It's Masters Week!

[Bulldogg31]

For me this kicks off the best time of the year. Cold weather pretty much over, days getting longer, golf courses greening up, boats getting back in the water, scotch tastes a little better, beer's a little colder, ladies legs start looking longer and tanner...and it starts for me when I see those perfect fairways and greens in 4K on my big screen.

Any favorites to win this week? Would be cool to see Poulter get a jacket, after getting the must-win last week (in a playoff) just to make the field. 12 months ago the guy had lost his card and was giving up golf.

 

[Shmuley]

Bubba should be considered a favorite. Playing well with a driver/wedge game built for Augusta. If he putts it well at all, look out.

 

[Bulldogg31]

Bubba should be considered a favorite. Playing well with a driver/wedge game built for Augusta. If he putts it well at all, look out.

Yep, Bubba has looked great the last few weeks. Moving it both directions on command and his short game has been really strong.

It could be a really cool Masters. Several older guys are hitting it really well lately, and the 20-somethings have all been solid as well. I hope the set the course up for a shootout and not a par-fest. A bunch of birdies and eagles down the stretch would be really fun to watch.

 

[goodknight]

Mass exodus of locals renting house out for $$$$$. We stay away from that part of the Augusta metro area this time of year

 

[WrapItDog]

Odds to win 2018 Masters
Jordan Spieth 10/1
Tiger Woods 10/1
Dustin Johnson 12/1
Justin Thomas 12/1
Rory McIlroy 12/1
Bubba Watson 15/1
Justin Rose 15/1
Phil Mickelson 15/1
Jason Day 20/1
Rickie Fowler 22/1
Jon Rahm 28/1
Paul Casey 28/1
Sergio Garcia 33/1
Alex Noren 40/1
Hideki Matsuyama 40/1
Henrik Stenson 45/1
Matt Kuchar 45/1
Patrick Reed 50/1
Tommy Fleetwood 50/1
Ian Poulter 60/1
Marc Leishman 60/1
Adam Scott 66/1
Bryson DeChambeau 66/1
Louis Oosthuizen 66/1
Thomas Pieters 70/1
Charley Hoffman 80/1
Patrick Cantlay 80/1
Tyrrell Hatton 80/1
Brian Harman 90/1
Xander Schauffele 90/1
Branden Grace 100/1
Daniel Berger 100/1
Kevin Kisner 100/1
Rafael Cabrera Bello 100/1
Tony Finau 100/1
Cameron Smith 125/1
Charl Schwartzel 125/1
Kevin Chappell 125/1
Kiradech Aphibarnrat 125/1
Pat Perez 125/1
Russell Henley 125/1
Ryan Moore 125/1
Zach Johnson 125/1
Adam Hadwin 150/1
Francesco Molinari 150/1
Gary Woodland 150/1
Jimmy Walker 150/1
Matthew Fitzpatrick 150/1
Webb Simpson 150/1
Brendan Steele 175/1
Shubhankar Sharma 175/1
Haotong Li 200/1
Jason Dufner 200/1
Kyle Stanley 200/1
Patton Kizzire 200/1
Ross Fisher 200/1
Austin Cook 250/1
Bernd Wiesberger 250/1
Jhonattan Vegas 250/1
Martin Kaymer 250/1
Si Woo Kim 250/1
Billy Horschel 300/1
Angel Cabrera 400/1
Danny Willett 400/1
Fred Couples 400/1
Wesley Bryan 400/1
Ted Potter Jr 500/1
Yusaku Miyazato 500/1
Yuta Ikeda 500/1
Joaquin Niemann 600/1
Bernhard Langer 750/1
Doug Ghim 750/1
Vijay Singh 750/1
Doc Redman 1000/1
Harry Ellis 1000/1

 

[bruiser.sixpack]

Matsuyama for the Green Jacket!

 

[Bulldogg31]

Boom Boom at 400-1? Easy money y'all.

 

[Lettucexxxx]

Bubba should be considered a favorite. Playing well with a driver/wedge game built for Augusta. If he putts it well at all, look out.

I agree with this.

I’ll throw a lil skin around to make it fun.

