The Masters (2011) - Official Thread

[ZONA]

It's that time of year again. One of the best sporting events there is. Defending champion Phil Mickelson getting red hot just in time, winning this past week at Redstone (Shell Houston Open). And really, it was the rounds on Saturday and Sunday in which he just put his foot on the gas and flew by everybody. You get the sense he's just been waiting for this time since the start of the season. Sure is going to be a fun time watching this awesome tournament again.


Saw some interview footage with Phil and Tiger both answering the question of "throw out stats and world rankings - who's the best golfer in the world right now". Of Course Phil gives his un-egotisical answer that there are maybe a few guys playing so well right now that all of them could be viewed as the best. Tiger's answer "well, when I get my swing back..........wink wink". What chump this guy really is turning out to be. Can't even give these other guys some credit. It's always all about him. In other words, they're not so much as good golfers as much as it is Tiger's in a slump. Get the F over it dude. You're no longer the best player in golf at the MOMENT. You might again get there but that's why there is a world ranking system. And it says you're not #1, not #2, and so on. You're #7.

[Cleo McDowell]

[RhymesayersDU]

I'm certainly excited.

Also somewhat OT but somewhat on topic, I just picked up the new Tiger Woods game on 360, which is centered around making it to the Masters and has the course for the first time ever. It has some new things that take some getting used to, but the game is quality.

[Garcia Bronco]

Sbould be a great. I think one of the young guys has a chance.

On Tiger, I don't think he'll be number 1 again unless he begs Harmon to help him again.

[MileHighMagic]

Available in 3D this year!

I am so fired up for this tourney! I like Phil to repeat. Kuchar and Dustin Johnson are my other picks.

[Crushaholic]

A local (Topeka) boy has qualified for his first Masters. His name is Gary Woodland. If I watch any of the Masters, it will be to see how he does...

[SoDak Bronco]

When do the tee times come out? As for Tiger, of course he still thinks he is #1. The guy has won more tournaments then 99.9% of the people that have ever played the game. That confidence is why Tiger Woods has been one of the top 2-3 golfers ever. I don't know if he will ever regain his old form, but I wouldn't bet against him.

[Drunk Monkey]

Time to dust off the clubs. I love this time of year.

[oubronco]

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by MileHighMagic

Available in 3D this year!

I am so fired up for this tourney! I like Phil to repeat. Kuchar and Dustin Johnson are my other picks.

In my pool, I have those two minus Phil and Lee Westwood.

[Garcia Bronco]

Odds Vegas

Tiger Woods 6/1
Phil Mickelson 8/1
Lee Westwood 14/1
Martin Kaymer 14/1
Rory McIlroy 20/1
Paul Casey 25/1
Graeme McDowell 25/1
Dustin Johnson 20/1
Ernie Els 40/1
Padraig Harrington 40/1
Anthony Kim 50/1
Ian Poulter 33/1
Nick Watney 14/1
Rickie Fowler 40/1
Luke Donald 22/1
Jim Furyk 50/1
Retief Goosen 50/1
Matt Kuchar 33/1
Hunter Mahan 33/1
Justin Rose 50/1
Adam Scott 40/1
Steve Stricker 40/1
Camilo Villegas 50/1
K.J. Choi 66/1
Ross Fisher 50/1
Sean O’Hair 50/1
Geoff Ogilvy 50/1
Charl Schwartzel 50/1
Angel Cabrera 80/1
Sergio Garcia 66/1
Zach Johnson 66/1
Bill Haas 66/1
Robert Karlsson 66/1
Francesco Molinari 50/1
Tim Clark 80/1
Ryan Moore 80/1
Alvaro Quiros 66/1
Vijay Singh 50/1
Henrik Stenson 80/1
Jonathan Byrd 100/1
Robert Allenby 100/1
Stewart Cink 100/1
Fred Couples 80/1
Trevor Immelman 100/1
Steve Marino 66/1
Louis Oosthuizen 100/1
Mike Weir 100/1
Yong Eun Yang 66/1
Ricky Barnes 125/1
Chad Campbell 125/1
Lucas Glover 125/1
Ryo Ishikawa 125/1
Miguel Angel Jimenez 125/1
Jhonattan Vegas 100/1
Kenny Perry 125/1
David Toms 125/1
Ben Curtis 150/1
Oliver Wilson 150/1
Chris Wood 150/1
Darren Clarke 150/1
Field (Any Other Golfer) 3-1

[SoDak Bronco]

Rory at 20/1 seems like a good bet to me.

[MileHighMagic]

Jhonattan Vegas 100/1 (best value)

Tiger Woods 6/1 (Is he 6/1 to make the cut? I can't believe he is the fav with as bad as he's been playing!)

[Pony Boy]

I'm in the middle of a swing change myself. My weight last fall was 280 and I played at an 8 hc. Doctor's orders I'm now down to about 250 and my goal is to get to 225 but I'm struggling trying to adjust. My hc has shot up to an 11. It's difficult trying to let go of my "Craig Stadler" swing..........

