The Masters 2014 * Warning Post #19 *

SnowDrifts

Dolph Starbeam

The most famous major of them all is only two weeks away.





2014 Masters Invitees
Bae, Sang-Moon
Bjorn, Thomas
Blixt, Jonas
Bradley, Keegan
Cabrera, Angel
Castro, Roberto
Choi, K.J.
Cink, Stewart
Clark, Tim
Clarke, Darren
Couples, Fred
Crenshaw, Ben
Day, Jason
DeJonge, Brendon
Delaet, Graham
Donald, Luke
Donaldson, Jamie
Dubuisson, Victor
Dufner, Jason
Duke, Ken
Els, Ernie
English, Harris
Ernst, Derek
Every, Matt
Fernandez-Castano, Gonzalo
Fitzpatrick, Matthew
Fowler, Rickie
Furyk, Jim
Garcia, Sergio
Glover, Lucas
Goss, Oliver
Grace, Branden
Haas, Bill
Hanson, Peter
Henley, Russell
Horschel, Billy
Huh, John
Immelman, Trevor
Jaidee, Thongchai
Jimenez, Miguel-Angel
Johnson, Dustin
Johnson, Zach
Kaymer, Martin
Kirk, Chris
Kuchar, Matt
Langer, Bernhard
Lee, Chang-Woo
Leishman, Marc
Luiten, Joost
Lyle, Sandy
Lynn, David
Mahan, Hunter
Manassero, Matteo
Matsuyama, Hideki
McCoy, Michael
McDowell, Graeme
McIlroy, Rory
Mickelson, Phil
Mize, Larry
Molinari, Francesco
Moore, Ryan
Niebrugge, Jordan
O'Meara, Mark
Olazabal, Jose-Maria
Olesen, Thorbjorn
Oosthuizen, Louis
Points, D.A.
Porteous, Garrick
Poulter, Ian
Reed, Patrick
Rose, Justin
Schwartzel, Charl
Scott, Adam
Senden, John
Simpson, Webb
Singh, Vijay
Snedeker, Brandt
Spieth, Jordan
Stadler, Craig
Stadler, Kevin
Stallings, Scott
Stenson, Henrik
Streelman, Kevin
Stricker, Steve
Walker, Jimmy
Watney, Nick
Watson, Bubba
Watson, Tom
Weekley, Boo
Weir, Mike
Westwood, Lee
Woodland, Gary
Woods, Tiger
Woosnam, Ian
Yang, Yong-Eun

RikkFlair

Best thing about this time of the year, if we can match the drama of last year I'm happy.

Of course the build up is all gonna be about will/wont Tiger make it.

BigChap1759

I think it has to be the best major of the year even though I love The Open

slave1

Poults all the way this year, I can feel it in my water

Rikand

This is what the Masters is all about for me!

Loire

Can't wait for this. Seems to be a lot less build up this year, or is that just me (with my saorview box)?

Dbu

Thanks OP, must remember to 'book' the TV

The_Kew_Tour

I cant flipping wait. Nothing beats those 4 days not even Ryder Cup beats it.

FixdePitchmark

well done - ok besides me messing.

How do we keep the headbangers out.
GreeBo is back to himself there, so that will help.

I just love The Master. Remember sitting in my house when we had 2 tvs for the first time and Myles Dungan would be covering it on RTE - It must have been late 80s.

Then none of us will ever forget this. "In your life".

Now we know from the other thread " that the place is only a hilly kip and not much of a course at all "

I can see me watching the course with a bit less respect and expect the lads to be -10 or more. They seem to have made the course a bit more playable. I guess it will depend on how fast the greens are set up.

So from Today's Golfer
Who do you think will Win ?

Rory 26 %
Stension 14%
All Day 13 %
Woods 10 %
Mickelson 6 %
Rose 5 %
Scott 3 %

Seems your only as good as your last collapse.
Hard to see past Day and Rory.

Was really looking forward to a Tiger Rory battle - but that doesn't look like it is on the cards at all.

Undoubtedly there will be a surprise performance - maybe even Garcia can do something, Bubba might come back into it, a Bradley. And of the course the obligatory old lad in the mx on day 1 and 2.

