2025 Masters

[wlu_lax6]

So they did not put the roof up or control the weather today? I expect more from Fred.

[brian]

Took a flyer on Tom Kim this year.

[cerranoredux]

Took a flyer on Tom Kim this year.

I initially read “Tom Kite” and thought I’ll take that bet.

[Nonlinear FC]

I did too... It's the fly a kite thing that got our brains twisted.

[DaveInSeattle]

The most popular item from the Masters Merch Tent?

The Masters gnomes: From passing fad to valuable collectibles with staying power

Instead, Augusta National unearthed its own treasure when it began selling the themed figures in 2016 for less than $50 ($49.95 this year) for one week each year inside The Masters merchandise shop. The tournament only allows one gnome per customer and only sells a limited supply each day the shop is open. It’s part of the reason why Masters patrons line up before dawn every year to enter.

[mister d]

I'm drafting again. Need ideas for longshots with an emphasis on "I really expect this guy to make the cut" because if you lose 2 of your 4 on Friday, you're out.

T1. Scottie Scheffler
T2. Rory McIlroy
T3. Collin Morikawa
T4. Ludvig Aberg
T5. John Rahm
T6. Justin Thomas
T7. Xander Schauffle
T8. Bryson DeChambeau
T9. Joaquin Niemann
T10. Hideki Matsuyama
T11. King Koepka
T12. Russell Henley
T13. Jordan Spieth
T14. Tommy Fleetwood
T15. Patrick Cantley
T16. Min Woo Lee
T17. Viktor Hovland
T18. Shane Lowry

T18. Tyrrell Hatton
T17. Tony Finau
T16. Cameron Smith
T15. Jason Day
T14. Dustin Johnson
T13. Sepp Straka
T12. Will Zalatoris
T11. Corey Connors

[degenerasian]

Brian Harman, the 2023 Open champion
Matt Fitpatrick, 2022 US Open chmpion, hasn't missed a Masters cut since 2014.
Nick Taylor, Canadian! Won 3 events in the last 2 years


Veterans? Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia (won on LIV last month)

[A_B]

I like the Harman pick. Fitz has been really out of form, but Augusta cares not for your form. Don't care for Sergio anymore at Augusta.

I like MIn Woo Lee as a sleeper and will probably lay a flyer down on him. He's won recently and had a bunch of Top 20s. So if you like form he has that as well, but again, you never fucking know at Augusta. Fred Couples may be in the lead at some point.

[Rex]

I’m going with Aberg. I’m too lazy to go down the rest of the players list

[A_B]

Another flyer. Robert Macintyre.

[mister d]

12. Henley
25. Zalatoris
48. Spaun
61. McCarthy

[A_B]

C-.

ETA; If I were making my absolute perfect team with players from different tiers, outside of the two guys I already mentioned I'd start with Spieth, who I'm really high on this year. I like corey conners in that "may be due for a breakthrough" segment. I like Byung Yun An as well in what I'd call the 3rd tier. Last pick I'd just go with a past winner.

[mister d]

When its done I'll put the teams out and you can tell me who I should have picked at my spots. Ass Hole.

[A_B]

When its done I'll put the teams out and you can tell me who I should have picked at my spots. Ass Hole.

This seems like a can’t miss idea for you.

[mister d]

I guess we don't need to wait since I'm finished ...

1. Scottie Scheffler
2. Rory McIlroy
3. Collin Morikawa
4. Ludvig Aberg
5. John Rahm
6. Justin Thomas
7. Xander Schauffle
8. Bryson DeChambeau
9. Joaquin Niemann
10. Hideki Matsuyama
11. Brooks Koepka
12. Russell Henley
13. Jordan Spieth
14. Tommy Fleetwood
15. Patrick Cantley
16. Min Woo Lee
17. Viktor Hovland
18. Shane Lowry
19. Tyrrell Hatton
20. Tony Finau
21. Cameron Smith
22. Jason Day
23. Dustin Johnson
24. Sepp Straka
25. Will Zalatoris
26. Corey Connors
27. Patrick Reed
28. Robert MacIntyre
29. Justin Rose
30. Akshay Bhatia
31. Keegan Bradley
32. Tom Kim
33. Sahith Theegala
34. Sergio Garcia
35. Wyndham Clark
36. Adam Scott
37. Phil Mickelson
38. Daniel Berger
39. Aaron Rai
40. Matt Fitzpatrick
41. Michael Kim
42. Billy Horschel
43. Sungjae Im
44. Brian Harman
45. Thomas Detry
46. Harris English
47. Maverick McNealy
48. J.J. Spaun
49. Byeong Hun An
50. Max Homa
51. Lucas Glover
52. Nick Taylor
53. Tom Hoge
54. Sam Burns
55. Davis Thompson
56. Cameron Davis
57. Kevin Yu
58. JT Poston
59. Nicolai Højgaard
60. Rasmus Højgaard
61. Denny McCarthy

