Masters 2021

[Biffer]

Some round from Rose.

Back 9 was as good as you'll see

From the 8th -

Eagle, birdie, birdie, par, birdie, birdie, par, birdie, birdie, birdie, par

Blimey.

[Dogbert]

The back nine from Rose was phenomenal , Good to see McIntyre bounce back from 4 successive bogeys to post a respectable 2 over for the day , the chip in at the 17th certainly helped

My only other thoughts after watching the coverage last night was how bloody miserable the players seemed.

Maybe the restriction of the spectators made for a flat atmosphere , but their just seemed a total lack of emotion.

To me Sport , especially watching sport, is all about the emotion , the highs and the lows

It was more like watching a Corporate day out , rather than a major sporting event , maybe I'm just getting old , but the lack of characters in golf these days make for a lesser viewing experience

[ScarfaceClaw]

Rose giving it a bit of the opening day Rory and dropping shots for fun. Fallen back to -4.

[dpedin]

Rose giving it a bit of the opening day Rory and dropping shots for fun. Fallen back to -4.

He has calmed down a bit on the back 9 now and settled the ship a little. Wee Bob from Oban is doing ok though, hitting a few birdies now.

[Paddington Bear]

The back nine from Rose was phenomenal , Good to see McIntyre bounce back from 4 successive bogeys to post a respectable 2 over for the day , the chip in at the 17th certainly helped

My only other thoughts after watching the coverage last night was how bloody miserable the players seemed.

Maybe the restriction of the spectators made for a flat atmosphere , but their just seemed a total lack of emotion.

To me Sport , especially watching sport, is all about the emotion , the highs and the lows

It was more like watching a Corporate day out , rather than a major sporting event , maybe I'm just getting old , but the lack of characters in golf these days make for a lesser viewing experience

Fleetwood’s reaction to his hole in one was pretty non plussed. A Ryder Cup without crowds would be a disaster

[Biffer]

McIntyre going even par into the weekend is fantastic for a first Masters. A top 20 finish your first time would be remarkable. Martin Laird firmly making the cut as well.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Rose giving it a bit of the opening day Rory and dropping shots for fun. Fallen back to -4.

He has calmed down a bit on the back 9 now and settled the ship a little. Wee Bob from Oban is doing ok though, hitting a few birdies now.

Great back 9 and he finishes at even for the day. Didn’t see that one coming.

[Biffer]

If you go on to the Masters website you can watch every shot every player has played this year.

[ScarfaceClaw]

If you go on to the Masters website you can watch every shot every player has played this year.

I’m not sure I have the data allowance for Rory’s efforts.

[Ymx]

[Openside]

If you go on to the Masters website you can watch every shot every player has played this year.

I’m not sure I have the data allowance for Rory’s efforts.

outstanding

I just don't think Rory has it between the ears.

[Biffer]

The drone shots are making the course look even more beautiful than usual.

I think the 12th at Augusta is the most gorgeous golf hole on the planet. Stunning.

Two under from Bob McIntyre today. Great performance.

[fishfoodie]

Moving day, & greens that are very receptive, after a bit of rain. These are the conditions that will reward the bravest players

[fishfoodie]

Compare the body shape of DeShambles & Zalatoris !

[Biffer]

Can't wait for DeChambeau to try his muscle game around Carnoustie. It'll be hilarious.

[Ymx]

Blimey, I missed the last of it last night after the lightning. The Japanese chap must have torn the course a new one to get to that position.

[Blackmac]

Can't wait for DeChambeau to try his muscle game around Carnoustie. It'll be hilarious.

Yep, I would imagine the first few times he is hacking out sideways he will see the error of his ways. What amazes me is that McIlroy seems to have wrecked his swing seeking to emulate him.

[dpedin]

Blimey, I missed the last of it last night after the lightning. The Japanese chap must have torn the course a new one to get to that position.

He played brilliantly firing in irons from everywhere to within a few feet. He can't possibly play like that again but all he has to do is play solid and the jacket is his!

[fishfoodie]

Nice to see the patrons give Matsuyama the applause he deserves arriving at the 12th tee.

It's well deserved; he looks like this is his 10th Masters, he's nerveless

[Grandpa]

The drone shots are making the course look even more beautiful than usual.

I think the 12th at Augusta is the most gorgeous golf hole on the planet. Stunning.

Two under from Bob McIntyre today. Great performance.

I like the 13th....

But a question about the 10th... that huge bunker about 100 yards from the green.. what is the point of it? Never seen anyone in it?

