2021 Masters Week

[RedOctober3829]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFg0G4SQXW4


It's here again!!!! It should be a wide open tournament this year. Any one of 10 guys could win it. Based on some players' comments that are already at Augusta, the course is drier and playing more firm than it did in November.

Betting Odds per VegasInsider
DJ +900
Bryson +1000
Spieth, JT +1100
Rahm +1300
Rory +1900
Cantlay +2200
Xander +2500
Koepka +2800
Morikawa +2900
Reed +3200
Finau, Hovland +3500
https://www.vegasinsider.com/golf/odds/masters/

TV Coverage(no Par 3 Contest again)
Thursday: 3-7:30 pm ESPN
Friday: 3-7:30 pm on ESPN
Saturday: 3-7 pm on CBS
Sunday: 2-7 pm on CBS

Streaming Coverage(available on Masters.com, ESPN+, and Masters App)
Monday: On The Range Noon-2 pm
Tuesday: On the Range 9-11 am
Wednesday: On The Range 9-11 AM
Thursday and Friday: Featured Groups 7:45 AM-7 PM, Holes 4-6 9:25 AM-6:45 PM, Amen Corner 10:45 AM-6 PM, Holes 15-16: 11:45-7 PM, On the Range 8:30-10:30 AM, Every Shot/Every Hole with MyGroup: All Day on Masters.com

Saturday, April 10
Featured Groups, 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Hole Nos. 4, 5 and 6: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Amen Corner (11th, 12th, 13th holes): 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
Hole Nos. 15 and 16: 12:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
On the Range, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Every shot, every hole/My Group: All day on Masters.com

Sunday, April 11
Featured Groups, 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Hole Nos. 4, 5 and 6: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Amen Corner (11th, 12th, 13th holes): 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
Hole Nos. 15 and 16: 12:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
On the Range, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Every shot, every hole/My Group: All day on Masters.com

Champions Dinner Menu as chosen by Dustin Johnson
Appetizers: Pigs in a Blanket and Lobster and Corn Fritters
First Course: Choice of House Salad or Casear Salad
Family Style Sides: Mashed Potatoes and Spring Vegetables
Entrees: Filet Mignon and Miso-Marinated Sea Bass
Dessert: Peach Cobbler and Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Weather Report for Augusta, GA per Weather.gov
Monday: Sunny and 79 degrees
Tuesday: Sunny and 82 degrees
Wednesday: Sunny and 85 degrees
Thursday: 50% chance of showers. Thunderstorms possible after 2 pm. High of 81
Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High of 79
Saturday: 40% chance of showers. High of 78
Sunday: Sunny and 79 degrees

 

[Conigliaro's Potential]

Thursday: 50% chance of showers. Thunderstorms possible after 2 pm. High of 81
Friday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High of 79
Saturday: 40% chance of showers. High of 78

Well, that sucks.

 

[BaseballJones]

Not a snarky post here: But we've seen a growing trend away from terms like "owner" (of sports teams) or "master" bathroom/bedroom, because those terms are more and more becoming offensive to people as they harken back to slavery.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/24/adam-silver-nba-done-using-owner/

https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/fun-at-home/a1087/master-bedroom-politically-incorrect/

So the serious question is: will there be pushback against the term "The Masters"? And will Augusta National even come close to listening to such pushback, should it come?

Here's an article from a year ago on this.

https://www.morningread.com/news-opinion/feature/2020-06-28/should-masters-change-its-name

 

[santadevil]

Not a snarky post here: But we've seen a growing trend away from terms like "owner" (of sports teams) or "master" bathroom/bedroom, because those terms are more and more becoming offensive to people as they harken back to slavery.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/24/adam-silver-nba-done-using-owner/

https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/fun-at-home/a1087/master-bedroom-politically-incorrect/

So the serious question is: will there be pushback against the term "The Masters"? And will Augusta National even come close to listening to such pushback, should it come?

Here's an article from a year ago on this.

https://www.morningread.com/news-opinion/feature/2020-06-28/should-masters-change-its-name

Good article. Before I read it, I didn't really see why it was an issue, because I know the background of the name
But after reading the article, like the author points out, my view is definitely skewed and not intentionally

I would think there will be some pushback on the name growing, especially after the MLB move this past week to move it away from Atlanta
Georgia will have more of a spotlight on it and this will likely become more of a conversation this week
I wouldn't be surprised to see it gain some traction

 

[Lupe Whalewatch]

I don't hate Sergio's odds at 49/1. He's been on form lately, and I feel like he could be in the mix come Sunday.