So - green jacket at dry cleaners - a couple of outstanding Reds in the cellar.
Kangaroo ready for champion's dinner.

God, Scott - is one good looking bloke :P

Telecaster58

Jordan Spieth or Dustin Johnson

The_Kew_Tour

1996 was the first one I remember watching on TV. I was off school the next day, but I will always remember Norman's collapse and Faldo's Super Sunday.

Then 1997 and some guy called Tiger blew the field away.

Then came the "Tiger Proof" course. Remember that? Good times.

josie19

Kevin and Craig Stadler? Will that be the first time a father and son will play at the Masters in the same year?

Dbu

Zach, Dustin or Rose (easier the 2nd time)

PARlance

Safa for me, Louis or Charl

Wichita Lineman

My favourite golf tournament. I just love watching The Masters.

FixdePitchmark

Rikand. Class.

That is obviously really - the official theme tune. I know a bit more about The Masters now - but before I was thinking that is just the music they play.

But no - only The Masters would have a theme tune.

Dolph Starbeam

Masters thread in the Gambling Forum is here -> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=89674324#post89674324

GreeBo

As usual, charter rules apply.
To new posters, please read them before posting.

No Stream requests or gambling posts.

Gambling Thread is here

There will be no further warnings given on thread!

The_Kew_Tour

It wont be the same this year without the Eishenhower tree either:(

SnowDrifts

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

It wont be the same this year without the Eishenhower tree either:(

Tiger will be happy at least! I thought they would have transplanted a mature tree in it's place? I guess it hasn't been done.

Any word on Jason Day's thumb injury? He will be up there on the leaderboard come Sunday evening if injury free. Along with Rory.

denishurley

josie19 wrote: »

Kevin and Craig Stadler? Will that be the first time a father and son will play at the Masters in the same year?

That is correct.

The gas thing about Tiger's chip-in in '05 was that it's generally remembered as winning him the tournament but he actually bogeyed the next two holes to allow DiMarco into the play-off.

Loire

GreeBo wrote: »

As usual, charter rules apply.
To new posters, please read them before posting.

No Stream requests or gambling posts.

Gambling Thread is here

There will be no further warnings given on thread!

10/1 that someone will break the rules


Can't wait for first pictures up Magnolia drive and the shots of the stunning azaleas behind the 12th.

Actually, if there was one hole on the course which one would you play? For me, if I was guaranteed a good drive it would the 18th. I'd nearly roll the ball into the bunker and try a Sandy special.

ForeRight

@laoire

I'd love to play the par 3's


I'm very excited about this years event. I just hope Rory can get himself in the mix for the Sunday.

FixdePitchmark

ForeRight wrote: »

@laoire

I'd love to play the par 3's


I'm very excited about this years event. I just hope Rory can get himself in the mix for the Sunday.

I think Rory is going to win this well. 2 or 3 shots.

Only thing that I'm unsure - will Day stay all the way.

ForeRight

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I think Rory is going to win this well. 2 or 3 shots.

Only thing that I'm unsure - will Day stay all the way.

I hope your right. We know he can blow the field away on this course so let's hope he can keep his head going into the Sunday if he is up there.

Loire

ForeRight wrote: »

I hope your right. We know he can blow the field away on this course so let's hope he can keep his head going into the Sunday if he is up there.

You just know that come the 10th on Sunday, if he's in contention, they're gonna show his previous meltdown. It would be soo nice to see him hit a screaming draw down the middle.

Loire

It's funny that one of the console game makers haven't come up with a live play along for the masters....they're gonna show every shot from woods anyway so why not hit your own shot at the same time with a Wii or something...

Mr. Larson

I think it's time Matt Kuchar won. Also, although I'm usually old school when it comes to... Well everything really, I have to say I've become a fan of Sky Sports Masters coverage these last few years. Georgia... On my mind...

RikkFlair

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

1996 was the first one I remember watching on TV. I was off school the next day, but I will always remember Norman's collapse and Faldo's Super Sunday.

