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Certainly 2, Jamos, and I are interested in golf.  Hopefully everybody can enjoy the tournament this year.

Just for jollies, pick your winner.  E-cred for the correct prediction.

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I'm hoping for Bubba.  Love it when he melts down after he wins.

I voted on Bubba and then saw you had already picked him. Oh well, great minds! Augusta is taylor-made for Bubba. He has to be the favorite.

I'm okay with both of us cheering on Bubba.  Our support will bring tears to his eyes!   :lol2:

Rory is 11-2; Bubba 10:1...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2421521-masters-favorites-2015-updated-vegas-odds-for-golfs-elite-talent

I picked Dustin Johnson based on a guy here at work that thinks he will likely win.  I personally don't care anything about golfball but hey, for a bunch of ecreds just for picking the winner...  #+

Dustin has demons, but is a good golfer. Can't count him out.

If Dustin wins, I'll even give you a crown to wear on your avatar.

Bubba is -1 after 3.

 :popcorn2:

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Tom Watson -1 after 10.  :clap:

Bubba now -2 after 5.   :popcorn2:

Justin Rose -3 after 6.

Bubba gave one back at 6th.  He and Tom Watson both -1.

After 2, Phil is -1 and Rory is even.

 :popcorn2:

Phil gets another birdie.  He's -2 after 3.

http://www.cbssports.com/golf/masters/live?ttag=ML15_hp_650x69_aware

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Jason Day is my pick.

I want Jordan Spieth to win among the young guys. I would like to see Phil or Freddy but I doubt that will happen.

Will Tiger make the cut?

Yeah, Tiger is a long shot to make the cut.

Maybe I should have included Phil in the favorites above!!

Here's the update:

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I personally would like to see Tiger make the cut. Might make for an interesting weekend.

Thanks for the updates, Chech.

No problem, 2.

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I love golf. I just can't play the rounds because of my back. I 've always enjoyed watching golf. RTR!

Ricky, I am in the same boat.  My 1st back surgery was in 82. In 93 after years of working with the pain I tried golf and it liked to have put me in the hospital. I love it , but, just can't do it!

We all seem to have the same back.  I've been working to strengthen mine, so maybe I can try to play again this summer.

Here's the update.  Tiger got a bogey at #1, the birdie at #2:

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Tiger inconsistent.  Rory playing better.  Phil is steady and nearing the top.

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Spieth coming on strong; now -5 after 10.  Ernie at -4 after 13.

Tiger back to EVEN par, but hitting loose drives.

Phil finishes at -2; Rory at -1.

 :popcorn2: :popcorn2: :popcorn2: :popcorn2:

Ernie gets an EAGLE to take the lead at -6.

 :popcorn2:

I don't see how anybody can beat Spieth.  OMG!

He's -7 after 13.  Can he break the record 63?

 :popcorn2:

SPIETH

-8 after 14.

 #+ #+ #+ #+ #+

Well I picked him he can't last forever. lol, RTR!

I'm not into to golf, but I vote for Bubba Watson, because of this. (Bubba starts at 3:00)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxSePMdybKk

 :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :stop:

 :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

You're hopeless. 
While you're over there in Asia, buy a set of Taylor Made golf clubs for $100.  Give them a try.  Even if you hate golf after that, you can sell them back here for $450.

I'm one of the two who picked Spieth and you can see why.  The guy has been putting very well all season, has a strong short game and is usually OK off the tee.  You can't win the Masters if you cannot put well.

Spieth also has been in 3 or 4 sudden death playoffs this season so he's dealt with pressure.  Of course nothing is like the pressure of the back nine on Sunday at Augusta.

I too hope Tiger makes the cut and does OK.  OK = probably from two over to two under.  If he can get back to playing competitive golf it will be good for the game.

 :worship: :worship:

Wish I'd picked Spieth.  He looks invincible.

Yes, Tiger NEEDS TO PLAY WELL.  Maybe he'll get his FIX  :unsure: :unsure: tonight, and be better tomorrow.