 

[ernieshore]

It's the time of year I am reminded the Masters theme song actually has lyrics - and they are every bit as awful/wonderful as you would hope.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac73lNdxxdE

 

[LoweTek]

Master does have other relevant meanings and connotations entirely unrelated to slavery. I mean, how about "Chess Master?" While I agree the tournament and the venue both have a checkered racial history (to be kind) and very deservedly so, isn't changing the name a bridge a bit too far?

 

[FL4WL3SS]

Master does have other relevant meanings and connotations entirely unrelated to slavery. I mean, how about "Chess Master?" While I agree the tournament and the venue both have a checkered racial history (to be kind) and very deservedly so, isn't changing the name a bridge a bit too far?

I don't think you want to go there. We can't even call it a brown bag session at work anymore (literally, lunch bags are brown). Removing 'Master' seems way closer of a bridge than brown bag lunch.

Master implies enslaving someone, even if it's connotation is a mastery of a skill. I see no harm in calling it The Invitational or whatever.

It's just a name, who really cares. Nothing else changes.

 

[voidfunkt]

I want a Bryson win so I can enjoy the salty postings that will follow but I would be very happy with Koepka or Morikawa.

Rory would be a fun one too.

 

[cshea]

Won't be Brooks, he's injured and not playing.

I'd love to see Rory complete the slam but it seems unlikely. He was pretty lost at The Players and again at the match play 2 weeks ago. You never know though, maybe coming in with lower expectations is what he needs.

 

[voidfunkt]

Won't be Brooks, he's injured and not playing.

Everything Ive read indicates he is playing...

 

[cshea]

Everything Ive read indicates he is playing...

Huh, looks like you're right. I could've sworn he announced he wasn't playing several weeks ago. Good to have him in the field.

 

[johnmd20]

Huh, looks like you're right. I could've sworn he announced he wasn't playing several weeks ago. Good to have him in the field.

You are correct. He did announce it was very unlikely. And then he switched it up this week.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Huh, looks like you're right. I could've sworn he announced he wasn't playing several weeks ago. Good to have him in the field.

Yeah he's playing. He was one of the players there early too.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Tee Times for Thursday
7:45 Lee Elder, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus
8:00 Michael Thompson, Hudson Swofford
8:12 Sandy Lyle, Matt Jones, Dylan Frittelli
8:24 Ian Woosnam, Jim Herman, Stewart Cink
8:36 Sebastian Munoz, Henrik Stenson, Robert Streb
8:48 Bernhard Langer, Will Zalatoris, Joe Long(a)
9:00 Brian Harman, Ian Poulter, Brendon Todd
9:12 Charl Schwartzel, Si Woo Kim, Corey Connors
9:24 Danny Willett, Joaquin Niemann, Kevin Kisner
9:36 Jason Day, Matthew Wolff, Cameron Champ
9:48 Hideki Matsuyama, Harris English, Abraham Ancer

10:06 Bubba Watson, Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland
10:18 Sergio Garcia, Webb Simpson, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
10:30 Dustin Johnson, Lee Westwood, Tyler Strafaci(a)
10:42 Xander Schauffele, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy
10:54 Patrick Reed, Daniel Berger, Paul Casey
11:06 Vijay Singh, Martin Laird
11:18 Larry Mize, Jimmy Walker, Brian Gay
11:30 Carlos Ortiz, Mackenzie Hughes, Bernd Wisenberger
11:42 Mike Weir, CT Pan, Robert McIntyre
11:54 JM Olazabel, Matt Wallace, Lanto Griffin

12:12 Victor Perez, Jason Kokrak, Marc Leishman
12:24 Fred Couples, Francesco Molinari, Charles Osborne(a)
12:36 Zach Johnson, Kevin Na, Gary Woodland
12:48 Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Matt Kuchar
1:00 Billy Horschel, Tyrell Hatton, Ryan Palmer
1:12 Phil Mickelson, Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler
1:24 Patrick Cantlay, Sungjae Im, Matthew Fitzpatrick
1:36 Adam Scott, Bryson DeChambeau, Max Homa
1:48 Tony Finau, Louis Oosthuizen, Justin Thomas
2:00 Jordan Spieth, Cameron Smith, Collin Morikawa