Fred Couples 400-1

Zach Johnson 125-1

Dufner 200-1

 

[GTAdawg]

Tiger gonna win.

 

[MaroonOldCrow]

Yep and my office is practically deserted. Which means I'll actually get a lot done this week.

 

[PineGroveBully]

A tradition like none others. Green jackets gold jackets who gives a ****?

If they gave out green jackets after Friday then Couples odds would be 2/1. Just want Tiger in the mix on Sunday. Also going with 4 on number of balls Spieth hits in the water.

 

[campshelbydog842003]

Amazing to me that they can get anyone to bet on Tiger at 10-1. 10-1 odds should be for him finishing the tournament without blowing his back out.

 

[Go Budaw]

Amazing to me that they can get anyone to bet on Tiger at 10-1. 10-1 odds should be for him finishing the tournament without blowing his back out.

I’m sure Vegas knows that the higher odds they place for Tiger to win, the more it drives betting in general for the tournament. The Tiger watchers will load up on him, and the skeptics will load up on the rest of the field. Massive polarization of any particular athlete or team is the best friend of a bookie.

 

[PineGroveBully]

I actually think Tigers back is sound after his fusion surgery. I've seen him take to many hearty swings this year. If it was going it would have already went. If his short game is there I give him a punchers chance. Hard to bet on anyone but Bubba. That course was made for him and he's hot. When he's hot it's like he's not even thinking, just willing the ball to go where he wishes. What's so fun about him is he's never hit a straight shot.

 

[RocketDawg]

For me this kicks off the best time of the year. Cold weather pretty much over, days getting longer, golf courses greening up, boats getting back in the water, scotch tastes a little better, beer's a little colder, ladies legs start looking longer and tanner...and it starts for me when I see those perfect fairways and greens in 4K on my big screen.

Any favorites to win this week? Would be cool to see Poulter get a jacket, after getting the must-win last week (in a playoff) just to make the field. 12 months ago the guy had lost his card and was giving up golf.

I agree with most everything ... to me, Masters week is essentially the start of the real golf season.

How are you watching it in 4K? I know DirecTV says they will, but I have Dish and haven't heard if they will or not. I'm guessing not.

 

[olblue]

Bubba should be considered a favorite. Playing well with a driver/wedge game built for Augusta. If he putts it well at all, look out.

I hope Watson doesn’t make the cut as do his fellow players. No one wants to play with that *******.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Delete: Not the time or place.

 

[dudehead]

Bubba should be considered a favorite. Playing well with a driver/wedge game built for Augusta. If he putts it well at all, look out.

Yep, I'm pulling for Tiger and Bubba. Anyone that hits these shots is fun to watch:

 

[Maroon90]

I'll never forget his grand slam in 1990 regional vs. FSU.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Favorite tourney followed by The US Open and The Open.

The PGA Championship has become more fun in the past 6 or 7 years as well.

They are all still more fun than the season ending stuff.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Lotsa top guys have been playing well lately, so I think the odds we will have a fun-filled weekend are pretty good.

 

[fishwater99]

Tiger gonna win.

Anyone but Tiger. Wanna wager?

 

[campshelbydog842003]

I’m sure Vegas knows that the higher odds they place for Tiger to win, the more it drives betting in general for the tournament. The Tiger watchers will load up on him, and the skeptics will load up on the rest of the field. Massive polarization of any particular athlete or team is the best friend of a bookie.

Oh yes, Vegas knows what they are doing. It’s just amazing to me that anyone would bet on him to win. Hopefully I’m reverse jinxing him and he will actually win, but I would never put a dime on him at this point at odds anywhere near that.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

Im applying for tix next year. May even rent out the house. Wife is now in favor. We just live a bit out from where I'd like.

 

[Shmuley]

Taking Bubba as my American favorite. And one of the South Africans as my foreign favorite. One of these will be there: Grace, Oosthuizen, Schwartzel. Those bastards always play Augusta well.

 

[goindhoo]

I think Justin Thomas will won multiple majors this year. Starting with this one.

 

[RocketDawg]

Augusta weather looks really good for the tournament, except possibly Saturday.

