Bound for Augusta National - The Masters

[garyg]

I haven't noticed a lot of golfers here in my short while on board, but do notice much love for the icons of the past, whether single rings or sporting events. This year, over 50 years after I saw Arnie win the tournament on a Black & White TV, I am going to get to see it in person.

An old friend obtained tickets for one of the practice rounds, so four of us are meeting up in Cincinnati (where I spent some years) and driving down to Augusta.

Don't care if I meet Tiger or Phil, just will walk the course that I've associated with the coming of spring for all these years.

Any other Masters' fans?

 

[JeffBr]

Attended the Masters for all 4 days in 1995 (Crenshaw, 2nd win)......nothing like it. Have a great time, it is an unforgettable experience and wonderful memory. I have been to many tournaments (including Majors) and played some great golf courses (Kapulua Plantation, Kiawah Ocean Course, Palm Springs Courses, Hawaii courses) and the Masters property is easily the most beautiful course I have seen. I followed Arnie every step of his second round (he had a bad 1st) and he shot low 70's, even at 65 years!

 

[hookem11]

Very jealous. Have a great time

 

[whavens]

A true rite of sprint. I love watching the Masters. My Dad used to go to Doral with his friends to play a lot when I was growing up. I didn't take up golf until I was 40, wish I had done it a lot sooner. Enjoy your trip.

 

[KCee]

Very, very jealous. My father-in-law and some friends went to a Masters practice round and the par 3 tourney last year and loved it. He belongs to a high end country club, but he was still incredibly impressed with the condition of the course. Enjoy your trip!

 

[ackvil]

Have a great time. I have entered a number of lotteries to get tickets but never have.

My wife and I enjoy watching golf over the weekend. It's funny, but my 86 year old mother-in-law knows nothing about golf - but is a baseball fan - and when she comes over the house she is getting to enjoy golf, too.

 

[nole1]

That is one trip I plan on making soon. I am an avid golfer (play at least twice a week) and one of my goals is to take myself and my dad to all 4 majors. I'm very happy the started streaming the coverage online so I don't miss any action the whole week.

 

[closer]

I'd like to be able to watch the Masters in person some day. Of all the majors, I love it for its history, and love the Bobby Jones story and how amateurs are welcomed. I've even got my FIL hooked onto watching golf now, and he is excited during Master's week!

 

[Luc]

I will probably have a look, I prefer playing it(even if I'm one of the worse golfer in town) but still enjoy the show!

 

[garyg]

I will probably have a look, I prefer playing it(even if I'm one of the worse golfer in town) but still enjoy the show!

It was wonderful, we saw Tiger on the range, Bubba on the course, walked it 1 through 18. I am a meticulous lawn keeper, but the condition there just blew me away - I have the best lawn on this street, and their out of the way gallery spots were better.

Just wow,

 

[whavens]

I just got a call from a friend who drives a tour bus. He was one hour out from Augusta and has one of Fuzzy Zoeller's all access passes. Think I will fly down and burglarize his room.

 

[jpakstis]

Have you been to a tournament before? I went to one in Torrey Pines back in '00 or '01, back when Tiger was the height of his game (and it was one of his "home" tournaments - the Buick Invitational). Also, John Daly had a bit of resurgence there, and we went on Sunday. It was so much fun and such a great way to "watch" golf. We meandered around the course, stayed at one hole for a couple of golfers, then followed Tiger around, then Daly. The juxtaposition of Tiger and Daly was really interesting. Tiger's crowd was huge, and respectful. Tiger himself was very precise, took tons of practice swings, spent a lot of time analyzing. Daly's crowd was Happy Gimore-esque, and would go crazy with every big tee shot. Daly himself would be off smoking a cigarette while his partner teed off. Then they would announce his shot and he would just walk up, grip it, and rip it.

Also, having really only played municipal or town courses, it was incredible walking around such a beautiful course. It must be a pilgrammage to get onto Augusta National.

 

[whavens]

I went to the 96 PGA at Valhalla and followed Daly. In 2000 I went back and followed Tiger. You are right, there is a huge difference between the two followings.

 

[tm3]

Masters is awesome. Everything keyed towards the enjoyment of their "patrons."

you do not appreciate how hilly it is by watching on TV

i have relatives and a place to stay 15 miles away but the practice round tickets have become very hard to get.