Masters week - your picks and your stories
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April 7th, 2014 at 9:24:24 PM
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What say you? Are there any stand out bets this weekend?
I'm going to have my customary $10 bet on Louis Oosthuizen as he is a friend of mine and I support him always!
My logical head says Jason Day is set for a big week.
In 2012 I stood to win $12,000 if Louis won and I got beaten by Bubba and that unbelievable hook he played out of the duff on the 10th hole.....
I love Masters Week. I love the storied past of Augusta National and I love everything about this tournament.
(I don't agree with the rules they make, I just love the tournament)
I'm going to have my customary $10 bet on Louis Oosthuizen as he is a friend of mine and I support him always!
My logical head says Jason Day is set for a big week.
In 2012 I stood to win $12,000 if Louis won and I got beaten by Bubba and that unbelievable hook he played out of the duff on the 10th hole.....
I love Masters Week. I love the storied past of Augusta National and I love everything about this tournament.
(I don't agree with the rules they make, I just love the tournament)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
April 7th, 2014 at 10:15:10 PM
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I am feeling good for Philly.
SFB
SFB
April 7th, 2014 at 10:18:43 PM
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Quote: SFBI am feeling good for Philly.
SFB
He doesn't have Tiger to irritate him but he just hasn't been playing well. He will always be shaky over the short putts.
I will look elsewhere :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
April 8th, 2014 at 5:06:32 AM
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Jimmy Walker
April 8th, 2014 at 6:52:45 AM
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Can't wait for the Masters to start. Sunday of the Masters is one of my favorite sports days of the year!
Don't sleep on Zach Johnson. He's a former champion, and has 11 career PGA tour wins. He has played 10 tournaments so far this year, made the cut in all of them, won 1 and been in the top 10 four times.
Don't sleep on Zach Johnson. He's a former champion, and has 11 career PGA tour wins. He has played 10 tournaments so far this year, made the cut in all of them, won 1 and been in the top 10 four times.
April 8th, 2014 at 8:11:32 AM
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The Masters is THE tournament. Most coveted prize in golf with the US Open a close second. It's fun watching the players melt down or make a big run on the back nine on Sunday.
Each day is better than the next
April 8th, 2014 at 8:13:43 AM
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I have Rory. Alone, so far, as above.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
April 8th, 2014 at 8:45:17 AM
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Quote: beachbumbabsI have Rory. Alone, so far, as above.
I'm taking Rory too, I really hope he turns it around this year. I love the Masters!
April 8th, 2014 at 8:49:35 AM
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Quote: FrGambleI'm taking Rory too, I really hope he turns it around this year. I love the Masters!
Now I am worried about my pick. Hope the good father doesn't use his connections to influence the outcome ;-)
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
April 8th, 2014 at 9:24:14 AM
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Matt Kutchar is playing well and Zach and Dustin Johnson will be my other 2 picks.
April 8th, 2014 at 9:40:59 AM
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Quote: SOOPOOJimmy Walker
+1
And as a long shot I am looking at a small bet on Schwartzel
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
April 8th, 2014 at 10:08:21 AM
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I'll have to get on the Matt Kutchar bandwagon too.
He was really in his groove this past weekend in Houston.
He was really in his groove this past weekend in Houston.
I don't know everything but I know a lot.
April 8th, 2014 at 10:29:00 AM
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Quote: ten2winI'll have to get on the Matt Kutchar bandwagon too.
He was really in his groove this past weekend in Houston.
Well, until the 72nd hole!
April 8th, 2014 at 10:33:46 AM
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Quote: SOOPOOJimmy Walker
No way I'd take Walker. I know he's having an amazing year, but he's an Augusta rookie. Of all the courses they play all year, I think experience comes into play more at the Masters than any other. Knowing where to leave the tee shot, understanding the greens, and of course dealing with the pressure.
April 8th, 2014 at 5:06:29 PM
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Quote: DRich+1
And as a long shot I am looking at a small bet on Schwartzel
Funny story about Charl, when he won his Green Jacket, the next year at his official dinner he served something called "monkey gland sauce". It is a traditional South African sauce. Here is a link to the receipe.
http://www.grouprecipes.com/68707/monkey-gland-sauce-for-steaks.html
Most of the golf writers have never forgiven him for this as they feel that his official dinner should have been something more "regal" for lack of a better word.....
I say to hell with them. He is South African, he wanted South African food, he was the Masters Champ playing one of the greatest final rounds in Masters history. If he wanted to serve cow dung, it would have been ok!!
He has an outside chance but I'm leaning towards Henrik Stenson. He has serious BMT!!!
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
April 8th, 2014 at 6:01:52 PM
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best player who hasn't won yet.......graham dalaet
get second you pig
April 8th, 2014 at 6:48:54 PM
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Justin Rose is my pick, saw he was 28-1 somewhere. Wish I could get $20 down on him for a rooting interest.
April 8th, 2014 at 7:34:36 PM
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Quote: MidwestAPKnowing where to leave the tee shot, understanding the greens, and of course dealing with the pressure.
+100
I have been there numerous times and until you see these greens in person you cannot appreciate how difficult they are. You must leave yourself in the proper spot on them to have a chance.
April 10th, 2014 at 10:59:05 AM
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Quote: MidwestAPDon't sleep on Zach Johnson. He's a former champion, and has 11 career PGA tour wins. He has played 10 tournaments so far this year, made the cut in all of them, won 1 and been in the top 10 four times.