 

[hdogg]

Koooochhhh!!!
Matt Kuchar - it will happen.

I've never hard anything about Bubba being an a-hole. I do think he looks funny after losing all that weight (that didn't seem necessary).
I think Tiger is great for the game, glad to see him back. Obviously he's polarizing but more people watch to see him (on TV and in the gallery)

 

[Bulldogg31]

I agree with most everything ... to me, Masters week is essentially the start of the real golf season.

How are you watching it in 4K? I know DirecTV says they will, but I have Dish and haven't heard if they will or not. I'm guessing not.

Yep, DirecTV will be showing most of the back 9 in 4K this year:

https://www.masters.com/en_US/news/...st_time_ever_watch_the_masters_in_4k_hdr.html

 

[goodknight]

MaroonOldCrow do you live and work in Augusta?

 

[RocketDawg]

Yep, DirecTV will be showing most of the back 9 in 4K this year:

https://www.masters.com/en_US/news/...st_time_ever_watch_the_masters_in_4k_hdr.html

That article says "for the first time ever". I could have sworn it was in 4K on DirecTV last year also. Maybe it wasn't 4K HDR. I'm tempted to switch back to DirecTV. I used to have it but a neighbor's tree would sag when it rained and block the signal; the tree is gone now so I'd have a clear view of their satellites. I think I'm still on my contract with Dish Hopper 3 though.

 

[aTotal360]

I want to see Fred Couples towards the top of the leaderboard going into the weekend...aGAIN.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

I'll never forget his grand slam in 1990 regional vs. FSU.

This isn't getting near enough Benedicts.

https://youtu.be/JHyJia-RjdI

 

[mcdawg22]

I've never hard anything about Bubba being an a-hole. I do think he looks funny after losing all that weight (that didn't seem necessary).

Yeah never heard that either. He’s loved in Pensacola. While he’s not still the good ole boy that he’s pushed as on PGA TV. (Unlike Boo), everyone in the Pensacola area has nothing but good things to say about him. I’ve met him 3 times, 2 of which we’re not photo ops, and every time he seemed cordial and polite. He has partnered with some ******** in the Pensacola area, but he has done a ton for this town.

 

[mcdawg22]

That article says "for the first time ever". I could have sworn it was in 4K on DirecTV last year also. Maybe it wasn't 4K HDR. I'm tempted to switch back to DirecTV. I used to have it but a neighbor's tree would sag when it rained and block the signal; the tree is gone now so I'd have a clear view of their satellites. I think I'm still on my contract with Dish Hopper 3 though.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wired.com/2016/04/watch-masters-4k/amp
You’ll need the right package, box, and TV.

 

[PineGroveBully]

I know in the past he has really berated his caddy after missing putts and really not taking the blame and that turned off some of the older guys but I think he and the younger guys are tight.

if you've never seen the golf guys video, you're welcome

 

[RocketDawg]

Looks like this is the third year. Maybe the "HDR" was the difference-maker for this year, or maybe the originally posted article was in error (which is doubtful since I think it came directly from the Masters).

I'm thinking seriously about getting an LG OLED. My 2-3 year old Samsung has several bright spots on both the left and right sides. It's a known (they say rare) issue, but I don't know if they'll honor it for mine since its sort of old. They're still considering it, but I only sent them the info late yesterday. If not, I'll buy the LG. They have a fantastic picture compared to any of the others. But pricey.

 

[RocketDawg]

Just saw Tiger and Phil standing next to each other on the practice tee. Phil looks to be several inches taller than Tiger ... I didn't realize he was so tall.

As sort of an aside ... I was watching the LPGA tournament Sunday right before our game. There was a young woman named Jennifer Song in the playoff, who looked like she weighed maybe 110 lbs ... but she carried the ball over 230 with a 95 mph swing speed with the driver. Why can't I do that? I realize I'm old, but I'm almost twice her size and probably have something close to her swing speed. It's depressing. **

 

[RocketDawg]

I don't care for him either. He chews his caddie out too much for his own mistakes. The caddie's not swinging the club. Most of us play without a caddie and make our own decisions anyway.

 

[MaroonOldCrow]

Yes