OT: 2026 PGA Tour Thread - Masters Week

RUPete90

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Nothing against Rory, but I was hoping he would screw the pooch on a couple of shots like last year to make things more interesting. Congratulations to him. Back-to back Masters are rare and an incredible accomplishment.
 

RU848789

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Nothing against Rory, but I was hoping he would screw the pooch on a couple of shots like last year to make things more interesting. Congratulations to him. Back-to back Masters are rare and an incredible accomplishment.
I thought the back and forth all day made for incredible theater and even at the end I was on the edge of my seat after Rory hit his driver so far right (I still think he should've teed off with an iron to eliminate a big number that likely only comes with a driver - he got very lucky he had a shot on 18). Incredible accomplishment to win the Masters twice in a row, as Nantz mentioned a few times - in good company with Jack, Nick, and Tiger. McIlroy may make it to 10 majors now that he's back on track.
 
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Jtung230

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Augusta doesn’t want to see a ridiculous score. They tried to get the winning score around low teens. Given the weather, they can make it as difficult as they want. Every Putt is a tester coming from above the hole. If you are not focused, it can make you look silly.
 
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RU848789

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Augusta doesn’t want to see a ridiculous score. They tried to get the winning score around low teens. Given the weather, they can make it as difficult as they want. Every Putt is a tester coming from above the hole. If you are not focused, it can make you look silly.
This. One of the guys on Golf Channel said an 10-15 handicap decent golfer would have a tough time shooting par at Augusta if their starting point on each hole was 50 yards from the green and that's probably true. If they didn't keep watering the course after the first round, some of those greens would've simply been unfair.
 
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Caliknight

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This. One of the guys on Golf Channel said an 10-15 handicap decent golfer would have a tough time shooting par at Augusta if their starting point on each hole was 50 yards from the green and that's probably true. If they didn't keep watering the course after the first round, some of those greens would've simply been unfair.
Does Augusta have frisbee golf too?
 

MADHAT1

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Do you actually enjoy acting like a 9-year old dick all the time? I'll never understand the troll mentality.
Augusta, Georgia has frisbee golf
>Augusta, Georgia, is a premier destination for disc golf enthusiasts, offering a diverse array of courses that cater to players of all skill levels. The city boasts seven well-maintained courses, including four with 18 or more holes.
Notably, Augusta is home to the Professional Disc Golf Association's International Disc Golf Center,<

Something frisbee golf enthusiasts might not know about the Augusta National Golf Club and frisbee golf:unsure:
Though it isn't played there:
in 2022, a "frisbee golf" video was filmed t the Augusta National Golf Club featuring Dude Perfect and Bryson DeChambeau at Amen Corner (holes 11, 12, and 13)
 
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knightfan7

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Pretty dull Masters this year. Not many pro golfers have any sizzle anymore. Very few with memorable personalities.
May not have LIV to watch anymore if today's rumors of the Saudi's pulling out are true.

Wonder what happens to players like Dechambeau and Rahm. Will they still get those huge checks?
 

T2Kplus20

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May not have LIV to watch anymore if today's rumors of the Saudi's pulling out are true.

Wonder what happens to players like Dechambeau and Rahm. Will they still get those huge checks?
I think those contracts are up this year anyway. Enjoy the Saudi money as long as possible and then rejoin the PGA tour. Life is good for DeC and Rahm.
 

knightfan7

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I think those contracts are up this year anyway. Enjoy the Saudi money as long as possible and then rejoin the PGA tour. Life is good for DeC and Rahm.
Bryson's contract does indeed end this year but Rahm's ends in 2028.

I wonder what others like former Illini golfer Thoma Detry would do. Being from Belgium perhaps apply to play on the DP Tour I imagine.
 

T2Kplus20

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Bryson's contract does indeed end this year but Rahm's ends in 2028.

I wonder what others like former Illini golfer Thoma Detry would do. Being from Belgium perhaps apply to play on the DP Tour I imagine.
Yeah, I think the other LIV players will be much more impacted than the remaining big names (who can go right back to the PGA tour). Some of the older guys might just retire or semi-retire, being happy with that last big payday. The younger players will need to fight their way back onto other tours.

LIV has its moment when the merger talks began. LIV needed to pivot and become the team league for professional golf and compliment the PGA. This didn't happen and it started to fade away.
 
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Jtung230

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May not have LIV to watch anymore if today's rumors of the Saudi's pulling out are true.

Wonder what happens to players like Dechambeau and Rahm. Will they still get those huge checks?
But but but some posters said Saudis don’t care if they set money on fire indefinitely. No reason to bail now.