[Sandstorm]

The drone shots are making the course look even more beautiful than usual.

I think the 12th at Augusta is the most gorgeous golf hole on the planet. Stunning.

Two under from Bob McIntyre today. Great performance.

I like the 13th....

But a question about the 10th... that huge bunker about 100 yards from the green.. what is the point of it? Never seen anyone in it?

Catches amateurs, not the Pros

[Grandpa]

The drone shots are making the course look even more beautiful than usual.

I think the 12th at Augusta is the most gorgeous golf hole on the planet. Stunning.

Two under from Bob McIntyre today. Great performance.

I like the 13th....

But a question about the 10th... that huge bunker about 100 yards from the green.. what is the point of it? Never seen anyone in it?

Catches amateurs, not the Pros

You'd have to be a pretty poor amateur to end up in it too?

Dunno... just seems odd with the rest of the course set up to really test the world's best...

[Biffer]

Nobody putting their hand up today, bit of a disappointment.

McIntyre tied for 12th, fantastic first Masters.

[fishfoodie]

Nobody putting their hand up today, bit of a disappointment.

McIntyre tied for 12th, fantastic first Masters.

Is that good enough to get him an automatic invite back for next year ?

Great result, regardless !

[Saint]

Nobody putting their hand up today, bit of a disappointment.

McIntyre tied for 12th, fantastic first Masters.

Is that good enough to get him an automatic invite back for next year ?

Great result, regardless !

Top 12 including ties qualify for next year

[Grandpa]

Schauffele... gotta feel for him.. having his heart ripped out and stomped on courtesy of the 16th...

[fishfoodie]

Nobody putting their hand up today, bit of a disappointment.

McIntyre tied for 12th, fantastic first Masters.

Is that good enough to get him an automatic invite back for next year ?

Great result, regardless !

Top 12 including ties qualify for next year

That's what I thought; & it's a cracking result.

Knowing you've got a spot in the premiere Major; regardless of how anything else goes; is a tremendous bonus.

[Dogbert]

$250K not a bad bonus either for finishing 12th

[fishfoodie]

That's where you want to be on the 18th; two strokes for the win

[fishfoodie]

Magnificent win; almost Tigeresque

[Biffer]

$250K not a bad bonus either for finishing 12th

24 years old, over $4million in prize money, from only 2 and 1/2 years on tour, and one of those was the pandemic year.

[Blackmac]

$250K not a bad bonus either for finishing 12th

24 years old, over $4million in prize money, from only 2 and 1/2 years on tour, and one of those was the pandemic year.

The world golf ranking is odd. He has tied 9th and 12th in the last three weeks at two of the worlds biggest tournaments yet his ranking doesn't change, apparently because he hasn't played in them before so is not gaining or losing points.

[Ymx]

Magnificent win; almost Tigeresque

He nearly bottled it. But blimey the pressure must be huge.

[Biffer]

Magnificent win; almost Tigeresque

He nearly bottled it. But blimey the pressure must be huge.

Luckily for him, Schauffele, Rose, Spieth, Conners, Leishman all bottled it leaving the only pressure to come from a 24 year old rookie. Disappointing that none of them could shoot a 67 / 68 / 69 to make it an exciting day of golf. Rahm shot a 66, so it was possible.

[Insane_Homer]

Really happy for Matsuyama.

15th was a big mistake, Zander let him off at the 16th. Glad I stayed up for it.

[dpedin]

Great win! Pleased for the guy, works hard and the back 9 holes he played in round 3 was some of the best iron play I have seen. He deserved it.

[Openside]

The drone shots are making the course look even more beautiful than usual.

I think the 12th at Augusta is the most gorgeous golf hole on the planet. Stunning.

Two under from Bob McIntyre today. Great performance.

I like the 13th....

But a question about the 10th... that huge bunker about 100 yards from the green.. what is the point of it? Never seen anyone in it?

Quite and such a difficult shape to maintain

[Ymx]

Really happy for Matsuyama.

15th was a big mistake, Zander let him off at the 16th. Glad I stayed up for it.

Yeah. I can’t believe he didn’t capitalise from Matsu on the 15th. Took the pressure right off him again.

[Openside]

Really happy for Matsuyama.

15th was a big mistake, Zander let him off at the 16th. Glad I stayed up for it.

Yeah. I can’t believe he didn’t capitalise from Matsu on the 15th. Took the pressure right off him again.

Yup hitting first if Xander had come down off the hill on 16 I reckon Hedeki would have hit the all stations panic button!!