 ;)

Didn't get to watch any of the action today, but Spieth is one of the great young guns along with Rory. He will do well. Glad to see Phil in contention and I hope Tiger at least makes the cut. If Day is healthy, look out for him, too. Watch for Bubba to surge either tomorrow or Saturday.

Not a fan of Dustin Johnson, but he also has game.

The only problem with your plan is that the fake stuff here is very cheaply made and obviously fake, and the real things are 2-3 times the U.S. price.

Like the baby carrier I want that's $55 on Amazon and $180 in the mall here.

Hmmm.  60-Minutes did a story about the Taylor Made ripoffs, said they bought a set a couple of blocks from the US Embassy in Beijing, then tested them.  They were very quality, albeit fakes.  Said lots of folks were buying them for resale.  Guess quality varies widely.

Well, I tried.  BTW, what's a baby carrier?  Nanny?

Friday's weather looks promising for Augusta (if you can believe the forecast):

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If this holds, everyone should be able to finish.  But the later guys will deal with gusty winds.

 :popcorn2:

That will favor the Europeans. They play much better in adverse weather than the Americans.

Maybe.  I don't know about Spieth.  But I'd guess that he plays well ANY time.
I'll be watching...

 :popcorn2:

Hmm mm. .. the fake stuff I bought in Beijing, mostly phones and clothes, was very poor quality. I never thought about buying golf clubs because I'm not a golfer.

A baby carrier is like a backpack, but it carries a baby, front or back. Our first is due in nine weeks.

WOOOOOOOOOOOT

Congrats.  E-cred for entering the gene pool!

 #+

Ditto! Congrats, Phil!!!  #+

Must watch this interview of Arnie, Jack, and Gary.  Excellent stories about each of them.  :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

http://www.masters.com/en_US/watch/2015-04-09/d7rbuv05j8aceo8kfecuqreklyojxqvl.html

FRIDAY:

ALL SPIETH

HE'S -12 AFTER 11 HOLES.

 :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

Tiger is -2 for the day and -1 for tournament.  Nobody close to Spieth.

 :popcorn2:

BTW, it's very windy. 

Tiger has one of the better scores on the day (-2 so far today), but Spieth is lapping the field.

Hare and the tortoise?  :dunno:

Nice try.  But in this case, Spieth is both.

Spieth -13 after 13; Tiger -2 after 11 (12th position).

 :clap:

Looks like Tiger might make the weekend. Good for him.

You're right, I don't see anybody catching Spieth.

I see McBaman and I were the ones who picked Spieth. I watched him on NBC last week and he really impressed me then. RTR!

Spieth set the 36-hole Masters record at -14.  Tiger at -2 overall.  That's good for golf.

You trying to collect your e-creds at the halfway point, Preacher?
Spieth is only halfway to heaven!

 :lol2:

Indeed, good all around for golf.

He's got a nice lead but tomorrow is Saturday and crazy things can start to happen to the leader board then. I think the tournament will tighten up some and we'll have a shootout on Sunday.

:wave: :wave:

Well, just for jollies, I'll predict Spieth is never threatened, and wins by 6 strokes.

SATURDAY

Tee times (Eastern Daylight Time):

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"Let's go, Spieth. Let's go, Spieth!"

:jump:

Ricky Fowler is hot today.  He started back at +1, but is -5 on the day (-4 overall) after 11.

Tiger got a par at #1.  Good drive on #2...

Watch Tiger hole-by-hole text here:
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/tiger-tracker/

Tiger birdies #2: -3 now.

Tiger birdies #3 also.  He's now at -4.

Then he birdies #4.  He's -5 now!!
Too bad he watched while Spieth did this for the past 2 days.   :lol2:

Here's Tiger's tee shot at the par-3 4th.  WOW!

http://www.masters.com/en_US/watch/2015/r3_8793_4.html?promo=vod_recommended

Adam Scott moves to -4.

