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DC Gmen Fan : 4/14/2019 8:07 am
Hopefully an epic Sunday in Augusta!
Gonna miss most of it due to work  
DC Gmen Fan : 4/14/2019 8:08 am : link
Thanks to the earlier times.
Masters  
BigBlueinDE : 4/14/2019 8:13 am : link
Sunday with several people within a few strokes of the lead makes for a great sports day.
I know it's weather related and I might be in the minority...  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 8:16 am : link
But I wish it was the usual mid afternoon Sunday tee times. I love being at the bar around 7 or so with some buddies and it coming down to the wire.
RE: I know it's weather related and I might be in the minority...  
Danny Kanell : 4/14/2019 8:20 am : link
In comment 14385625 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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But I wish it was the usual mid afternoon Sunday tee times. I love being at the bar around 7 or so with some buddies and it coming down to the wire.


Agreed. It’s also going to bleed into the Islanders game so I’m gonna have quite a conflict at noon. I’m probably gonna set up a second TV.
Presume one or two of the guys at the -7 to -9 groups  
Jimmy Googs : 4/14/2019 8:20 am : link
will go low and jump onto top of the leaderboard by back nine.

Did I hear right that Molinari only has 1 bogey all week?


weather wont  
Dankbeerman : 4/14/2019 8:47 am : link
effect Molinari as much. he is such a tacticion. Fairway, green, put. He will make a couple birdes but hes really always tapping in for par. Bogey free in th open last year was incredible now only 1 so far this week. He just doesnt give back strokes. Finau is so streaky but think he could be held in check with worse conditions.

Tiger could throw a wrench in but he has to shoot -4 or better as I would count on molinari shooting under par today
I think it will be Molinari  
section125 : 4/14/2019 8:57 am : link
or Koepka. Tiger not quite putting well, but that can all change on any given day/weekend.
Tiger effs up his  
section125 : 4/14/2019 9:43 am : link
drive on #2.

Phil misses an eagle from 215 yards - less the 1/4 short of hole. Ball is leaning over the hole.
Wow, that front is  
section125 : 4/14/2019 9:57 am : link
blowing through Atlanta and by my estimate will be there in about 2 hours maybe 3 at most. Looks very strong.
RE: Tiger effs up his  
section125 : 4/14/2019 9:59 am : link
In comment 14385714 section125 said:
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drive on #2.

Phil misses an eagle from 215 yards - less the 1/4 short of hole. Ball is leaning over the hole.


But comes back and pars it.
Everyone in final group  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 10:02 am : link
pars the par 5 second hole.

Letting everyone else creep up.
Tiger with the par save  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 10:03 am : link
After that bad tee shot at 2. IMO, he seems to take a little bit to get going and is better later in the round, at least this week. He needs to keep pace in the mean time and still only two back is doable.

I don't think Molinari is going to "lose" this, someone is going to have to score low and take it from him and win it.
Damn didn’t realize it started so early.  
Oscar : 4/14/2019 10:08 am : link
Will keep tabs on it as long as Tiger is in the mix.
Man wish Phil shot lower yesterday  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 10:11 am : link
He is zoned in today. Another birdie opportunity.
Phil is killing his approach shots today  
beatrixkiddo : 4/14/2019 10:14 am : link
Tiger one shot from tiring the leader.
RE: Phil is killing his approach shots today  
section125 : 4/14/2019 10:26 am : link
In comment 14385752 beatrixkiddo said:
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Tiger one shot from tiring the leader.


Phil just missed that one and Tiger as a long par putt. Misjudged the wind and came up short on 4.
Holy crap, the changes at #5  
section125 : 4/14/2019 10:45 am : link
have made that hole a monster. Crazy undulations on the green making long irons in dicey.
top playes are struggling today  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 10:47 am : link
Molinari with a 3 shot lead. Some guys will need to step it up.
RE: top playes are struggling today  
section125 : 4/14/2019 10:50 am : link
In comment 14385800 dep026 said:
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Molinari with a 3 shot lead. Some guys will need to step it up.


This is why I expect him to win. Molinari hits an awful drive on #5 and makes 4. Tiger hits a smart drive and bogeys. Molinari seems best able to make the least amount of mistakes and has already saved par with two great putts.

And I jinx him on #6.
Tiger  
DC Gmen Fan : 4/14/2019 10:53 am : link
Takes advantage
RE: RE: top playes are struggling today  
BigBlueShock : 4/14/2019 10:55 am : link
In comment 14385802 section125 said:
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Molinari with a 3 shot lead. Some guys will need to step it up.



This is why I expect him to win. Molinari hits an awful drive on #5 and makes 4. Tiger hits a smart drive and bogeys. Molinari seems best able to make the least amount of mistakes and has already saved par with two great putts.

And I jinx him on #6.

Molinari has also now been saved a couple of times by his bad shots hitting spectators, saving him from worse lies
Has happened to quite  
section125 : 4/14/2019 10:57 am : link
a few - saved by the patrons....
.  
Danny Kanell : 4/14/2019 11:02 am : link
The putter is letting Tiger down....again.
RE: .  
section125 : 4/14/2019 11:09 am : link
In comment 14385814 Danny Kanell said:
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The putter is letting Tiger down....again.


Has all week. That putt on 6 would have been huge.
Whoa  
DC Gmen Fan : 4/14/2019 11:11 am : link
Tiger!
could be a two shot swing  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 11:12 am : link
here.
Tiger almost with  
section125 : 4/14/2019 11:12 am : link
the eagle from the fairway at 7.. kick in birdie coming up.
dismal to doable  
section125 : 4/14/2019 11:18 am : link
in one hole..
Molinari struggling now  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 11:22 am : link
Koepka and Woods both 1 back.

.  
arcarsenal : 4/14/2019 11:25 am : link
Pulling for Tiger. I'm still sour towards Molinari for the way he and Fleetwood pushed our shit in @ the Ryder.

He's been outstanding since, though. Credit where it's due.

Small window opened up for Tiger and Koepka though.

Tony F hanging in there too.
What channel is the Masters on?  
GiantJake : 4/14/2019 11:38 am : link
Can't find it!
Two clutch fantastic putts by Molinari and Tiger  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 11:39 am : link
On 8 there. Good stuff.
RE: What channel is the Masters on?  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 11:41 am : link
In comment 14385856 GiantJake said:
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Can't find it!


CBS
Tiger just lagged a 40 foot putt on #9 to 6 inches  
BlackLight : 4/14/2019 11:55 am : link
that seemed like it took a minute and half to get there.
Tiger  
XBRONX : 4/14/2019 11:57 am : link
will get another jacket.
RE: Tiger just lagged a 40 foot putt on #9 to 6 inches  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 11:58 am : link
In comment 14385876 BlackLight said:
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that seemed like it took a minute and half to get there.


For a few of those seconds I thought he left it well short and was going to have a tough par putt and then I thought it was going in! Lol.
RE: Tiger  
section125 : 4/14/2019 12:21 pm : link
In comment 14385878 XBRONX said:
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will get another jacket.


Last two drives are going to kill him (10 & 11)...that was a tremendous putt on #9. I thought he left it short, twice. It just made the 2nd slope.
RE: RE: Tiger  
section125 : 4/14/2019 12:30 pm : link
In comment 14385887 section125 said:
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will get another jacket.



Last two drives are going to kill him (10 & 11)...that was a tremendous putt on #9. I thought he left it short, twice. It just made the 2nd slope.


Damn, almost a birdie after that bad drive on 11. Makes the par and that was huge.

