THE MASTERS

[Chechem]

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

McIlroy at -4 after 7 holes.

[Chechem]

Phil about to tee off to start his Saturday.

 

[Chechem]

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

 

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

 

[Chechem]

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

[Chechem]

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

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



 

[McBaman]

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.

[Chechem]

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).

 

[pmull]

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.

[Chechem]

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.

 

[pmull]

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.

 

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.

[Chechem]

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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.   

 

[pmull]

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

[Chechem]

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

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??

 

[Chechem]

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.

 

[Chechem]

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

Woot.

 

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