Tiger on the difficult #5:
good drive;
iron to middle of the green;
putt to within a foot;
taps in for par.

Check out Tiger's 2nd shot on #3:

http://www.masters.com/en_US/watch/2015/r3_8793_3.html?promo=vod_recommended

Tiger still at -5 after a par on #6 (missed a birdie from 6').  :facepalm:

McIlroy at -4 after 7 holes.

Phil about to tee off to start his Saturday.

 :popcorn2:

Tiger dead center on #7 fairway.  Just a wedge from there.

 :popcorn2:

BTW, you're on your own soon.  CBS has coverage anyhow, and I've got to drive to Tupelo.

 :wave:

Adam Scott at -5 after 2 early birdies in first 3 holes.

Meanwhile, at #7, Tiger hits the pitching wedge to within 10'.

He eyes the birdie, then just misses it!  Wow!!!

:jump:

 :wave: :wave: :wave:

Another encouraging day for Tiger.  He could have easily been another 2 under.  With a good day on Sunday he'll have a top 5 finish.  A major step forward after all his troubles.

But the man of the day is still Speith.  I hope he goes 3 - 4 under on his round on Sunday.  It would really be sad at this point if he collapsed and didn't win.

Indeed, and it could be career crushing.  Lots of pressure on Mr. Spieth, especially now that it's Rose and Mickelson pushing him instead of Hoffman.

Could be a crazy finish today (Sunday).

 :popcorn2:

It looks like it will be a mad scramble for second place unless Spieth shoots par or higher. If he stays aggressive I think he wins with ease. If his nerves get to him and he starts playing conservative the back 9 will be a shoot out.

I want to see Spieth and Phil finish 1-2. It does not matter who wins.

Good to see Tiger playing well. The golf channel guys have been saying for several weeks if he did not play well and make the cut he may never play well again. Tiger is not just playing well he is in contention. Tiger playing well is fun to watch and good for the game.

I agree that 'Tiger playing well' is good for the game, and he is established this week among the top players.  He's tied for 5th.  BUT, he's not a competitor for The Masters now.  He's far behind.  "In contention", YES; contending for a title, NO.

 :popcorn2:

If you are in the Top 10 you are in contention IMO. Spieth is just running away from the field. As Tiger said after his round yesterday he is far back but there are not many players ahead of him.

I'm pleased to see Tiger in 5th position.
Maybe he'll shoot a 63 today, and finish 3rd.   :dunno:

 :lol2: :lol2:

SUNDAY:

Tee times and pairings for the leaders.

1:40 PM   Jason Day Louis Oosthuizen

1:50 PM   Jonas Blixt Zach Johnson

2:00 PM   Paul Casey Ian Poulter

2:10 PM   Dustin Johnson Hideki Matsuyama

2:20 PM   Kevin Na Kevin Streelman

2:30 PM   Rory McIlroy Tiger Woods

2:40 PM   Charley Hoffman Phil Mickelson

2:50 PM   Justin Rose Jordan Spieth

Okay, the Chechmobile is clean and ready to collect more pollen.   :lol2:

I'm settling in for the start of Sunday-at-The-Masters.  Got the water, got the snacks, and now await the TV and computer coverage. 

What's with this CONTROLLING crap that The Masters insists on having?  Why would it hurt them to have all-day Sunday coverage??

 >:(

Bit of wind today, so nobody is moving up the leaderboard much yet.

Tiger and Rory tee off together in 5 minutes.  Hopefully the wind will blast later so the scores will be less predictable.

 :popcorn2:

Rory off cleanly, but Tiger pulls his 3-wood left at #1.

Woot.

 :popcorn2:

Good news: Tiger is in the 9th fairway.  Bad news: it's not the 1st fairway.
Recovery shot is on the edge of the green.  Looks like a par.

Rory and Tiger both with a par at #1.  Rory missed a short birdie.   :facepalm:

Phil missed the fairway at #1.

Sounds like Speith being at -8 is looking good. RTR!