Koepka and Poulter in the Creek off 12..yikes...
Good Lord, Molinari  
section125 : 4/14/2019 12:35 pm : link
in Raes Creek! Tiger goes safe and will have 30 feet. Tony Finau in the Creek! Holy crap..
It's starting to rain  
BlackLight : 4/14/2019 12:37 pm : link
Not a metaphor.
Wow lotta thirsty golf balls the last 15 minutes!  
Stu11 : 4/14/2019 12:37 pm : link
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Tiger with a  
section125 : 4/14/2019 12:43 pm : link
piss poor putt there. Come on man.
RE: Tiger with a  
BlackLight : 4/14/2019 12:47 pm : link
In comment 14385915 section125 said:
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piss poor putt there. Come on man.


Then a ballsy par save.

Wow!  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 12:47 pm : link
Here we go, three tied at the top and four one back. Buckle up!
RE: RE: Tiger with a  
section125 : 4/14/2019 12:48 pm : link
In comment 14385922 BlackLight said:
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piss poor putt there. Come on man.



Then a ballsy par save.


Could be huge....could be huge. he has dug him out of a few holes today....Need a good one at 13.

Lord he hit at tree and out to the fairway!
Couldn't  
AcidTest : 4/14/2019 12:55 pm : link
ask for a better Sunday at the Masters.
Wow.  
section125 : 4/14/2019 1:05 pm : link
Fun

Tiger's Caddie  
Deacon : 4/14/2019 1:13 pm : link
With the NY Giants logo on his yardage book. FTW
RE: Tiger's Caddie  
Mike in NY : 4/14/2019 1:16 pm : link
In comment 14385945 Deacon said:
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With the NY Giants logo on his yardage book. FTW


Maybe it's Stan!
The window for Tiger to win this tournament  
BlackLight : 4/14/2019 1:27 pm : link
is opening. Things are starting to line up.
Dustin  
AcidTest : 4/14/2019 1:30 pm : link
Johnson tied for the lead.
Molinari with a craptastic round  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 1:35 pm : link
This is tigers to lose now.
Whats italian for thirsty golf ball?  
Stu11 : 4/14/2019 1:35 pm : link
.
Molinari lays up on 15  
section125 : 4/14/2019 1:35 pm : link
and puts in the creek. Oh no...
Molinari  
Mike in NY : 4/14/2019 1:36 pm : link
Choking it away. Tiger may win.
Tiger's nerves  
section125 : 4/14/2019 1:38 pm : link
seem best. DJ needs to post that 12 and sit tight. It may come to him.
Still a lot of guys in this...  
rnargi : 4/14/2019 1:38 pm : link
...feel bad for Molinari. If Tiger eagles this hole though, he's got it strangled
RE: Molinari lays up on 15  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 1:40 pm : link
In comment 14385974 section125 said:
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and puts in the creek. Oh no...


The way he was playing I didn't think there was any way he would gag this away. Thought for sure someone would have to play lights out and take it from him.
Tiger played it smart there  
Stu11 : 4/14/2019 1:41 pm : link
Get it tight and get to -13
Ok, Tiger needs  
section125 : 4/14/2019 1:42 pm : link
to stick it on 16.
Told you  
XBRONX : 4/14/2019 1:43 pm : link
Tiger would get the jacket.
Come on Tiger  
Oscar : 4/14/2019 1:44 pm : link
.
Sick  
AcidTest : 4/14/2019 1:46 pm : link
tee shot by Tiger at 16. A birdie puts him at -14. He's in control.
RE: Ok, Tiger needs  
section125 : 4/14/2019 1:46 pm : link
In comment 14385992 section125 said:
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to stick it on 16.


He did it. Thought that might go...
El Tigre with a near ace!  
Stu11 : 4/14/2019 1:46 pm : link
.
Start putting his name  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 1:46 pm : link
on the trophy.

Stan's batting average is back to .000
Goddammit.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 1:46 pm : link
F*ck.
RE: Ok, Tiger needs  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 1:46 pm : link
In comment 14385992 section125 said:
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to stick it on 16.


Damn! Thought for a second he was going to hole that one but what a great clutch tee shot.
Holy fuck that shot  
UConn4523 : 4/14/2019 1:46 pm : link
.
Someone pull the file  
BlackLight : 4/14/2019 1:46 pm : link
with Tiger's jacket measurements. He's got this tournament by the balls.
Love it!  
PhiPsi125 : 4/14/2019 1:48 pm : link
Nobody But Tiger!
RE: Someone pull the file  
section125 : 4/14/2019 1:48 pm : link
In comment 14386007 BlackLight said:
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with Tiger's jacket measurements. He's got this tournament by the balls.


Think it is a 44 long...might need a 46 now.
Damn you Molinari.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 1:51 pm : link
Damn you to hell.
Everyone loves  
Les in TO : 4/14/2019 1:57 pm : link
A good redemption story. Hope Tiger holds on
Good drive on  
section125 : 4/14/2019 1:58 pm : link
17.

But Koepka sticks one on 17..
there's nothing like a roar from the crowd  
PaulBlakeTSU : 4/14/2019 1:58 pm : link
after a roar of a shot from Tiger
Just make two pars  
rnargi : 4/14/2019 1:58 pm : link
And call it a day, Tiger! This is AMAZING.
RE: Everyone loves  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 2:00 pm : link
In comment 14386016 Les in TO said:
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A good redemption story. Hope Tiger holds on


I don't, not when it comes to him.
That close-up of Tiger just now  
BlackLight : 4/14/2019 2:02 pm : link
He looks like he's starting to get misty.
RE: RE: Everyone loves  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 2:02 pm : link
In comment 14386023 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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A good redemption story. Hope Tiger holds on



I don't, not when it comes to him.


If you're a sports fan you have to at least respect and admire the talent. He's truly one of the All Time greats.
Oh, I respect him and admire his talent.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 2:03 pm : link
I'm not an idiot. I just can't stand him. I think he's a jackass of the highest order.
Great golfer  
XBRONX : 4/14/2019 2:04 pm : link
asshole human being.
RE: Oh, I respect him and admire his talent.  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 2:06 pm : link
In comment 14386030 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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I'm not an idiot. I just can't stand him. I think he's a jackass of the highest order.



No problem with that and I know you're not the only one. We all have guys in sports we can't stand, but it's good to know we can all appreciate greatness when we see it.
RE: RE: Everyone loves  
section125 : 4/14/2019 2:09 pm : link
In comment 14386023 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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A good redemption story. Hope Tiger holds on



I don't, not when it comes to him.


There are plenty of those in the world.
RE: RE: Everyone loves  
Les in TO : 4/14/2019 2:10 pm : link
In comment 14386023 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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A good redemption story. Hope Tiger holds on



I don't, not when it comes to him.
what specifically about Tiger do you have an issue with?
3 wood off 18.  
section125 : 4/14/2019 2:13 pm : link
Nice. Safe tee shot.
RE: RE: RE: Everyone loves  
PhiPsi125 : 4/14/2019 2:14 pm : link
In comment 14386037 Les in TO said:
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A good redemption story. Hope Tiger holds on



I don't, not when it comes to him.

what specifically about Tiger do you have an issue with?


Well, clearly it has to be the cursing. Tiger is obviously the only golfer that curses and gets frustrated and it’s off-putting in the gentleman’s game 😜

Oh yeah, probably the infidelity as well.
RE: RE: RE: Everyone loves  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 2:15 pm : link
In comment 14386037 Les in TO said:
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A good redemption story. Hope Tiger holds on



I don't, not when it comes to him.

what specifically about Tiger do you have an issue with?


I don't think I'm alone in reading and seeing stories about him being a complete POS. I feel the same about Jordan. I respect them both as all time greats, but never would root for them in any situation.
If Koepka makes  
section125 : 4/14/2019 2:15 pm : link
this - pressure. If not...the Fat Lady is warming up.
My dad died three weeks ago tomorrow  
BlackLight : 4/14/2019 2:16 pm : link
He loved Tiger - sucks that he missed this.
RE: RE: RE: RE: Everyone loves  
Les in TO : 4/14/2019 2:17 pm : link
In comment 14386040 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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A good redemption story. Hope Tiger holds on



I don't, not when it comes to him.

what specifically about Tiger do you have an issue with?