OK, disregard my Zach prediction, +5 after 12 holes, ouch!
April 10th, 2014 at 5:23:10 PM
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So Louis oosthuizen started with a solid round of 69. He should have had a share of the lead instead he absolutely hosed a 3 putt on the 17th green when pin high about 20 feet away......
Anyway, Rory is right there and Adam Scott cuts an ominous figure just one stroke off the lead.
Phil kinda missfired but you can never count him out at Augusta.
Bubba is also 1 shot back.........I hope he and Louis don't get tangled up again coming down the stretch on Sunday.....My nerves cannot handle that again :)
Anyway, Rory is right there and Adam Scott cuts an ominous figure just one stroke off the lead.
Phil kinda missfired but you can never count him out at Augusta.
Bubba is also 1 shot back.........I hope he and Louis don't get tangled up again coming down the stretch on Sunday.....My nerves cannot handle that again :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
April 10th, 2014 at 5:35:41 PM
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Louis seems like a real nice guy. I forgot he was the guy that got screwed by Bubba in the playoff a couple years back. Louis has a pure golf swing.
Each day is better than the next
April 10th, 2014 at 5:40:38 PM
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Quote: treetopbuddyLouis seems like a real nice guy. I forgot he was the guy that got screwed by Bubba in the playoff a couple years back. Louis has a pure golf swing.
Best in the game baby, best in the game.
Unfortunately he is like every single other South African on tour, bar perhaps Retief in his heyday.....They cannot putt as well as they need to!!!
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
April 10th, 2014 at 5:59:22 PM
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Quote: TomspurBest in the game baby, best in the game.
Unfortunately he is like every single other South African on tour, bar perhaps Retief in his heyday.....They cannot putt as well as they need to!!!
If there is hole in Louis game, it's his putting. His pre-shot routine with the putter combined with the cross hand grip tells me he struggles with the flat blade.
Each day is better than the next
April 11th, 2014 at 3:26:31 AM
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Has anyone been to a Masters tournament? I've been to a few. Has anyone played the course? I wish. I've had a couple of promises but it never happened.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
April 11th, 2014 at 6:14:50 AM
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Walked the course. Lots of pitch and roll.
Each day is better than the next
April 11th, 2014 at 5:10:41 PM
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Jim Furyk ruins my Saturday if not not the entire weekend by playing himself into contention. That dude weirds me out..
Each day is better than the next
April 12th, 2014 at 4:29:25 PM
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Bubba Watson and Jordan Spieth, tied for the lead after Day 3, at 5 Under.
What will tomorrow bring from the pack?
What will tomorrow bring from the pack?
I don't know everything but I know a lot.
April 12th, 2014 at 4:41:58 PM
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McIlroy played with a marker today because an odd number of pros made the cut. Augusta had a very good member play the round with Rory. And that guy shot a 70 (bogeyed 18, too) and beat Rory by 1. What a rush for that dude!
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
April 13th, 2014 at 11:17:30 AM
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Nice. I'm rooting for Jordan Spieth since the guy who sits behind me at work at "The Plant" (as our company charmingly calls it) bet $100 on him at 25-1. He's a Texas fan.Quote: rdw4potusMcIlroy played with a marker today because an odd number of pros made the cut. Augusta had a very good member play the round with Rory. And that guy shot a 70 (bogeyed 18, too) and beat Rory by 1. What a rush for that dude!
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
April 13th, 2014 at 5:11:51 PM
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Looks like the "field" took down the masters. Bubba won his 2nd green jacket. Couldn't have happened to a nicer hick :)
Hope he isn't a member here LOL
Hope he isn't a member here LOL
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
April 13th, 2014 at 5:41:28 PM
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Quote: TomspurLooks like the "field" took down the masters. Bubba won his 2nd green jacket. Couldn't have happened to a nicer hick :)
Hope he isn't a member here LOL
Hey Mate, when you see Louis (you said you were friends). Tell him to get his teeth fixed.....is he a hick?LOL hope he's not a member here.
Each day is better than the next
April 13th, 2014 at 7:01:46 PM
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Quote: treetopbuddyHey Mate, when you see Louis (you said you were friends). Tell him to get his teeth fixed.....is he a hick?LOL hope he's not a member here.
How can you fix a "passion gap"? :)
It is perfectly symmetrical and he has better teeth than most humans I have met, it is just a little "breezy" upfront :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
April 13th, 2014 at 9:39:45 PM
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Quote: TomspurHow can you fix a "passion gap"? :)
It is perfectly symmetrical and he has better teeth than most humans I have met, it is just a little "breezy" upfront :)
FWIW, all of us kids (me, bros, sis) had that gap and had it fixed right as our permanent teeth came in. It's pretty simple; they cut the little muscle in the center that's pushing them apart and remove it, sew the gum together. The teeth come in perfect and straight. I don't remember it being any big deal, it healed fast. Not sure why it's not a routine dental procedure, unless maybe you have to do it at just the right age?
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
April 13th, 2014 at 9:47:13 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsFWIW, all of us kids (me, bros, sis) had that gap and had it fixed right as our permanent teeth came in. It's pretty simple; they cut the little muscle in the center that's pushing them apart and remove it, sew the gum together. The teeth come in perfect and straight. I don't remember it being any big deal, it healed fast. Not sure why it's not a routine dental procedure, unless maybe you have to do it at just the right age?
I would assume it needs to be caught at a certain age but then again, this particular feature is what Louis is known for......his nickname is "Shrek" :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
