Author Topic: US Masters 2012 (Read 12031 times)

Sean_93 · « **Reply #400 on:** April 7, 2012, 06:33:14 PM »

Thought the Open would of been the most prestigious to win.

What makes the Masters so special - have only watched a couple of Masters?

It would be great if Sergio could win, always the nearly man, it could really kick-start his career.

PortlandRed · « **Reply #401 on:** April 7, 2012, 06:59:21 PM »

Quote from: Sean_93 on April 7, 2012, 06:33:14 PM

Thought the Open would of been the most prestigious to win.

What makes the Masters so special - have only watched a couple of Masters?

It would be great if Sergio could win, always the nearly man, it could really kick-start his career.

The Open is great. Which is the most prestigious to a professional I suppose would be personal preference.

In the case of the Masters, it's all about the course. Playing the tournament at Augusta National every year makes it great.

Tomaldinho · « **Reply #402 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:00:41 PM »

Are any streams showing live golf at the moment? The firstrowsports one just seems to be chewing things over.

JM10 · « **Reply #403 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:07:04 PM »

Quote from: Tomaldinho on April 7, 2012, 07:00:41 PM

Are any streams showing live golf at the moment? The firstrowsports one just seems to be chewing things over.

Amen Corner is on the BBC red button and website if you're in the UK.

fowlermagic · « **Reply #404 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:28:06 PM »

Rose on a bit of a move to -3 and Poulter is -2 ...Woods gained two strokes on the day and lost them again so unless he can get it to at least Evens he can forget it

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #405 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:37:43 PM »

Quote from: Mr Dilkington on April 7, 2012, 01:41:56 PM

It's the second biggest tournament in Golf after the Ryder cup.

It's the biggest of the four majors. So yeah, you might say it's the equivalent of the Champions League.

What the hell!
The Masters is magnificent. But it's the second biggest tournament behind The Open, and always will be. The Ryder Cup is a team event so can't be compared (my favourite sporting event along with The Ashes)

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #406 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:38:34 PM »

Quote from: ALPH1217 on April 7, 2012, 03:58:37 PM

An American player would probably consider the US Open and the Masters as their priority. Hard to say which may take preference. The non-American player would probably be partial to the Open and then the Masters. The Ryder Cup has become my favourite but has only grown in mass popularity in fairly recent years with Europe's emergence.

That's actually not true, for most Americans to win 'The British' is the ultimate.

JM10 · « **Reply #407 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:44:37 PM »

Looks like a double on the first for McIlroy, again.

Sarge · « **Reply #408 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:45:38 PM »

Yep Rory drops 2 on the 1st -2 now.

Sarge · « **Reply #409 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:47:39 PM »

Sergio drops one also, -3 now.

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #410 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:50:49 PM »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on April 7, 2012, 07:38:34 PM

That's actually not true, for most Americans to win 'The British' is the ultimate.

Not even close. For Americans The Masters is number one followed by The US Open. When it's played at St. Andrews it might move ahead of The US Open, but most years it's third. Most Americans wouldn't even know what tournament The Open Championship is.

RedStevie1 · « **Reply #411 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:51:53 PM »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on April 7, 2012, 07:38:34 PM

That's actually not true, for most Americans to win 'The British' is the ultimate.

No way.

Sarge · « **Reply #412 on:** April 7, 2012, 07:58:03 PM »

Aghhh me arse!!

The Brits will say The British Open.
The Yanks will say The Masters, US Open or anything American at that.

In reality The Irish Open pisses all over them

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #413 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:00:33 PM »

Quote from: Vork+The Knights of Good on April 7, 2012, 07:50:49 PM

Not even close. For Americans The Masters is number one followed by The US Open. When it's played at St. Andrews it might move ahead of The US Open, but most years it's third. Most Americans wouldn't even know what tournament The Open Championship is.

Absolutely untrue. Sure, many Americans don't rate the tournament but most do. It's the ultimate test of golf and they know it. When you say 'Most Americans' though it looks like you're talking about fans. I'm talking about players.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #414 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:00:53 PM »

Quote from: RedStevie1 on April 7, 2012, 07:51:53 PM

No way.

Yes way. According to...American golfers.

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #415 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:02:43 PM »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on April 7, 2012, 07:38:34 PM

That's actually not true, for most Americans to win 'The British' is the ultimate.

No way, mate.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #416 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:06:43 PM »

Quote from: ALPH1217 on April 7, 2012, 08:02:43 PM

No way, mate.

Fine. Just ask the likes of Tom Watson, Stewart Cink, Ben Curtis, Todd Hamilton, Mark Calcavecchia, John Daly, Mark O'Meara, Jason Leonard, the list goes on and on and on.

And yes, I have deliberately left off Duval, Nicklaus and Woods. Though it's entirely possible I should have included them.

MBL? · « **Reply #417 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:09:37 PM »

Benitle knows whats most important in every sport so shut up.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #418 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:12:27 PM »

Quote from: MBL? on April 7, 2012, 08:09:37 PM

Benitle knows whats most important in every sport so shut up.

Oh do go and boil your head. Silly reaction to me giving my opinion. Which happens to be an informed one based on, wait for it, what those American golfers have actually said.

Anyway, back to the Masters, which by the way I think is magnificent before anyone doesn't read my original post on this topic and assumes I'm putting it down.