I don't think I'm alone in reading and seeing stories about him being a complete POS. I feel the same about Jordan. I respect them both as all time greats, but never would root for them in any situation.
do you mind sharing examples of these stories?
RE: My dad died three weeks ago tomorrow  
PhiPsi125 : 4/14/2019 2:18 pm : link
In comment 14386042 BlackLight said:
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He loved Tiger - sucks that he missed this.


Sorry for your loss...but, believe me, he’s watching. Probably right next to you.
RE: RE: RE: RE: Everyone loves  
section125 : 4/14/2019 2:19 pm : link
In comment 14386040 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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I don't think I'm alone in reading and seeing stories about him being a complete POS. I feel the same about Jordan. I respect them both as all time greats, but never would root for them in any situation.


You can do that with plenty of sports guys. Phil is FIGJAM by some. McIlroy a lush. Kuchar a cheap bastid...Reed is a total a$$hole. DJ is a cokehead..
These guys are not saints and should not be expected to be one.
But there is a reason for chocolate and vanilla ice cream.

I root for Tiger.  
PetesHereNow : 4/14/2019 2:26 pm : link
When everyone says you can’t win again and you persevere until you do, that deserves respect.
Congrats to El Tigre.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 2:27 pm : link
Never thought I'd see him win another major. My feelings aside, it is an incredible story.
LOL STAN!!!  
PhiPsi125 : 4/14/2019 2:28 pm : link
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Never thought we'd see this again  
rnargi : 4/14/2019 2:28 pm : link
Way to go TIGER!
Tiger Woods  
dpinzow : 4/14/2019 2:28 pm : link
has won the Masters!
Hi Stan  
UConn4523 : 4/14/2019 2:28 pm : link
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quite a sports moment  
Del Shofner : 4/14/2019 2:28 pm : link
whatever you think of Tiger.
Man -  
section125 : 4/14/2019 2:28 pm : link
how the 1st putt stayed out - that always turns a touch left.

Nice...

Now Stan can go eff himself!
Whatever Stan predicts  
widmerseyebrow : 4/14/2019 2:30 pm : link
Bet hard the other way whenever possible.
Pretty awesome  
Hsilwek92 : 4/14/2019 2:30 pm : link
...
An increase sports moment.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 2:30 pm : link
Dammit.
Awesome  
Oscar : 4/14/2019 2:30 pm : link
Never thought we'd see him win a major again.
Poor Stan  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 2:30 pm : link
He has nothing left.
..  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 2:30 pm : link
*Awesome.
Someone check on Stan  
Mike in NY : 4/14/2019 2:31 pm : link
He might be on suicide watch
He  
AcidTest : 4/14/2019 2:31 pm : link
has an incredible will to win.
As a parent, it was cool to see his interactions with his kids.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 2:32 pm : link
Cool moment they'll remember forever.
RE: My dad died three weeks ago tomorrow  
AcidTest : 4/14/2019 2:33 pm : link
In comment 14386042 BlackLight said:
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He loved Tiger - sucks that he missed this.


Sorry for your loss. RIP. God bless. Prayers to you, your father, and your family.
RE: Pretty awesome  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 2:33 pm : link
In comment 14386064 Hsilwek92 said:
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Yup and just an all time great sports moment.

As a Dad I was stoked for him to be able to do this with his kids there. Just doesn't get any better than that.
That’s one of the coolest sports moments  
UConn4523 : 4/14/2019 2:33 pm : link
in quite some time. Been watching Tiger since I was 10, seeing this is pretty fucking nuts.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Everyone loves  
section125 : 4/14/2019 2:34 pm : link
In comment 14386044 Les in TO said:
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do you mind sharing examples of these stories?


Well, there cheating on his wife as if she didn't exist; the DUI; numerous accounts of his not being nice to kids at tournaments...

Love, like, or hate the guy...  
Deacon : 4/14/2019 2:34 pm : link
this is good for the game of golf.
Sorry for your loss Blacklight.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 2:34 pm : link
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Stan  
Jim in Fairfax : 4/14/2019 2:34 pm : link
Good for Tiger  
Bill in UT : 4/14/2019 2:36 pm : link
He earned it. First major he's won that he didn't lead going into last round. He had a spell on the front where he was hitting his drives into the trees, but on most of them he didn't really get punished. He avoided the costly mistakes that the other guys made on the back.
Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
GiantGolfer : 4/14/2019 2:37 pm : link
This is awesome!
RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
djm : 4/14/2019 2:39 pm : link
In comment 14386084 GiantGolfer said:
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This is awesome!


Let’s not get carried away!

With that said it’s pretty awesome.

Hi Stan!
I assume that will be the highest rated golf tournament ever  
Oscar : 4/14/2019 2:39 pm : link
Unless the time change screwed things up, middle of the day is a little tougher than the evening to attract viewers.
RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 2:41 pm : link
In comment 14386084 GiantGolfer said:
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This is awesome!


Whaaaaaat?
RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 2:46 pm : link
In comment 14386084 GiantGolfer said:
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This is awesome!


Wait for all your hatred for Phil... Tiger winning is bigger than the giants winning the SB?

So you’re just going to admit you hate Phil because you’re a huge Tiger fan? Cause tiger is as much of an asshole as Phil is off the course... haha
Wierd..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/14/2019 2:47 pm : link
to think that a win can actually drop a person's batting average to .000!!!
RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
GiantGolfer : 4/14/2019 2:50 pm : link
In comment 14386094 dep026 said:
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This is awesome!



Wait for all your hatred for Phil... Tiger winning is bigger than the giants winning the SB?

So you’re just going to admit you hate Phil because you’re a huge Tiger fan? Cause tiger is as much of an asshole as Phil is off the course... haha


Are you drunk? What does Phil have to do with what I said? Have another and sleep it off....
RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
GiantGolfer : 4/14/2019 2:52 pm : link
In comment 14386089 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:
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This is awesome!



Whaaaaaat?


Is it crazy to think that golf is a bigger passion of mine than football? My handle is GiantGolfer you know...and Tiger is my favorite golfer.
Awesome to watch  
Sean : 4/14/2019 2:53 pm : link
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That was really fun to watch...  
lono801 : 4/14/2019 2:54 pm : link
I love stuff like this this...stuff for the sports history books

Great fun
Stan on suicide watch  
Bockman : 4/14/2019 2:55 pm : link
TIGER TIGER TIGER!
RE: RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
section125 : 4/14/2019 2:56 pm : link
In comment 14386103 GiantGolfer said:
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Is it crazy to think that golf is a bigger passion of mine than football? My handle is GiantGolfer you know...and Tiger is my favorite golfer.


No. not to me.
Now let’s see Phil win Pebble Beach in June  
Sean : 4/14/2019 2:58 pm : link
& it will be a great year.
Whether you love him or hate him, it's a great day for golf  
Marty in Albany : 4/14/2019 2:59 pm : link
and for sports in general.

I stopped everything that I was doing to watch the last 3 holes. Congrats Tiger!
The great..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/14/2019 3:00 pm : link
thing about sports is how it turns on a dime. How underdogs become champions, how villains can become heroes and how redemption happens.

I rarely pulled for Tiger, even when he was in his prime, but watching him today started to bring back memories of Nicklaus winning when I thought he was ancient.

As the field hit about hole 7, I started hoping tiger would win. Why? Couldn't really tell you. When I don't have a dog in the fight, sometimes I just want to be entertained.

I certainly was today.
Wow! Tiger is (excuse the pun) “On Par” with Eli  
pivo : 4/14/2019 3:03 pm : link
Lovers and haters taking their best shots...

To me (and I’m a lover) a great moment was the 3 second clip after the green jacket presentation when Joey was opening his yardage book and you saw the big Giants NY on the cover. Maybe he’s on BBI?
RE: RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 3:03 pm : link
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This is awesome!