Probably my favourite Masters memory, bittersweet really because as a young teen watching it they were probably my 2 idols in golf, along with Seve, and to see one throw it away was heartbreaking, and yet to see the other win it with tears in his eyes when most thought he didn't have another major in him, was special. Amazing moment as they embraced each other on the last green, nobody remembers Phil finished 3rd:pac:

icesnowfrost

Possible winners- Jamie Donaldson and id love Miguel angle Jimenez to win

Keano

I cannot wait but I've to go to a wedding on the Saturday! So going to miss a lot of moving day

PARlance

Looking forward to the Par 3 comp myself... love that Smirk on GMac... the pr*ck with it all

Barnaboy

Favourite masters memories for me... first of all, there's not an event anything like it. It's without doubt my favourite weekend of the year. I've watched every Masters from about 1987, remember that outrageous chip in from Larry Mize, then in 88 it was Woosnam and 89 was Sandy Lyle (or maybe the other way around?). Seemed the Brits just owned the tournament back then. Part of the attraction was staying up late on the Sunday night with my dad absolutely engrossed by the beauty of the course and the brilliance of the golf.

Being honest though the moment of them all for me was the absolutely outrageous chip in on 16 from Tiger in 05 or 06?

I promise myself that I will be there for the tournament once before I die! No tournament comes close. Can't wait!

Barnaboy

PARlance wrote: »

Looking forward to the Par 3 comp myself... love that Smirk on GMac... the pr*ck with it all

oh and she can caddy for me anytime she wants

vienne86

My favourite tournament, except perhaps for the Ryder cup. Even organised to be back from holidays for it! This is one of my main reasons for hanging on to Sky Sports. Bring it on!

Benny Cake

Barnaboy wrote: »

oh and she can caddy for me anytime she wants

I'm sure she'd be married to gmac even if he wasn't a pro golfer...
#truelove

Degag

One of my favourite Master moments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHzhAzYlRUY

Deeper Blue

Degag wrote: »

One of my favourite Master moments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHzhAzYlRUY

That was brilliant alright but didn't he miss the putt? Open to correction on that. Had money on Westwood that year so it was probably the only time I didn't want Phil to win!

Danny dyers double

Only been playing and watching Golf less then 2 years but like everyone else on here i'm hooked . Really looking to this , plan on not moving from the sofa for 4 nights and am debating taking Monday off work so I could enjoy the Sunday evening with a few beers .

Would love to see Rory do it or Phil because I think he is a great role model for the sport , he seems to play the game with a smile on his face which is not always easy to do .

Dolph Starbeam

Michelson after withdrawing from the Valero Texas Open during the 3rd round, pulled or tweaked some muscle. Sounds like he should be ok for the Masters but not sure he'll be 100%.

Unglika Norse

SnowDrifts wrote: »

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Same hole 8 Weeks ago,

FixdePitchmark

Ok - I think Rory needs to be 2 or 3 shots up going into last day.
He will win it from there.


All guess work. But.

Wombatman

josie19 wrote: »

Kevin and Craig Stadler? Will that be the first time a father and son will play at the Masters in the same year?

Yeah. Looking forward to seeing the Walrus and the Smallrus out there.

ForeRight

Just looking on paddy power there and they have odds on Harrington for this.


He isn't in it? Or is he?
I'm confused.



P.S greebo boss this isn't a betting post of course

SnowDrifts

ForeRight wrote: »

Just looking on paddy power there and they have odds on Harrington for this.


He isn't in it? Or is he?
I'm confused.

Unless he wins next weekend, he will not be there.

Rikand

If zach Johnson gets the putter going he could be a real threat. Former winner and he's striking the ball really well in Texas this week

denishurley

icesnowfrost wrote: »

Possible winners- Jamie Donaldson and id love Miguel angle Jimenez to win

I don't know why, but I'd be surprised if Donaldson ever won a major

FixdePitchmark

Jimenez - not a chance.

Donaldson could surprise - but must be his first time there ?


Edit :

NO was cut last year when playing well in all other majors.

Dolph Starbeam

denishurley wrote: »

I don't know why, but I'd be surprised if Donaldson ever won a major

There has been much bigger surprises. Quality player and definitely capable of winning a major imo.

FixdePitchmark

YayaBanana wrote: »

There has been much bigger surprises. Quality player and definitely capable of winning a major imo.

He could go very well in this year's Open Championship.