 

[RedOctober3829]

Tee Times for Friday
8:00 Vijay Singh, Martin Laird
8:12 Larry Mize, Jimmy Walker, Brian Gay
8:24 Carlos Ortiz, Mackenzie Hughes, Bernd Wisenberger
8:36 Mike Weir, CT Pan, Robert McIntyre
8:48 JM Olazabel, Matt Wallace, Lanto Griffin
9:00 Victor Perez, Jason Kokrak, Marc Leishman
9:12 Fred Couples, Francesco Molinari, Charles Osborne(a)
9:24 Zach Johnson, Kevin Na, Gary Woodland
9:36 Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Matt Kuchar
9:48 Billy Horschel, Tyrell Hatton, Ryan Palmer

10:06 Phil Mickelson, Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler
10:18 Patrick Cantlay, Sungjae Im, Matthew Fitzpatrick
10:30 Adam Scott, Bryson DeChambeau, Max Homa
10:42 Tony Finau, Louis Oosthuizen, Justin Thomas
10:54 Jordan Spieth, Cameron Smith, Collin Morikawa
11:06 Michael Thompson, Hudson Swofford
11:18 Sandy Lyle, Matt Jones, Dylan Frittelli
11:30 Ian Woosnam, Jim Herman, Stewart Cink
11:42 Sebastian Munoz, Henrik Stenson, Robert Streb
11:54 Bernhard Langer, Will Zalatoris, Joe Long(a)

12:12 Brian Harman, Ian Poulter, Brendon Todd
12:24 Charl Schwartzel, Si Woo Kim, Corey Connors
12:36 Danny Willett, Joaquin Niemann, Kevin Kisner
12:48 Jason Day, Matthew Wolff, Cameron Champ
1:00 Hideki Matsuyama, Harris English, Abraham Ancer
1:12 Bubba Watson, Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland
1:24 Sergio Garcia, Webb Simpson, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
1:36 Dustin Johnson, Lee Westwood, Tyler Strafaci(a)
1:48 Xander Schauffele, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy
2:00 Patrick Reed, Daniel Berger, Paul Casey

 

[Lose Remerswaal]

Lee, Gary and Jack don't get to play Friday, too?

 

[Over Guapo Grande]

Man....a twosome behind a threesome. And i don't really think you can ask to play through with those fellas.

 

[Doug Beerabelli]

Current club chairman Fred Ridley has been spearheading efforts by the club to help out those less well off in the City of Augusta. Here are articles about those efforts, including a $10 million donation.

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/Masters2020-augusta-national-contributes-10-million-to-community

https://golf.com/news/features/inside-augusta-national-efforts-revive-augusta-neighborhoods/

This may be the equivalent to change found in the couch cushions in Butler Cabin for the membership, but it shows a willingness to put in an effort to help out over the long haul, and leverage connections to bring in corporate partners in assist with such efforts.

I'm pretty sure the club does not want to change the tournament name. I'd think it would be better the club be an enthusiastic partner, rather than awkward semi punching bag with a history of being stubborn and independent when similar matters come across their porchstep, in the efforts to help those less well off in the city of Augusta. But YMMV on that.

 

[cshea]

DJ goes the steak & potatoes route.

View: https://twitter.com/TheMasters/status/1379511639184183298?s=20

 

[Lose Remerswaal]

That is missing the apps, which are pigs in a blanket and lobster & corn fritters

 

[cshea]

Back to Brooks, apparently he can't bend down to mark his ball. Gotta do the split marking technique. I'd imagine he also can't squat to read putts.

View: https://twitter.com/dylan_dethier/status/1379532322316374030?s=20

 

[FL4WL3SS]

Absolutely fascinating from John Wood (fmr caddie):

https://golf.com/instruction/augusta-national-yardage-book-reveals-course-secrets/

I wonder how many strokes a caddie with this level of detail would save me each round. I'm thinking quite a few.

 

[BaseballJones]

Man....a twosome behind a threesome. And i don't really think you can ask to play through with those fellas.

And a reaaaaaaalllly old threesome at that. They should have spaced out the tee time a little more so that Thompson and Swofford aren’t being held up all day.

 

[Lupe Whalewatch]

Man....a twosome behind a threesome. And i don't really think you can ask to play through with those fellas.