[Dedhed]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Odds Vegas

Tiger Woods 6/1
Phil Mickelson 8/1
Lee Westwood 14/1
Martin Kaymer 14/1
Rory McIlroy 20/1
Paul Casey 25/1
Graeme McDowell 25/1
Dustin Johnson 20/1
Ernie Els 40/1
Padraig Harrington 40/1
Anthony Kim 50/1
Ian Poulter 33/1
Nick Watney 14/1
Rickie Fowler 40/1
Luke Donald 22/1
Jim Furyk 50/1
Retief Goosen 50/1
Matt Kuchar 33/1
Hunter Mahan 33/1
Justin Rose 50/1
Adam Scott 40/1
Steve Stricker 40/1
Camilo Villegas 50/1
K.J. Choi 66/1
Ross Fisher 50/1
Sean O’Hair 50/1
Geoff Ogilvy 50/1
Charl Schwartzel 50/1
Angel Cabrera 80/1
Sergio Garcia 66/1
Zach Johnson 66/1
Bill Haas 66/1
Robert Karlsson 66/1
Francesco Molinari 50/1
Tim Clark 80/1
Ryan Moore 80/1
Alvaro Quiros 66/1
Vijay Singh 50/1
Henrik Stenson 80/1
Jonathan Byrd 100/1
Robert Allenby 100/1
Stewart Cink 100/1
Fred Couples 80/1
Trevor Immelman 100/1
Steve Marino 66/1
Louis Oosthuizen 100/1
Mike Weir 100/1
Yong Eun Yang 66/1
Ricky Barnes 125/1
Chad Campbell 125/1
Lucas Glover 125/1
Ryo Ishikawa 125/1
Miguel Angel Jimenez 125/1
Jhonattan Vegas 100/1
Kenny Perry 125/1
David Toms 125/1
Ben Curtis 150/1
Oliver Wilson 150/1
Chris Wood 150/1
Darren Clarke 150/1
Field (Any Other Golfer) 3-1

Woods as the favorite is laughable.

[Dedhed]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Sbould be a great. I think one of the young guys has a chance.

On Tiger, I don't think he'll be number 1 again unless he begs Harmon to help him again.

I absolutely love this week. It's the official start of my golf season, and my favorite tournament by far.

I agree completely on Woods and Harmon. I HATE what Sean Foley is doing to Tiger's swing. The narrow stance and attempt at a more rotary swing eliminates everything that made Tiger dominant, his athleticism. He has been no where near as good since he dumped Harmon, and I think he's going in the wrong direction with Foley. His ego will never allow him to return to Butch, and he'll never be as good without him as he was with him.

Tiger's ego has led to a lot of success, but it's done him far more harm in the last 5 years than it has good. His ego got in the way of his relationship with Butch. His ego led him to believe he could get away with his philandering ways. What used to be viewed as endearing confidence now just comes off as disingenuous and hollow because the fact that he's just a scummy douche has been laid bare for the world to see.

His ego and image no longer scares anyone on tour, but Tiger continues to think it does, and it just makes him look like more of a tool.

[OABB]

Does anyone know when the horseshoe championships are on? I love watching liesure activities. This should be fun. I'm on my way to watch a historical darts matchup between Fred levourve an Marty wilkens!

[Butterscotch Stallion]

Originally Posted by OABB

Does anyone know when the horseshoe championships are on? I love watching liesure activities. This should be fun. I'm on my way to watch a historical darts matchup between Fred levourve an Marty wilkens!

Just so you know, the next World Horseshoe Pitching Championship Tournament is scheduled Jul 18-30, in Monroe/West Monroe, Louisiana. http://www.horseshoepitching.com/

[AZorange1]

Originally Posted by Pony Boy

I'm in the middle of a swing change myself. My weight last fall was 280 and I played at an 8 hc. Doctor's orders I'm now down to about 250 and my goal is to get to 225 but I'm struggling trying to adjust. My hc has shot up to an 11. It's difficult trying to let go of my "Craig Stadler" swing..........

You need a 14-year old to do all your chores and then you can spend a lot more time on the course. Wanna buy one?

[Jerry Curl]

Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

I'm certainly excited.

Also somewhat OT but somewhat on topic, I just picked up the new Tiger Woods game on 360, which is centered around making it to the Masters and has the course for the first time ever. It has some new things that take some getting used to, but the game is quality.

I played the demo and did not like the caddy doing all the work for you, this can be turned off right?

Tiger is going to win.

[Pony Boy]

Originally Posted by Jerry Curl

I played the demo and did not like the caddy doing all the work for you, this can be turned off right?

Tiger is going to win.

That red shirt doesn't intimidate anyone ....... he may struggle to make the cut.

[Arkie]

Trevor Immelman 100/1
Mike Weir 100/1
Angel Cabrera 80/1
Zach Johnson 66/1

Here are some good bets. They all have green jackets. They all made the cut last year. They all know their way around the course.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by Jerry Curl

I played the demo and did not like the caddy doing all the work for you, this can be turned off right?

Tiger is going to win.

No you can't. You can only turn off his volume and you still get his selection. Its a bummer.

[FireFly]

I've just taken up golf myself.

But it's harder than it looks!

[titan]

Originally Posted by Dedhed

Woods as the favorite is laughable.

He shouldn't be the favorite but I wouldn't write him off. Even with all Tiger's problems last year he still finished 4th at the Masters (his best showing in any 2010 major). He plays Augusta very well.