Wait for all your hatred for Phil... Tiger winning is bigger than the giants winning the SB?

So you’re just going to admit you hate Phil because you’re a huge Tiger fan? Cause tiger is as much of an asshole as Phil is off the course... haha



Are you drunk? What does Phil have to do with what I said? Have another and sleep it off....


Never had a drink in my life.

I just find it funny you rip Phil for being an ass off the course and cheer for Tiger who is as much if not bigger one.
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GiantGolfer : 4/14/2019 3:06 pm : link
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This is awesome!



Wait for all your hatred for Phil... Tiger winning is bigger than the giants winning the SB?

So you’re just going to admit you hate Phil because you’re a huge Tiger fan? Cause tiger is as much of an asshole as Phil is off the course... haha



Are you drunk? What does Phil have to do with what I said? Have another and sleep it off....



Never had a drink in my life.

I just find it funny you rip Phil for being an ass off the course and cheer for Tiger who is as much if not bigger one.


And I think LT is the greatest football player of all time, and he is a piece of shit off the field too. Your point is?

You have problems. Get help.
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Danny Kanell : 4/14/2019 3:07 pm : link
That was one of my favorite sports days I can remember in forever. This and the Islanders going up 3-0. Unreal.

Lolstan
Another bonus in this Tiger win for me  
GiantGolfer : 4/14/2019 3:11 pm : link
is the amount of business this will bring my way. No one drives more people into a golf shop than Tiger. Can’t wait to open the doors tomorrow morning. I’m betting that red mock will be sold out by noon tomorrow!
RE: Another bonus in this Tiger win for me  
section125 : 4/14/2019 3:15 pm : link
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is the amount of business this will bring my way. No one drives more people into a golf shop than Tiger. Can’t wait to open the doors tomorrow morning. I’m betting that red mock will be sold out by noon tomorrow!


At least he isn't playing those shitty Nike clubs and balls anymore. Gosh those Nike TW balls were like hitting rocks..
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 3:22 pm : link
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This is awesome!



Wait for all your hatred for Phil... Tiger winning is bigger than the giants winning the SB?

So you’re just going to admit you hate Phil because you’re a huge Tiger fan? Cause tiger is as much of an asshole as Phil is off the course... haha



Are you drunk? What does Phil have to do with what I said? Have another and sleep it off....



Never had a drink in my life.

I just find it funny you rip Phil for being an ass off the course and cheer for Tiger who is as much if not bigger one.



And I think LT is the greatest football player of all time, and he is a piece of shit off the field too. Your point is?

You have problems. Get help.


I have problems cause I called you hypocritical?

I think you’re the one that needs help. Haha.
I root mostly  
pjcas18 : 4/14/2019 3:24 pm : link
for American golfers, without having just one favorite.

If I had to pick, I'm always pulling for Rickie Fowler to win. Just seems like a good dude from what I've read.

but I've liked Tiger since his broke on to the scene in the mid-90's. I also like Phil though, so maybe I'm just not hard core enough fan to only pick one or the other. Not sure if liking those two is akin to liking the Yankees and Red Sox, but whatever. I am in awe after shooting a 105 on a wide open course last week (River Ridge near Mohegan Sun in CT) abd watch the precision with which these golfers can consistently generate.

Even for people who don't like Tiger's personality or off-field behaviors, it's hard for me to understand those who root for him to lose.

I just wish he (and the other American golfers) would be better in the Ryder Cup.

I know the Masters is the crown jewel of golf, but for my money as a fan, I think going to Whistling Straits for the Ryder Cup in 2020 would be more fun.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
section125 : 4/14/2019 3:25 pm : link
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I have problems cause I called you hypocritical?

I think you’re the one that needs help. Haha.


Can you edit the reply so we don't see half a page of replies? It isn't very hard to do.

See.....
Poor Stan  
speedywheels : 4/14/2019 3:25 pm : link
Wrong again!

Lol
Generally I have as much interest watching golf  
BlueLou'sBack : 4/14/2019 3:28 pm : link
as I do watching paint dry.

So of course I went on a nice two hour stroll around the lake, saw deer and a regal red shouldered hawk... Overcast without threat of rain, just about 70°F, very pleased day for a walk.

But coming in just in time to watch Tiger don the green jacket, for the fifth time, I was pretty jazzed for him.

As someone said, he's worked long and hard for this comeback, and he's played well enough to win a major again, but you never know when the opportunity will arise...

Good for him, good for golf.
RE: RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
FrankieR : 4/14/2019 3:29 pm : link
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This is awesome!



Whaaaaaat?



Is it crazy to think that golf is a bigger passion of mine than football? My handle is GiantGolfer you know...and Tiger is my favorite golfer.


You know how I know you're gay? And NTTAWWT.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
GiantGolfer : 4/14/2019 3:32 pm : link
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This is awesome!



Wait for all your hatred for Phil... Tiger winning is bigger than the giants winning the SB?

So you’re just going to admit you hate Phil because you’re a huge Tiger fan? Cause tiger is as much of an asshole as Phil is off the course... haha



Are you drunk? What does Phil have to do with what I said? Have another and sleep it off....



Never had a drink in my life.

I just find it funny you rip Phil for being an ass off the course and cheer for Tiger who is as much if not bigger one.



And I think LT is the greatest football player of all time, and he is a piece of shit off the field too. Your point is?

You have problems. Get help.



I have problems cause I called you hypocritical?

I think you’re the one that needs help. Haha.


Got it. I’ll be sure to ask you who I should root for from now on. Clearly you are very concerned about my likes and dislikes.

I enjoy traveling with my kids to Walt Disney World. Is that acceptable? Or am I a hypocrite for that also because I also like Harry Potter World at Universal? I’ll be waiting patiently for your answer...
Lol  
dep026 : 4/14/2019 3:33 pm : link
I’m happy for your win.
RE: RE: RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
GiantGolfer : 4/14/2019 3:33 pm : link
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Whaaaaaat?



Is it crazy to think that golf is a bigger passion of mine than football? My handle is GiantGolfer you know...and Tiger is my favorite golfer.



You know how I know you're gay? And NTTAWWT.


Super.
You  
AcidTest : 4/14/2019 3:36 pm : link
guys give Stan too much grief.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
FrankieR : 4/14/2019 3:37 pm : link
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Whaaaaaat?



Is it crazy to think that golf is a bigger passion of mine than football? My handle is GiantGolfer you know...and Tiger is my favorite golfer.



You know how I know you're gay? And NTTAWWT.



Super.


Im just messing with you man. Its cool if you like Golf more than football.
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section125 : 4/14/2019 3:37 pm : link
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Whaaaaaat?



Is it crazy to think that golf is a bigger passion of mine than football? My handle is GiantGolfer you know...and Tiger is my favorite golfer.



You know how I know you're gay? And NTTAWWT.


Now why isn't this ban-able?
Oh relax, I was teasing him.  
FrankieR : 4/14/2019 3:40 pm : link
I was surprised like everybody else that he said that a Super Bowl was less important than a Tiger win. Also its a commonly thrown about movie line.

Golfer I didnt mean anything by it other than to bust your balls.
I  
mitch300 : 4/14/2019 3:43 pm : link
Didn’t know you can chew gum on the course. Seem Phil and now Tiger.
RE: Oh relax, I was teasing him.  
section125 : 4/14/2019 3:44 pm : link
In comment 14386175 FrankieR said:
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I was surprised like everybody else that he said that a Super Bowl was less important than a Tiger win. Also its a commonly thrown about movie line.

Golfer I didnt mean anything by it other than to bust your balls.


That could get you fired from work in today's climate.

And so what if somebody likes golf more than football. I'd prefer a Yankees World Series than a Giants Super Bowl.
RE: RE: Oh relax, I was teasing him.  
FrankieR : 4/14/2019 3:46 pm : link
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I was surprised like everybody else that he said that a Super Bowl was less important than a Tiger win. Also its a commonly thrown about movie line.