Augusta member Jeff Knox is typically a marker if there's an odd number that make the cut. Not sure if he would fill out a threesome for Thursday and Friday. He's a pretty cool story if you've never heard of him. Often times he will beat the guy he is playing with.
https://golf.com/news/tournaments/jeff-knox-pros-rave-about-legendary-masters-marker/

 

[wonderland]

They hit tee shots but don’t play.

 

[TFP]

Wait I thought this was a bit...those guys don’t actually play.

 

[Zomp]

Yeah guys I thought you were joking at first but that tee time is the ceremonial tee shot. Or did you really think Jack's fat ass is gonna try to walk 18 around Augusta?

 

[Lupe Whalewatch]

I was talking about Vijay and Laird going off as a twosome in terms of having a marker. Might be two conversations going on here.

 

[FL4WL3SS]

Wait I thought this was a bit...those guys don’t actually play.

I was going to see how long it would go lol

 

[TFP]

I was talking about Vijay and Laird going off as a twosome in terms of having a marker. Might be two conversations going on here.

Fair - I doubt they do that on Thursday/Friday, they only do it on the weekends so someone doesn’t have to play alone.

 

[Conigliaro's Potential]

The 1986 Masters highlights are on TV right now, and every time I watch the final round, it cracks me up to see my first high school golf coach standing behind Seve as he tees off on #15. (And on the full broadcast he pops up again behind Nicklaus after he tees off on #18.)

 

[Lose Remerswaal]

I was going to see how long it would go lol

I would love to see them insist.

 

[cshea]

That is missing the apps, which are pigs in a blanket and lobster & corn fritters

Excuse me, sir. In these areas we refer to the appetizer as smoked kielbasa in puff pastry.

View: https://twitter.com/TheMasters/status/1379587690761424900?s=20

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

I think Paul Casey will be in the mix on Sunday.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Wait I thought this was a bit...those guys don’t actually play.

Jack couldn’t walk 1 hole at this point let alone 18 at Augusta. My dad and brother said it’s one of the most hilly courses they’ve ever been to.

 

[FL4WL3SS]

Is the par 3 not televised today?

Nevermind looks like it was cancelled this year. Somehow I missed that.

 

[Conigliaro's Potential]

There is no Par 3 event this year.

 

[Ale Xander]

Was the Sea Bass Chilean?

 

[Freddy Linn]

Jack couldn’t walk 1 hole at this point let alone 18 at Augusta. My dad and brother said it’s one of the most hilly courses they’ve ever been to.

#2 drops 90 feet in elevation, and going back up that hill on #8 is a climb of 72 feet . #10 drops an amazing 110 feet.

https://golf.com/news/tournaments/breaking-down-elevation-augusta-national-golf-club/

 

[TFP]

The coverage on ESPN of the practice round is awesome. SVP is the best and just seeing the players being casual and relaxed while walking the course is really cool.

 

[Ale Xander]

The coverage on ESPN of the practice round is awesome. SVP is the best and just seeing the players being casual and relaxed while walking the course is really cool.

Are they talking about Tiger at all?

 

[FL4WL3SS]

The coverage on ESPN of the practice round is awesome. SVP is the best and just seeing the players being casual and relaxed while walking the course is really cool.

Wait, I was looking for coverage and didn't find anything. Are they doing this all day?

 

[TFP]

Wait, I was looking for coverage and didn't find anything. Are they doing this all day?

It ends in 4 mins, unfortunately.

 

[Red(s)HawksFan]

Not really a Bryson fan, but this kind of practice round might win me over.

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/04/bryson-dechambeau-disc-golf-masters

 

[cshea]

I’m picking Jordan. His record here when in form is just too good. He’s got his mojo back and it’s a place he can spray it off the tee a little bit and not be crippled.

 

[FL4WL3SS]

I’m picking Jordan. His record here when in form is just too good. He’s got his mojo back and it’s a place he can spray it off the tee a little bit and not be crippled.

Name your bet

 

[cshea]

Name your bet

$20? Pick a player, head to head?

 

[FL4WL3SS]

$20? Pick a player, head to head?

The player who finishes better or do they have to win?

So many choices!

 

[FL4WL3SS]

Let's do $20 whichever player does better and then a 2x multiplier if your guy wins. So you either win $20 or $40.