Phil punched it up to the green.

Tiger and Rory both in 1st cut of par-5 #2.

He's twice that good, Ricky.

Spieth of cleanly in the fairway at #1.

Phil gets a par at #1.

Hoffman gets a bogey after missing the fairway badly.

Tiger on the green; chance at eagle on #2.  Rory not as good a 2nd shot.

Wonder how many times dd has cursed at his TV screen this weekend

Rose and Spieth both with birdie chances at #1.

Tiger ran his eagle chance past by 7'.

Rory got par at #2 (missed again).

Tiger missed the birdie.

Rose got a birdie (-13).

SPIETH GOT A BIRDIE AT #1.

Lights out??

 :-X

After just a couple of holes, it looks bleak for those chasing.  So far, Phil looks unsettled.  Tiger went all out for the eagle, and ended up with a par.  Rose looks very good (for him), but he has a way of fading on Sundays.

This could be a wild day, maybe crazy wild if Spieth catches an emotional ride on the momentum train and runs away.  Wow.

 :popcorn2:

I missed Tiger's miss.  That stinks.

Phil-the-thrill screws up a chip, leaving it on the fringe at #2, then sinks the birdie from there.   :dunno:

Hoffman with a poor putting effort.

Spieth slams one at the #2 green, almost perfectly, but ends up on the fringe (with eagle effort to come).

Tiger has a birdie chance at #3.

Rory and Tiger par #3.  Tiger had a good chance.

Mickelson with another loose shot on #3; on the beach.

Looks like it's becoming a 2-horse race (Rose and SPIETH).

Spieth for eagle......

35';  backs away...

Short.  Leaves it 6' above the hole, with a downhill tester for birdie.

At least he didn't slap Rory or anything drastic.

Rose misses the eagle, just as Tiger did, but sank his comeback (-14 now).

Spieth needs this testy birdie to keep ahead by 4 strokes...

NO, he misses (still -17).  The lead is 3.

BTW, the Braves are losing to the Mets today in 7th: 3-2. 
But they were down 2-0 earlier.

Tiger and Rory both missing a bunch of putts.  Tiger gets a bogey at #4 (-5).

GOMES' HOMER ties the game 3-3.

Spieth on #3 from the fairway....

about 13' for a birdie, but it'll be downhill and tough.

Rose with same distance from below the hole.  Rose feeling it now.

 :popcorn2:

Forget Tiger and Rory for now.  No chance it seems.

SPIETH SINKS A LONG BIRDIE ON #3: -18.

You're going to have to start typing with some type of UK accent if you expect me to take you seriously as a good golf play-by-play man.

I can do Aussie, but UK doesn't work on a Southern boy.

"CRIKEY, Spieth gets a bogey on #5.  Once again, the lead is 3 over Rose."

Both Spieth and Rose have challenging 2nd shots on the par-3 green of #6.

Phil not moving.  Neither are Rory (much) or Tiger (nada).

Match race with Spieth well ahead...

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#6

Rose's 2nd shot flew the flag and is off the green.  He'll have to sink a toughie (Aussie talk) to save par.

Spieth has a 65' putt for birdie....  leaves it 2' past.  Wow.

Can Rose sink a miracle??  NO!  Bogey. 
Lead is 4 again.

#7

Spieth on the difficult par-4, 450-yard, narrow 7th.  He starts with a long drive, but wide right among the patrons in the straw.

Rose also long, but also into the pine straw.

 :facepalm:

Braves lose first game of the year.   :'(

Tiger with a little reprieve.  Back to -5.

Both players have difficult shots, but Rose is behind a tree.

Spieth goes through a gap, and leaves the ball just short of the green, between 2 traps (a stance here?).

Rose may break a club here .....
He whacked the tree, maybe breaking the club, but got it fat.  Rose has 40 yards yet to the green.

Advantage Spieth (who could likely par)...

Rose uses the slope on a marvelous shot, and almost gets a birdie on the roll back down.  He'll par.