Golfer I didnt mean anything by it other than to bust your balls.



That could get you fired from work in today's climate.

And so what if somebody likes golf more than football. I'd prefer a Yankees World Series than a Giants Super Bowl.


K. I didnt say it at work. Its a football message board and I engage in guy humor from time to time. Sorry if you were offended.

A major step towards Tiger statistically being golf's greatest  
dpinzow : 4/14/2019 3:49 pm : link
Now it's 15 majors, 2nd all time to the Nicklaus 18, and 81 PGA Tour wins, 1 behind Sam Snead for the record number of total wins. I don't think he has to catch Jack's 18 majors to be GOAT. He could win 1 more major and 7-8 other tour events to be universally regarded as the #1 golfer ever. Tiger also gets credit for beating more difficult fields than Jack did
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section125 : 4/14/2019 3:52 pm : link
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I was surprised like everybody else that he said that a Super Bowl was less important than a Tiger win. Also its a commonly thrown about movie line.

Golfer I didnt mean anything by it other than to bust your balls.



That could get you fired from work in today's climate.

And so what if somebody likes golf more than football. I'd prefer a Yankees World Series than a Giants Super Bowl.



K. I didnt say it at work. Its a football message board and I engage in guy humor from time to time. Sorry if you were offended.


I'm not offended at all and people get fired for the social media postings ....(which I think is stupid btw)
Tiger is also partially responsible  
Oscar : 4/14/2019 3:53 pm : link
For creating those difficult fields. Nobody has done more for the popularity of the sport, and I’m sure more than a few of these younger golfers watched Tiger growing up.
Damn,  
dorgan : 4/14/2019 3:55 pm : link
you guys find a reason to fight about anything.
Great tournament. Some very challenging greens were easier than normal due to the wet conditions and a little less wind than normal.

I'm not a big Tiger fan, but he earned it. When you beat the best on the big stage, you earned the accolades.

a fucking fight on a golf thread  
Jints in Carolina : 4/14/2019 4:03 pm : link
awesome
RE: Tiger is also partially responsible  
Jim in Fairfax : 4/14/2019 4:05 pm : link
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For creating those difficult fields. Nobody has done more for the popularity of the sport, and I’m sure more than a few of these younger golfers watched Tiger growing up.

It’s mostly about the money. In previous generations, you had to win regularly or you wouldn’t win enough money to stay on tour. This led to a smaller group of great players who were driven to be pro golfers.

1988 was the first year even 1 player won $1 million for the year. Last year, 114 players did. It lets a lot more talent stay on tour. Many of them just cruise along on talent, only rarely pressing themselves.
RE: A major step towards Tiger statistically being golf's greatest  
Bill in UT : 4/14/2019 4:12 pm : link
In comment 14386187 dpinzow said:
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Tiger also gets credit for beating more difficult fields than Jack did


Who does he get credit from? Jack played against Palmer, Player, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Trevino, Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Ben Crenshaw, Larry Nelson and Hale Irwin along with a slew of other excellent players
Sorry for getting the thread derailed.  
FrankieR : 4/14/2019 4:23 pm : link
Thought it would get taken the right way.

For what its worth, I rarely watch golf, but tuned in at about noon and ignored the Yanks start to watch. Very happy for Tiger. I think he has been through it all and really enjoyed watching his poise through the back 9.

Does anybody think he can go on another run at more majors? He looked awfully good today.
RE: RE: A major step towards Tiger statistically being golf's greatest  
dpinzow : 4/14/2019 4:25 pm : link
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Tiger also gets credit for beating more difficult fields than Jack did



Who does he get credit from? Jack played against Palmer, Player, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Trevino, Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Ben Crenshaw, Larry Nelson and Hale Irwin along with a slew of other excellent players


11 players shot 10 under or better today. In Jack's era, 10 under more often than not won the tournament, sometimes by several shots
I was @ the Tour Championship @ East Lake last  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 4:26 pm : link
September & my buddy was convinced El Tigre would win the Masters. I counted it up too many brews, but he was right. And Lord is he letting me know today.
I think Tiger can win another one this year  
dpinzow : 4/14/2019 4:29 pm : link
The US Open (Pebble Beach) and the PGA (Bethpage Black) are courses where he has won majors in the past, so his confidence will be sky high
Back in 1986, when Jack won The Masters  
BlackLight : 4/14/2019 4:36 pm : link
for whatever reason, his two U.S. Amateur titles were also treated like majors, and with that Green Jacket, his "official" majors total was 20.


At some point, those stopped being considered Majors, but under the old definition, Tiger already has 18 Major victories to Jack's 20.
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dorgan : 4/14/2019 4:36 pm : link
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Tiger also gets credit for beating more difficult fields than Jack did



Who does he get credit from? Jack played against Palmer, Player, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Trevino, Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Ben Crenshaw, Larry Nelson and Hale Irwin along with a slew of other excellent players



11 players shot 10 under or better today. In Jack's era, 10 under more often than not won the tournament, sometimes by several shots


Does Tiger get credit for the advances in equipment and training regimens too? You are really stretching here. He's great. The fields are tough now. The fields were tough back then too.
I didn't notice this but kind of cool from PFT  
pjcas18 : 4/14/2019 4:47 pm : link
Some people said you could see "Barkley" through the back of the white jumpsuit.



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I’d prefer a more lofty and grandiose way to jam Tiger Woods’ win at The Masters into this space, but I’ll stick with something basic and somewhat obvious.

Woods’ caddie, Joe LaCava, wore a Saquon Barkley jersey under his all-white onesie. The number and name could be seen from the back, through the white exterior. The front of the jumpsuit was unzipped enough to show the blue base color and the top of the number — without the NFL logo that appears at the bottom of the neckline.

Via Golf.com, LaCava has a habit of wearing shirts that pay homage to New York sports teams.

Given that LaCava’s boss won The Masters with LaCava in that jersey, the official blue Barkley may become the match to the red shirt Woods always wears on Sundays.


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RE: I think Tiger can win another one this year  
section125 : 4/14/2019 4:48 pm : link
In comment 14386242 dpinzow said:
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The US Open (Pebble Beach) and the PGA (Bethpage Black) are courses where he has won majors in the past, so his confidence will be sky high


I was thinking that he does well at Pebble, too. I also believe he as more in him. Look at how he improved his driving from the start of the year. His putting is still spotty. Not sure what the stats will show from this weekend, but he won't be that high in putting.
The guy is phenomenal at diagnosing his weaknesses and correcting them. He has been working on those since he figured out his back was ok and he could play. All last year he improved monthly, if not weekly. He was close in the Open and the PGA put by the time he got to East Lake he was about dialed in, but the driver was a weakness. He figured out his shaft was wrong for what he was doing and capable of and replaced it.
I would not be surprised to see his putting improve in the next few tournaments...
He will win a couple more events this year.
This was really an all time classic  
Eric on Li : 4/14/2019 4:53 pm : link
don't recall ever seeing such a stacked group in contention on a back 9 at the same time down the stretch. Koepka, DJ, Tiger, Ricky, Molinari, just insane. Can't help but be really happy for Tiger. Last year all signs pointed towards a major win in the near future, but to do it in this fashion to open the year was special. Pretty sure we can all go back to wondering how many majors he gets beyond Jack, don't think it's a question of if.
RE: RE: I think Tiger can win another one this year  
dpinzow : 4/14/2019 4:53 pm : link
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The US Open (Pebble Beach) and the PGA (Bethpage Black) are courses where he has won majors in the past, so his confidence will be sky high



I was thinking that he does well at Pebble, too. I also believe he as more in him. Look at how he improved his driving from the start of the year. His putting is still spotty. Not sure what the stats will show from this weekend, but he won't be that high in putting.
The guy is phenomenal at diagnosing his weaknesses and correcting them. He has been working on those since he figured out his back was ok and he could play. All last year he improved monthly, if not weekly. He was close in the Open and the PGA put by the time he got to East Lake he was about dialed in, but the driver was a weakness. He figured out his shaft was wrong for what he was doing and capable of and replaced it.
I would not be surprised to see his putting improve in the next few tournaments...
He will win a couple more events this year.