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #419 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:14:49 PM »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on April 7, 2012, 08:00:33 PM

Absolutely untrue. Sure, many Americans don't rate the tournament but most do. It's the ultimate test of golf and they know it. When you say 'Most Americans' though it looks like you're talking about fans. I'm talking about players.

I'm referring to all Americans (fans, golfers, commentators, golfer's family); it's not close. The Masters is easily number one. I don't think anyone doesn't rate the "British;" they just don't rate it as highly as The Masters. For instance, I heard an interview with Nick Watney the other day where he listed the tournaments he would most want to win in this order: The Masters, US Open, Open Championship. I think that is typical for most American golfers with the order of the two Open's possibly being switched for some. I'm highly confident that The Masters would be a runaway winner in a poll of American golfers, though. I've been lucky enough to meet a couple pros and they both talked about Augusta like it was a Mecca for golfers.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #420 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:15:50 PM »

Quote from: Vork+The Knights of Good on April 7, 2012, 08:14:49 PM

I'm referring to all Americans (fans, golfers, commentators, golfer's family); it's not close. The Masters is easily number one.

I agree. I never said anything different - as I clearly stated I was only referring to players.

wardides · « **Reply #421 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:16:16 PM »

I think you're an idiot if you try and claim one is better then the other to be honest.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #422 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:17:06 PM »

Quote from: Vork+The Knights of Good on April 7, 2012, 08:14:49 PM

I'm highly confident that The Masters would be a runaway winner in a poll of American golfers, though. I've been lucky enough to meet a couple pros and they both talked about Augusta like it was a Mecca for golfers.

I'm not so sure. My late father knew a lot of pros (most of them at one time) and I have met quite a few.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #423 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:18:02 PM »

Quote from: wardides on April 7, 2012, 08:16:16 PM

I think you're an idiot if you try and claim one is better then the other to be honest.

I kind of agree to be honest. I just reacted to the rather glib statements that 'The Masters is the #1 tournament'.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #424 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:19:47 PM »

Quote from: Vork+The Knights of Good on April 7, 2012, 08:14:49 PM

I'm referring to all Americans (fans, golfers, commentators, golfer's family); it's not close. The Masters is easily number one. I don't think anyone doesn't rate the "British;" they just don't rate it as highly as The Masters. For instance, I heard an interview with Nick Watney the other day where he listed the tournaments he would most want to win in this order: The Masters, US Open, Open Championship. I think that is typical for most American golfers with the order of the two Open's possibly being switched for some. I'm highly confident that The Masters would be a runaway winner in a poll of American golfers, though. I've been lucky enough to meet a couple pros and they both talked about Augusta like it was a Mecca for golfers.

Sorry but Bob Bubka said on Talksport without hesitation that the Open was the best golf tournament bar none - so that's one American who flys against the grain.

Calm_Down_x3 · « **Reply #425 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:20:18 PM »

Good evening lads and lasses...

So whose watching this on Sky?

Whose on BBC?

Whose watching it on 'other?'

Ziltoid · « **Reply #426 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:22:17 PM »

Quote from: Calm_Down_x3 on April 7, 2012, 08:20:18 PM

Good evening lads and lasses...

So whose watching this on Sky?

Whose on BBC?

Whose watching it on 'other?'

Was watching on Sky but can't do with Montgomerie giving his insight, might try the Beeb tonight.

wardides · « **Reply #427 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:23:39 PM »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on April 7, 2012, 08:18:02 PM

I kind of agree to be honest. I just reacted to the rather glib statements that 'The Masters is the #1 tournament'.

What I would say however is that Augusta holds more prestige then the tournament itself. Obviously The Open has some sort of course relationship with St.Andrews, but if you took the masters and played it elsewhere it would not be held in half the regard it does at the moment.

stevied · « **Reply #428 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:23:43 PM »

Snedeker finishes -1 after starting +3 nice at 80/1, Stenson going well again !!

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #429 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:30:59 PM »

Quote from: wardides on April 7, 2012, 08:23:39 PM

What I would say however is that Augusta holds more prestige then the tournament itself. Obviously The Open has some sort of course relationship with St.Andrews, but if you took the masters and played it elsewhere it would not be held in half the regard it does at the moment.

Agreed, very well put mate

JM10 · « **Reply #430 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:32:31 PM »

Quote from: stevied on April 7, 2012, 08:23:43 PM

Snedeker finishes -1 after starting +3 nice at 80/1, Stenson going well again !!

Bogey on the last, +4 for the hole over the 3 days. Very costly. He only ever wins from way off the pace though, so he's not in a bad position.

Marty 85 · « **Reply #431 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:33:22 PM »

LETS GO WESTWOOD

Rob K · « **Reply #432 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:36:00 PM »

Anyone want a certain golfer not to win? Because i can stick 50p e/w on them and they'll deffo crumble tomorrow....

My bets (all e/w):
Day - withdrawn
Donald - finished +7
Garcia - +3 through 4 today
Watson - +2 through 5 today.

stevied · « **Reply #433 on:** April 7, 2012, 08:37:17 PM »

If you offered me the chance to play in The Masters or the Open i know what my answer would be, you can play any of the Open rota courses you try and get on Augusta, its the start of spring , sunshine and colour after a normal grey and dreary winter, my vote goes to the Masters