Spieth has a stance, but gets the chip on the slope, and his ball also rolls back to within 5'.  Testy, but he should be able to par...

.... NO.  HE MISSES IT.  The lead is 3 again.

Rose's tap-in does a 360, but goes in.

TIGER HITS A ROOT ON HIS 2ND SHOT, AND INJURES HIS WRIST.

 :o :o :o

8th (par 5):

Good drive for Rose.

Spieth also in the fairway.

Meanwhile, at 9, Tiger chips well.  How much damage was done?  It must have hurt, and we won't tell Preacher what he said as he screamed!  He's in pain, and may not be able to drive with any power.

 :-X

Spieth's 2nd shot is just short of the green.  Chipping for eagle.

Rose has 249 to the hole.... mighty swipe, but is right of the green.  Just about as well played as Spieth.

Spieth almost chips in... looks like par.

Rose chips up to the flag, but it rolls out to 9'.

Tiger medical report:

He hits a 3 iron on #10, winces as he does, and the ball hooks off the fairway into the pine straw (and roots) again.

Rose misses the comeback birdie, and leaves the door open to Spieth again.

Spieth gets the birdie and leads by 4 strokes again!

Phil gets a bogey at #9, and he's 6 back now (-11).

 :(

#9

Spieth is on the fairway in good shape.

Rose is also in the fairway, but rolls out into the first cut just past Spieth's ball.

Spieth's 2nd shot from 151.... just enough to stay on the platform and a chance for birdie.

Rose from 150 .... ...  calling for it to go... and it sticks above the hole.  This will be a tough putt.

 :popcorn2:

Rickie Fowler posts -6.  Will it hold up??

 :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Okay, Rose has a tough putt....  like a Putt-Putt course... winding around and down, and the ball rolls out past the hole.  Testy par coming...

Spieth has a chance at birdie from 20'...

He sends it... past the hole by 20".  No problem; PAR.

BUT ROSE MISSES THE PUTT, AND THE LEAD IS 5 AFTER 9 HOLES!

10th

Rose has a good, long drive.
Spieth too, but less long.

Spieth first to hit.  He's on the green (well, fringe), about 20' away.
Rose has a short approach after the long drive...  His ball hits short of the hole and sticks below the hole 15' away.

Yep, he needs three, a separate Scottish, British, & Irish accent.



 :lol2:

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11th

Spieth slams it right and off the fairway into the pines.  But who cares?  Look at his lead:

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Spieth's ball is (once again) in a gap for him, perched up nicely.  Duh, what else could happen to the 'boy with the Aub golden horseshoe'!!!!!!

He makes a healthy swipe, under the trees, with water to the left, his caddy chewing fingernails, and the ball ends up safely about 40 yards below the green.

 #+

Tiger update

Wrist seems okay.  He has an eagle chance at 13.

Spieth chips to within 2 feet.  Doh!

TIGER GETS THE EAGLE, AND FINALLY MOVES UP THE LEADERBOARD.

:jump:

12th

Spieth, with a 6-stroke lead, eyes the par-3 toughie 12th hole of Amen Corner (no apologies, Preacher!).

Only 2 of past 22 champions have birdied the 12th.

Spieth whacks the 9 iron to within about 25' of the cup.  A bit long, but not bad.

Rose also hit a ball, but nobody cared.   :tinfoil:

Spieth misses long, and will have 9' coming back for par...

Spieth misses the par; bogey 4.  The lead is 5.

13th

Rose hit a drive...

Spieth with a 3-wood, straight, bending around the corner, and in good shape.
 :popcorn2:

Phil got a birdie on the 13th, and is in 2nd place, 4 strokes back.

 ???

Spieth eyes this par-5, easiest of holes, and makes a mighty swipe, then screams: "GO HARD, GO HARD!!!" (in panic). 

OMG, HE'S WITHIN 12 FEET FOR AN EAGLE AND LIGHTS OUT!!!