[rass]

When its done I'll put the teams out and you can tell me who I should have picked at my spots. Ass Hole.

Sometimes when you pull on the overalls, you get the strap.

[Giff]

Post who else was picked after yours and I'll do better picking players you passed on.

[A_B]

Oh shit. This is a bit awkward.

[mister d]

Post who else was picked after yours and I'll do better picking players you passed on.

If you mean after my last pick, its "everyone else not yet picked".

Oh shit. This is a bit awkward.

Because I nailed it?

[Giff]

Fleetwood
MacIntyre
Glover
Echavarria

[A_B]

Oh shit. This is a bit awkward.

Because I nailed it?

No, I guess I was making edits/picks to the post previous to your picks and I didn't see your list until after lunchtime.

[mister d]

You like 2 guys who went right after my picks.

[A_B]

2? I thought it was 3!

[mister d]

I didn't count Spieth because that's such an obviously stupid pick.

[Giff]

Good news, Echavarria beat Spaun in the par 3 contest. Bad news is no winner of that has ever won the Masters.

[EnochRoot]

Good news, Echavarria beat Spaun in the par 3 contest. Bad news is no winner of that has ever won the Masters.

You're a terrible person. And also, a pussy.

[duff]

Good news, Echavarria beat Spaun in the par 3 contest. Bad news is no winner of that has ever won the Masters.

You're a terrible person. And also, a pussy.

And you are a cunt.

[EnochRoot]

Good news, Echavarria beat Spaun in the par 3 contest. Bad news is no winner of that has ever won the Masters.

You're a terrible person. And also, a pussy.

And you are a cunt.

Nice. Tasty.

You're also unaware of this clod's shit-heal behavior towards me.

[A_B]

I'll say an albatross happens this week. And I love today's pin position on 13 for it, if someone flat crushes a drive.

[Rex]

I'm liking late-early this weekend. rain overnight followed by the worst winds of the weekend tomorrow afternoon.

[Giff]

I'll say an albatross happens this week. And I love today's pin position on 13 for it, if someone flat crushes a drive.

Has that ever happened at the Masters?

[A_B]

I'll say an albatross happens this week. And I love today's pin position on 13 for it, if someone flat crushes a drive.

Has that ever happened at the Masters?

Strangely enough, each of the par 5s have had exactly one albatross in history during tournament play. I wish I could figure out a way to bet it.

[sancarlos]

This is the first time I've heard a 2 on a par 5 called an albatross. I always knew that as a double eagle.

I was caddying for a local pro in a local tournament when I was about 13, when he made one.

[Nonlinear FC]

This is the first time I've heard a 2 on a par 5 called an albatross. I always knew that as a double eagle.

I was caddying for a local pro in a local tournament when I was about 13, when he made one.

While I've heard the term, you are onto something... From digging around a little:

Americas' initial preference:
Americans initially preferred "double eagle," possibly influenced by Gene Sarazen's double eagle at the 1935 Masters. However, the term "albatross" gradually gained more widespread acceptance.

Current usage:
Today, "albatross" is the common term for a three-under-par score in golf, particularly outside of the United States.

[brian]

Not a lot of red, white and blue on the top of the leaderboard right now. Well a lot of red and white, just not blue.

[L-Jam3]

Well duh. Tonga, Indonesia, and Republic of Georgia are golf hotbeds.

[A_B]

That surprises me a bit, but I follow golf a lot more closely than most.

[Rex]

did Rory WD?

[Jerloma]

Guys, does anybody look more natural swinging a gold club than Aberg? I mean, I know this game isn't easy, but the man just makes it look so easy!

<cums>

[A_B]

I'm liking late-early this weekend. rain overnight followed by the worst winds of the weekend tomorrow afternoon.

Nailed this one, Sexy Rexy.