Originally Posted By cape cod joe I've arranged my whole business and personal schedule around the Master's which starts tomorrow. I've arranged to go home first every day, arranged eating out schedules, business meetings, and my own golf schedule so as not to miss all the action on U.S.A. Network which starts at 4 E.S.T. tomorrow and wall to wall coverage on the Golf Channel which I'm listening to in the other room now and has been ongoing all week. Tomorrow morning is butterfly time at 8 A.M. (nervous- I think after death and public speaking tournament golf is the most nerve wracking thing a person can do) with the first group featuring Rod Pampling teeing off. Anyone else excited out there?????????
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Yes joe, exstatic. But I am having trouble explaining to my kids that all meals, sleep/nap schedules, illness, and school will be postponed until next Monday. I am espeically having trouble getting them to understand that the phrase "hey, dad I need..." will not be used the rest of the week in this house. Joe who is your pick to win...or better yet gimmie your top 3. Is Tiger in?
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Talk about pressure Chris. After not playing since high school and all that tournament pressure, right after my post I got a call from a club member here and he wants little old me to play in the Presidents' Club here at the Ridge with him the weekend of June 9th I think? I got butterflies just thinking about it. He plays to a 5 and I guess my improving game is getting "noticed" I said I'd think about it, and my dw is pushing me as this includes the President's Ball with the celebs and tuxedo thing, so what to do? June 7th is our 31st to put further pressure on. I swore, 50K initiation or not that I'd never take this stupid game seriously again, but I walked across the street last night in frigid 35 degrees to putt on practice green. Man this game is like a mistress it seems? 8 and butterflies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe I like Lefty and Tigger of course, but after that, any bomber has a chance with the 500 plus yards added to the course. Who you liking?
Originally Posted By Lake Nona Amen Corner Live is great, kind of wish that the Masters can be aired @ noon EST. Rain predicted for Sat. Should make the course soft... I just forgot that Augusta National has the sub air system under the greens.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe How about the 505 yard 11 speaking of God's corner. Downhill or not, we're talking driver and long iron or hybrid coming in to maybe a 13 on the stimp!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Going to pick vijay and phil at this juncture. What does eveyone else think?
Originally Posted By disney pete after last week phil was my pick he was outstanding then ernie then outside chance of olazabel lets see.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe vijay with 2 straight doubles!!! Steady Phil might win? I can't wait to get home and watch as it started raining on the cape so there's no temptation to play. What's up there Pete and where are you?
Originally Posted By Lake Nona Great round by Fred Couples. It would be a nice storyline if he lasts thru Sunday. Should be a great Sat.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe How about Gentle Ben? So may storylines as always. The most impressive thing is how Vijay is hanging in with ALL the doubles! LN---Those fairways DO look like bowling alleys. I might hit maybe ONE if I was lucky
Originally Posted By disney pete joe im watching it here in the uk i wouldnt rule out TIGGER at the minute either.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Good afternoon DP! I NEVER rule Tigger out! I just got through working out 3 hours instead of 4 to hit the course before my son't little league practice at Noon so I won't miss ANY action for a change BUT we have the British Open weather here with 45 and rain so((((((((((((( What's the weather there Pete? You have it 2 P.M (6 hours later right)? Are you playing any courses I may recognize? sad and raining on the cape-joe
Originally Posted By Lake Nona A 70% chance of rain is predicted for the Augusta area between 12-4pm. Looks like CBS will stay on the air until sunset. Heres a link to The Augusta Chronicle... <a href="http://www.augusta.com/masters/news/" target="_blank">http://www.augusta.com/masters /news/</a>
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I also am a huge Couples fan. How great would he have been without the back / marriage issues ? I just want to be able to hit the ball with that much power and look like I am barely swinging the club-- I am pulling for a good finish for Freddie
Originally Posted By disney pete Joe 5 hours behind weather here sunny today but with a strong cold wind you wont recognise any of our golf courses here on the Isle of Man,i havnt played my first round of the season yet i am a fair weather player if i have to get wrapped up like a mummy i won't bother allthough a few years ago i used to play a round or 20 with our chief cook off the ferry i work on and he would play in snow,fog,gales,once or twice we even finished our game in the pitch black dark of night but now im a when the sun shines or generally nice day golfer,every time i have been the states i have swore im going to get a round in and i never have so far....apart from crazy golf,i have a feeling a lot of the guys will be dropping shots today.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe I'm fair weather too Pete. Today is the premier kickoff tourney on the cape called the Seagulls. I just saw a guy at Stop and Shop, our Publix, and he had an Oyster Harbors hat. That's the movie star ULTRA rich golf place on the cape> hundreds of homes, so not as exclusive as here at the Ridge, but TROPHY homes which we DON'T have here. Well LSS, we talked about who would want to play in this NOW 40 degree blowing rain storm? So I'm with you. Golf should be fun, not a task. LN says maybe rain in Augusta, and I checked the dish tv guide and it looks like coverage till dark. Stoked city as they cancelled son't lleague practice, all shopping and chores done, and now to wait till 3 for Masters. What a great day to be alive.