The US Open is really hard to figure because you never know how the USGA will trick up the course. If it wasn't played at Pebble Beach I'd think there's no way Tiger is getting close to winning it, but it's at Pebble and he's far more experienced on that course than anyone else contending for majors except for maybe Phil. Bethpage Black is normally a US Open course but it's hosting the PGA so it won't be as hard to play. So you figure the winner there is going to post a very low score, as long as the weather is OK. The British Open course is probably advantage Rory because it's in Northern Ireland and he's probably played it a lot while most of the other golfers (especially the American players) might be seeing it for the first time
I would actually be surprised if he DOESN'T  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 4/14/2019 4:54 pm : link
win another Major. Huge weight off his back. He's incredibly dialed in & probably the healthiest he's been in ages. He's back.

(Banging head on desk.)
RE: This was really an all time classic  
dpinzow : 4/14/2019 4:57 pm : link
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don't recall ever seeing such a stacked group in contention on a back 9 at the same time down the stretch. Koepka, DJ, Tiger, Ricky, Molinari, just insane. Can't help but be really happy for Tiger. Last year all signs pointed towards a major win in the near future, but to do it in this fashion to open the year was special. Pretty sure we can all go back to wondering how many majors he gets beyond Jack, don't think it's a question of if.


It's very much a question of if. It's probably no better than a 50/50 shot he gets to 17 majors, let alone 18+. These golfers he's going against are ridiculously good, better than a lot of the guys he beat in the past. Time is also against him at 43 years of age and who knows how long his back holds up. One more back injury and that could be it; he was considering retirement after the L5-fusion 2 years ago
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section125 : 4/14/2019 5:01 pm : link
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don't recall ever seeing such a stacked group in contention on a back 9 at the same time down the stretch. Koepka, DJ, Tiger, Ricky, Molinari, just insane. Can't help but be really happy for Tiger. Last year all signs pointed towards a major win in the near future, but to do it in this fashion to open the year was special. Pretty sure we can all go back to wondering how many majors he gets beyond Jack, don't think it's a question of if.



It's very much a question of if. It's probably no better than a 50/50 shot he gets to 17 majors, let alone 18+. These golfers he's going against are ridiculously good, better than a lot of the guys he beat in the past. Time is also against him at 43 years of age and who knows how long his back holds up. One more back injury and that could be it; he was considering retirement after the L5-fusion 2 years ago


Koepka and DJ are probably two guys that will be in every major tournament. If Koepka doesn't plunk it into Raes Creek, he probably wins. (Yes if pigs had wings they would fly.) DJ quietly snuck back into it.
More good players for certain are playing right now.
RE: I didn't notice this but kind of cool from PFT  
FrankieR : 4/14/2019 5:07 pm : link
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I’d prefer a more lofty and grandiose way to jam Tiger Woods’ win at The Masters into this space, but I’ll stick with something basic and somewhat obvious.

Woods’ caddie, Joe LaCava, wore a Saquon Barkley jersey under his all-white onesie. The number and name could be seen from the back, through the white exterior. The front of the jumpsuit was unzipped enough to show the blue base color and the top of the number — without the NFL logo that appears at the bottom of the neckline.

Via Golf.com, LaCava has a habit of wearing shirts that pay homage to New York sports teams.

Given that LaCava’s boss won The Masters with LaCava in that jersey, the official blue Barkley may become the match to the red shirt Woods always wears on Sundays.

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Pj, I dont know if you noticed, but the caddy's note pad had an Giants NY logo dead center and the logos of all four Giants Super Bowls on the cover. Was plain as day.

Very cool rare golf watch for me.
RE: Bigger than a Giants Super Bowl win for me.  
SHO'NUFF : 4/14/2019 5:09 pm : link
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This is awesome!


The fuck???
RE: I didn't notice this but kind of cool from PFT  
jestersdead : 4/14/2019 5:11 pm : link
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Some people said you could see "Barkley" through the back of the white jumpsuit.





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I’d prefer a more lofty and grandiose way to jam Tiger Woods’ win at The Masters into this space, but I’ll stick with something basic and somewhat obvious.

Woods’ caddie, Joe LaCava, wore a Saquon Barkley jersey under his all-white onesie. The number and name could be seen from the back, through the white exterior. The front of the jumpsuit was unzipped enough to show the blue base color and the top of the number — without the NFL logo that appears at the bottom of the neckline.

Via Golf.com, LaCava has a habit of wearing shirts that pay homage to New York sports teams.

Given that LaCava’s boss won The Masters with LaCava in that jersey, the official blue Barkley may become the match to the red shirt Woods always wears on Sundays.

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I was wondering who he was wearing. They discussed it last year at the Masters b/c his yardage book has the NY logo on it.
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RE: RE: This was really an all time classic  
Jim in Fairfax : 4/14/2019 5:12 pm : link
In comment 14386272 dpinzow said:
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It's very much a question of if. It's probably no better than a 50/50 shot he gets to 17 majors, let alone 18+. These golfers he's going against are ridiculously good, better than a lot of the guys he beat in the past. Time is also against him at 43 years of age and who knows how long his back holds up. One more back injury and that could be it; he was considering retirement after the L5-fusion 2 years ago

Agree. Tiger is now the 10th oldest to win a major. Nobody has ever won more than one past his age.
RE: RE: This was really an all time classic  
Eric on Li : 4/14/2019 5:19 pm : link
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don't recall ever seeing such a stacked group in contention on a back 9 at the same time down the stretch. Koepka, DJ, Tiger, Ricky, Molinari, just insane. Can't help but be really happy for Tiger. Last year all signs pointed towards a major win in the near future, but to do it in this fashion to open the year was special. Pretty sure we can all go back to wondering how many majors he gets beyond Jack, don't think it's a question of if.



It's very much a question of if. It's probably no better than a 50/50 shot he gets to 17 majors, let alone 18+. These golfers he's going against are ridiculously good, better than a lot of the guys he beat in the past. Time is also against him at 43 years of age and who knows how long his back holds up. One more back injury and that could be it; he was considering retirement after the L5-fusion 2 years ago


Injury is the only question. Last year he was in contention in 2/4 majors without being able to hit a fairway. Phil is 5 years older and still competes (when he cares enough to). Barring a recurrence of his injury issues, he's going to enter another 10-15 major tournaments as one of the favorites to win. Maybe more.
One of the greatest icons in all of sports  
mattlawson : 4/14/2019 5:28 pm : link
Happy for him. The man is BACK.

stay away from the course this year - they’ll now be flooded with tiger warriors
RE: You  
speedywheels : 4/14/2019 5:43 pm : link
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guys give Stan too much grief.


That asshole has earned every bit he gets...
Joey LaCava has been wearing his Giants gear  
GiantGolfer : 4/14/2019 5:47 pm : link
since he caddied for Fred Couples back in the 80s/90s.
RE: RE: RE: A major step towards Tiger statistically being golf's greatest  
Bill in UT : 4/14/2019 6:10 pm : link
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Tiger also gets credit for beating more difficult fields than Jack did



Who does he get credit from? Jack played against Palmer, Player, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Trevino, Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Ben Crenshaw, Larry Nelson and Hale Irwin along with a slew of other excellent players



11 players shot 10 under or better today. In Jack's era, 10 under more often than not won the tournament, sometimes by several shots


Jack and Ray Floyd each won at -17. Last year, only 4 players were double digits under. Was this year's field 3 times better than last year's? Maybe the soft greens and lower winds had something to do with the scoring. Today's equipment is probably 10 generations removed from Jack's day. Guy's who were driving 250 then would be over 300 now. When everyone can reach the 500 yard holes in 2, scores get better. There are 7 holes at Augusta 495 or longer. There's another handful 440-465 that guys are hitting 9 iron into. In Jack's day they were hitting 3-5 woods.
ok  
Bill in UT : 4/14/2019 6:18 pm : link
to be fair, I just checked and the course has been lengthened over time. But I don't think it's kept up with the distance guys hit the ball now.
It’s impossible to compare golf from Nicklaus era  
GiantGolfer : 4/14/2019 6:28 pm : link
to today’s era. Way too many variables.
Watching Jim Nance Interview Tiger Woods...  
M.S. : 4/14/2019 7:03 pm : link

...I wanted to throw up several times.