:jump:

Spieth's putt slides by, so he misses eagle, but gets a birdie.

SPIETH IS NOW -18.  NEVER HAS A GOLFER REACHED -19 AT AUGUSTA DURING THE MASTERS.

14th

Spieth's drive is long and just in the 2nd cut.  No problem.

Meanwhile, Phil got a bogey at the 14th.  He drops behind Rose.

Now Spieth: 171 yards away, and he hits the green, but ends up where Phil was after a runout.  Long putt for birdie (35 feet?).

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No contest!

15th par 5

After a nice drive, Spieth has 222 to the hole.  Over the water or layup??

Now I'd lay up, but that's me.

Spieth goes for it.....

calling for a good shot...

and it lands over the green safely.  He's good.

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What else does Spieth have to play for today??  Hmmm?

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Nice chip from there, and he has 7 feet for birdie and glory (first Masters player ever to reach -19).

First player ever to reach -19 at the Masters!!  EVER!

16th (par 3):

King Spieth has a 4-stroke lead now with 3 to play.

"DON'T THINK ABOUT IT.  DON'T THINK ABOUT IT!"

King Spieth looks over the backstop of this green (remember Tiger's crazy chip here?), and sends a mighty shot (from a 7 iron) into the air.  It bounced beyond where he wanted, and rolled off the back.  Oh well!

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Spieth sinks the testy par at 16, and keeps the 4-shot lead. 

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17th (par 4):

King Spieth with a nice, long drive.  It's just off the fairway, and no problem from there.

He starts his strut, and the crowd is going nuts in applause.  Some redneck keeps yelling, "Hook 'em horns."  Sigh!   :facepalm:

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King's 2nd shot is on the green, below the hole, and set up for a birdie.  Can you say, "20 under"?

17th

King Spieth eyes the putt............. squats, then walks up, looks twice, then.....



misses by an inch.  He can tap in from 3 inches.

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Tiger injury update:

After play, Tiger said a bone popped out of joint during the injury, and he popped it back in.

WHAT A MAN!  He'll get a sympathy .... smooch  :unsure: for that one from his girlfriend, LV.

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18th

Crappy tee shot by King Spieth.  No worries, mate.

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King Spieth is in a ravine, 400' deep, but he'll manage to whack it up onto the green.   :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Actually, he hits it up to just short of the green, and set up for a chip to finish.

Now he's taking the cheers as he walks up the 18th...

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KING SPIETH WINS!

You said he would win it Chech.  :worship: #+

Very impressive win. He's 21 and has an unlimited future. Hopefully, no injuries, alcohol, or drugs will sidetrack him. I think his family will keep him grounded, despite the constantly prying & invasive media. He has a great looking family with his mother, father, brother, & grandfather around him.




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Actually, I picked Bubba.

But once I saw Spieth play 3 holes, I knew I was wrong.   :-[

Well me and somebody picked MR Speith and this is a first for me picking in golf. RTR!

And I'm giving you another e-cred this morning, Preacher.  Good pick, and a memorable Masters tournament.

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Ricky -- I'm the other guy who picked Spieth.  The way his short game and putting -- especially his putting -- had been in the past few weeks, I just thought his game was a great fit for Augusta National.

I got the feeling that the page was turning to a new generation on the PGA tour.  I've always been a Tiger fan.  He did well and probably would have done better if he hadn't injured his wrist on the 9th hole.  (He hit a root that seemed to be invisible under pine straw or whatever his ball was sitting on.)  It looked pretty painful when it happened.

But Tiger, Phil, Bubba, Kuchar, even the guys in their late 20's who have been out a few years, will have to be at the top of their games to beat Spieth when he is at the top of his game.  Amazing display of golf!

McB, I gave you an e-cred yesterday, and another this morning.  Congratulations on the pick.

I agree, Spieth is special.  If he keeps his head and behaves, LOOK OUT!

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Thanks Chech.  It's always nice when the Gods of E-cred smile down on you.

I need to pony up to you and Preacher, too!