. Its not a bad limp but you can definitely tell.

 

[LVRebel]

Oosthuizen grabs his back and squats down after his 2nd shot on #2. Didn't look great for him.

 

[LVRebel]

Tiger at even par after 4. Looks to be playing it very conservative and content to get pars.

 

[LVRebel]

After a bogey on 1, Niemann looking solid with back to back birdies to get to 1 under through 4

 

[ttyh]

Cam Smith with a double on 1. Not a good start.

edit: then a birdie on 4. Stabilized.

 

[ttyh]

Oosthuizen grabs his back and squats down after his 2nd shot on #2. Didn't look great for him.

Anything to this?

 

[ChicagoFats]

Anything to this?

He laid up on the following hole(the commentator made note, but did not relate it to his back injury), but seems to be fine since then.

 

[GarnetPild]

Not watching but those greens have to be nice and soft today after all that rain last night. I bet Augusta got a few inches.

 

[LVRebel]

Tiger nearly with an Ace on 6! Will have a tap in birdie

 

[d-tiger45]

Tiger blowing it on 8. Par 5 and Has 10 feet for par

 

[ttyh]

Cam really has it going following the double on 1. At the turn he is on top of the leaderboard at -2. Impressive.

 

[LVRebel]

What a shot by Niemann for eagle on 9. Knocked it in from just over 100 yards out!

 

[ChicagoFats]

What a shot by Niemann for eagle on 9. Knocked it in from just over 100 yards out!

Holes out on #9 to take the lead. Great shot.

Oosthuisen with a difficult put here too.

 

[ChicagoFats]

Tiger basically shanked one on #14 drive. Not sure what happened.

Oousthuisen is showing some back issues, score not holding up well.

Scottie scheffler playing really well today. Just sank a birdie put on #12 to tie for the lead at -3

 

[LVRebel]

Just got back to my computer in time to see Tiger with the birdie. Nice putt. Smith looking really strong at -6.

 

[ttyh]

Tiger roar on 16 was cool.

 

[ttyh]

Little fuckin' Danny Willett.

 

[LVRebel]

What just happened with Tiger, getting to move his ball? Was there a problem with the ground in that area or something?