What an unctuous psycophant. Wow, that guy can spread it on thicker than cream cheese. The guy is both reverential and rhapsodic, especially when he related covering his first Masters and comparing that with this one.

Who eats up this shit?
RE: Watching Jim Nance Interview Tiger Woods...  
Jints in Carolina : 4/14/2019 7:16 pm : link
In comment 14386392 M.S. said:
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...I wanted to throw up several times.

What an unctuous psycophant. Wow, that guy can spread it on thicker than cream cheese. The guy is both reverential and rhapsodic, especially when he related covering his first Masters and comparing that with this one.

Who eats up this shit?


I wanted Tiger to win, but now get ready. You will never hear the end of it.
RE: Watching Jim Nance Interview Tiger Woods...  
section125 : 4/14/2019 7:25 pm : link
In comment 14386392 M.S. said:
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...I wanted to throw up several times.

What an unctuous psycophant. Wow, that guy can spread it on thicker than cream cheese. The guy is both reverential and rhapsodic, especially when he related covering his first Masters and comparing that with this one.

Who eats up this shit?


Damn, needed my dictionary to translate this....so he was sucking up too much?
It was a bit sanctimonious.......
why the fuck do people root for Tiger?  
SHO'NUFF : 4/14/2019 8:18 pm : link
From most accounts, the man is a total dick.
RE: why the fuck do people root for Tiger?  
UConn4523 : 4/14/2019 8:27 pm : link
In comment 14386451 SHO'NUFF said:
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From most accounts, the man is a total dick.


It’s funny because he’s changed so much but no one that hates him talks about it. And a lot of these golfers are dicks, should we hate them all?

Tiger was a big part of my childhood. He fucked up royally and paid for it dearly. He then had injuries that would end most careers and not only came back, but won. There’s far more good in his story than bad, but flame away if it makes you happy.
the cheating doesn't bother me...  
SHO'NUFF : 4/14/2019 8:32 pm : link
but I have a personal experience with him and heard of many more...I just can't root for entitled assholes.
I root for him because tiger makes golf more entertaining  
Jimmy Googs : 4/14/2019 8:35 pm : link
to watch. His flair for the dramatics are more than the rest of the field combined. Always has been that way and continues today.

If you need a friend buy a dog. If you need a role model, don’t look at athletes...
so you like it when good things happen to bad people  
SHO'NUFF : 4/14/2019 8:45 pm : link
just because it entertains you?
Yeah that's what I like  
Jimmy Googs : 4/14/2019 8:54 pm : link
anything happen to you lately that would entertain me?
RE: RE: Yeah that's what I like  
PetesHereNow : 4/14/2019 9:15 pm : link
In comment 14386488 SHO'NUFF said:
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anything happen to you lately that would entertain me?



I fucked your mom?


Classy.
Awful post  
Jimmy Googs : 4/14/2019 9:15 pm : link
and terrible behavior, even for a fan site.
RE: the cheating doesn't bother me...  
schabadoo : 4/14/2019 9:15 pm : link
In comment 14386469 SHO'NUFF said:
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but I have a personal experience with him and heard of many more...I just can't root for entitled assholes.


Then you've picked the wrong sport. Maybe try bowling, they're mostly humble.
RE: the cheating doesn't bother me...  
jestersdead : 4/14/2019 9:17 pm : link
In comment 14386469 SHO'NUFF said:
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but I have a personal experience with him and heard of many more...I just can't root for entitled assholes.

Ive never met him but have seen others post having a similar experience as you. Care to share yours?

RE: Awful post  
schabadoo : 4/14/2019 9:18 pm : link
In comment 14386493 Jimmy Googs said:
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and terrible behavior, even for a fan site.


As they're passing judgement on who is a bad person.

Irony is not dead.
RE: RE: Awful post  
Jimmy Googs : 4/14/2019 9:21 pm : link
In comment 14386498 schabadoo said:
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and terrible behavior, even for a fan site.



As they're passing judgement on who is a bad person.

Irony is not dead.


but clearly his brain is...
Honestly, Nantz was over the top  
Essex : 4/14/2019 9:36 pm : link
almost selling the moment to the point where i think he detracted from the moment, which stood on its own. I am not a huge Tiger fan, primarily because I do think he used PEDs, not because of any attitude or that he was a dick or morality or anything like that. But, he did come back from basically not competing for years and whether this is a rebirth or a one time thing, it was a tremendous achievement for him and you have to give him that.
Can someone help me understand his iron shot on 18?  
yatqb : 4/14/2019 10:28 pm : link
The announcers hardly commented upon it. Did it clip the tree? How else could he have come up so short of the green?

RE: Can someone help me understand his iron shot on 18?  
Del Shofner : 4/14/2019 10:39 pm : link
In comment 14386578 yatqb said:
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The announcers hardly commented upon it. Did it clip the tree? How else could he have come up so short of the green?


I think he was way off to the right and just wanted to lay up to the middle, playing conservatively, since he still had 3 shots to work with. Look at how easy the shot after the one you are describing was - he put the ball perfectly in the middle. Had he gone for the green on the second shot, it could have ended badly. He only needed to shoot a 5 on the hole, so no need to gamble.
Tiger 18th hole - ( New Window )
RE: Can someone help me understand his iron shot on 18?  
PhiPsi125 : 4/14/2019 10:42 pm : link
In comment 14386578 yatqb said:
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The announcers hardly commented upon it. Did it clip the tree? How else could he have come up so short of the green?


Lol, the announces were too busy heaping praise on Tiger to continue commentating on the last few holes of the tournament. I'm not sure what happened on that hole either. But I did think it was a bit premature to essentially anoint Tiger the winner on the 16th hole. It was still close and Koepka was a poor put away from this possibly being a playoff.
He played it safe once his drive cut the corner too close  
Jimmy Googs : 4/14/2019 10:47 pm : link
Possible 4 with a one putt and no worse than 5. What’s the confusion?

He already knew what BK ended with so...

RE: RE: Can someone help me understand his iron shot on 18?  
Eman11 : 4/14/2019 10:49 pm : link
In comment 14386595 Del Shofner said:
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The announcers hardly commented upon it. Did it clip the tree? How else could he have come up so short of the green?




I think he was way off to the right and just wanted to lay up to the middle, playing conservatively, since he still had 3 shots to work with. Look at how easy the shot after the one you are describing was - he put the ball perfectly in the middle. Had he gone for the green on the second shot, it could have ended badly. He only needed to shoot a 5 on the hole, so no need to gamble. Tiger 18th hole - ( New Window )


That was pretty much my take on it too. Once Koepka missed his birdie putt on 18, it was pretty much all over.

The whole 18th for Tiger was just getting 5 or less and the announcers knew him getting it was a certainty. I can't blame them for getting caught up in the spectacle and incredible sports moment they were witnessing.
RE: RE: RE: Can someone help me understand his iron shot on 18?  
PhiPsi125 : 4/14/2019 11:30 pm : link
In comment 14386608 Eman11 said:
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In comment 14386578 yatqb said:


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The announcers hardly commented upon it. Did it clip the tree? How else could he have come up so short of the green?




I think he was way off to the right and just wanted to lay up to the middle, playing conservatively, since he still had 3 shots to work with. Look at how easy the shot after the one you are describing was - he put the ball perfectly in the middle. Had he gone for the green on the second shot, it could have ended badly. He only needed to shoot a 5 on the hole, so no need to gamble. Tiger 18th hole - ( New Window )



That was pretty much my take on it too. Once Koepka missed his birdie putt on 18, it was pretty much all over.

The whole 18th for Tiger was just getting 5 or less and the announcers knew him getting it was a certainty. I can't blame them for getting caught up in the spectacle and incredible sports moment they were witnessing.


Oh, for sure. But the announcers gave the tournament to Tiger well before the 18th and Brooks missed putt. I was wrapped up in it too but with three holes left, I was like “umm, it ain’t over yet.” Lol, all good in the end though.
Thanks, guys. I'd have loved the announcers to speak to that.  
yatqb : 4/14/2019 11:41 pm : link
Given how he hit his irons all week I was surprised that he'd hit a layup there. It just hasn't been his style of play over the years.

Even if he put it in the bunker he'd have been there in two and wouldn't have needed to get up and down for par to win. Just really surprising to me.
RE: RE: Can someone help me understand his iron shot on 18?  
section125 : 4/14/2019 11:47 pm : link
In comment 14386598 PhiPsi125 said:
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The announcers hardly commented upon it. Did it clip the tree? How else could he have come up so short of the green?




Lol, the announces were too busy heaping praise on Tiger to continue commentating on the last few holes of the tournament. I'm not sure what happened on that hole either. But I did think it was a bit premature to essentially anoint Tiger the winner on the 16th hole. It was still close and Koepka was a poor put away from this possibly being a playoff.


The only way for him to blow it was end up in the trees on the right or hook it left. Tiger hit his three wood instead of driver. His 3 wood is 280 to 290 but usually very straight. The wind was blowing pretty good at that point. He hit it with a little cut spin on it, probably a combination of trying to guide it and an easy swing which almost always causes cut spin.
So the ball was a little short and slightly tucked behind the trees. 10 to 15 feet left and he has a clear shot at the green. The second shot was designed to take out the bunkers and leave him a simple pitch to the middle of the green for a possible four or an almost certain five. I know that putt and so does anyone that has watched a number of Masters - it should have drifted a touch left. He hit it just where he wanted, but it never took the break - may have been wind or the slight rain.

Anyway, Tiger simply out thought the others and won by not making the big mistake. He basically stayed close enough and let the others take themselves out and took what the course gave him. He did not force a shot on the back nine and probably not during the entire round.
section, I'd have thought that if he was laying up he'd have played  
yatqb : 4/14/2019 11:59 pm : link
it a bit more to the middle as opposed to what seemed to have been an awful slice. And he wasn't blocked from the green on the second shot; he just had to either hit a bit of slice or punch it under the tree, a relatively easy shot.

I'd just have liked someone to ask him about that shot. Because, as great as Tiger is, he was sweating before that putt for par. Of course he hit it great anyway, but he seemed to me to make the hole harder than it could have been for him.
No point at all sending it all the way up to green  
Jimmy Googs : 4/15/2019 12:16 am : link
and possibly having a buried lie in bunker or being above the hole with a wicked chip back down and sideways. That hole is like straight up hill if you have ever been there.

Smart play was to stay beneath the green and pitch or chip up. My guess is he still wanted that second shot to go a bit further but still be beneath the green.
The announcers did..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/15/2019 8:02 am : link
comment on his approach to the green, though. How he used the slope to protect the shot and have it start to come back to the hole instead of going directly for the pin.

I think they even said that's unlike Tiger, but it fell in line with the way he played the hole with a 2-stroke lead.
RE: section, I'd have thought that if he was laying up he'd have played  
section125 : 4/15/2019 8:18 am : link
In comment 14386672 yatqb said:
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it a bit more to the middle as opposed to what seemed to have been an awful slice. And he wasn't blocked from the green on the second shot; he just had to either hit a bit of slice or punch it under the tree, a relatively easy shot.

I'd just have liked someone to ask him about that shot. Because, as great as Tiger is, he was sweating before that putt for par. Of course he hit it great anyway, but he seemed to me to make the hole harder than it could have been for him.


Yatqb - as I said, on the drive he took his 3 wood and probably mis-hit it a touch that caused that fade/leaker right and that is why it was on the right side of the fairway and a bit short. I suspect into him from left to right.
I do not know where the wind was coming from, but a high fade into the green with the wrong wind direction and it gets to a bad spot in the rough or bunker. I was surprised how short he was - but old golf saying - if you are going to lay up - then lay up. So go to a distance that is comfortable. And of course the approach shot was to get it on to the second level behind the pin and let the slope bring the ball back toward the pin. Below is a tough two putt.

Yes, he was not totally blocked on the 2nd shot, but there was a branch out over his line about 30/40 yards up- why mess with that by punching under or tryin to cut it around. I think he was about 185 out, so a punch under was out. Again, I do not know where the wind was coming from, but I am certain that if he thought he could comfortably get it onto the green, he would have gone for it.

Yes I would like to know what he was thinking or if he chunked that second shot, but it did not look like that to me.
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arcarsenal : 4/15/2019 9:17 am : link
Incredible.. what a day for Tiger. That was great.

Stan.. lol.
2nd shot into 18  
arniefez : 4/15/2019 9:29 am : link
Here's the deal. The pin is on the left. There is a lot of clear room on the right. It's an easy pitch shot to the green from that angle. He didn't hit the 2nd shot well. He said there was some mud on the ball too. But he left it right where he wanted to leave it if he hit a poor shot.

As far as the Tiger vs Jack stuff. No one has ever played golf like Tiger Woods did from 1999-2005. Whether Tiger passes Sam Snead for tour wins and Jack for majors remains to be seen. But Tiger Woods played golf at a level no one has ever come close to. Not even Jack. Tiger won 4 majors in a row.

As far as depth of field goes Jack had it easier. There are much deeper fields now.
RE: 2nd shot into 18  
Essex : 4/15/2019 9:40 am : link
In comment 14386849 arniefez said:
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Here's the deal. The pin is on the left. There is a lot of clear room on the right. It's an easy pitch shot to the green from that angle. He didn't hit the 2nd shot well. He said there was some mud on the ball too. But he left it right where he wanted to leave it if he hit a poor shot.

As far as the Tiger vs Jack stuff. No one has ever played golf like Tiger Woods did from 1999-2005. Whether Tiger passes Sam Snead for tour wins and Jack for majors remains to be seen. But Tiger Woods played golf at a level no one has ever come close to. Not even Jack. Tiger won 4 majors in a row.

As far as depth of field goes Jack had it easier. There are much deeper fields now.

GOAT debates are stupid. They are impossible to settle and Tiger and Jack were great. Who is better? How can anyone know. I am a huge Federer fan in tennis and I can give you 100 reasons why Federer's career has been significantly better than Nadal's. A nadal supporter can turn around and tell me look at the head to head record, etc. We can go onl all day and the effect is stupid because there is no winner. Enjoy the game and enjoy your favorite teams and athletes. These GOAT debates have become annoying
I don't know about anyone else  
Bluesbreaker : 4/15/2019 7:42 pm : link
But I lost a friend who missed this Epic comeback and win
So it was a sentimental Victory guy was left for
dead proved everyone wrong looking at nearing GOAT Staus
amazing player I shed some tears ...
Two years ago  
Les in TO : 4/15/2019 9:35 pm : link
He barely attended the masters champions dinner because of the nerve pain in his back. He was counted out as done by many including himself. His life golf swing and health were all a mess. He isn’t getting any younger. So it was simply incredible to see him get back to the summit of a major yesterday. Haters like AWOL Stan are gonna hate and he’s been far from perfect in his personal life but I’m happy for Tiger
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