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Title: 2021 Masters
Post by: Boycey on April 05, 2021, 06:46:25 PM
Only a few months since I posted the previous one of these.

Here's the obligatory guide to who can and can't win.

https://www.golfwrx.com/651239/the-23-players-who-can-win-the-masters-2/?utm_source=Front&utm_medium=Featured_Center_Top&utm_campaign=GolfWRX_OnSite&utm_content=main
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Angelo on April 05, 2021, 06:48:45 PM
I'll resign from the board if McIlroy wins.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: yellowcard on April 05, 2021, 09:14:50 PM
It's probably the easiest major to predict in terms of rarely producing a real long shot as winner.

I think Spieth is the man to beat this week, but most of the usual suspects will contend like Johnson, Thomas, Rahm and Dechambeau. Hopefully McIlroy and Lowry will contend and whilst the course should suit McIlroy and he has the ability, doubts still persist on his mental strength if he gets into contention.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: yellowcard on April 05, 2021, 09:16:26 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 05, 2021, 06:46:25 PM
Only a few months since I posted the previous one of these.

Here's the obligatory guide to who can and can't win.

https://www.golfwrx.com/651239/the-23-players-who-can-win-the-masters-2/?utm_source=Front&utm_medium=Featured_Center_Top&utm_campaign=GolfWRX_OnSite&utm_content=main

Very interesting analysis, will keep an eye on it this week.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 06, 2021, 02:07:35 AM
Quote from: Angelo on April 05, 2021, 06:48:45 PM
I'll resign from the board if McIlroy wins.

can't wait  ;D

de chambeau should be fav imo
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: screenexile on April 06, 2021, 03:05:45 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 05, 2021, 09:14:50 PM
It's probably the easiest major to predict in terms of rarely producing a real long shot as winner.

I think Spieth is the man to beat this week, but most of the usual suspects will contend like Johnson, Thomas, Rahm and Dechambeau. Hopefully McIlroy and Lowry will contend and whilst the course should suit McIlroy and he has the ability, doubts still persist on his mental strength if he gets into contention.

It's not this year especially with the struggles he's going through. It would be absolutely ridiculous if he was able to pull off a win at Augusta the way he's been playing.

The bookies are taking the absolute piss with his odds he's nowhere near that he should be 50/1 minimum!
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: gawa316 on April 06, 2021, 06:29:31 AM
Spieth, JT or (hopefully) Westwood
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: trileacman on April 06, 2021, 06:47:55 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 05, 2021, 09:14:50 PM
It's probably the easiest major to predict in terms of rarely producing a real long shot as winner.

I think Spieth is the man to beat this week, but most of the usual suspects will contend like Johnson, Thomas, Rahm and Dechambeau. Hopefully McIlroy and Lowry will contend and whilst the course should suit McIlroy and he has the ability, doubts still persist on his mental strength if he gets into contention.

Zac Johnson? Immelmann? Angel Carbera won it at 100-1 odds.

Just had a look at the roll of honour- Danny f**king Willet

I kinda know what you mean in terms of not producing a Cink or a Darren Clarke but surprises do happen at Augusta.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: smort on April 06, 2021, 07:42:26 AM
(https://pasteboard.co/JW2e5s2.jpg)
https://www.augusta.com/masters/players/bios/Rory_McIlroy
6 top 10s in 12 appearances, with all of them coming in the last 7 appearances. Of course he should have won one, but those results are probably as good as, if not better than, anyone else. Would suggest he will be in contention, although current form isn't great. Although that will likely be the time he wins it, when nobody thinks he can and the pressure is off
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 06, 2021, 08:14:29 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 05, 2021, 06:46:25 PM
Only a few months since I posted the previous one of these.

Here's the obligatory guide to who can and can't win.

https://www.golfwrx.com/651239/the-23-players-who-can-win-the-masters-2/?utm_source=Front&utm_medium=Featured_Center_Top&utm_campaign=GolfWRX_OnSite&utm_content=main

Good man. I use this every year. It's fairly decent in terms of returns from what I recall.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Ed Ricketts on April 06, 2021, 10:20:51 AM
Quote from: smort on April 06, 2021, 07:42:26 AM
(https://pasteboard.co/JW2e5s2.jpg)
https://www.augusta.com/masters/players/bios/Rory_McIlroy
6 top 10s in 12 appearances, with all of them coming in the last 7 appearances. Of course he should have won one, but those results are probably as good as, if not better than, anyone else. Would suggest he will be in contention, although current form isn't great. Although that will likely be the time he wins it, when nobody thinks he can and the pressure is off

Rory's a great fella for pulling out top 10 finishes without ever really being in contention. Lots of nice low Sunday numbers after shooting a 76 on Friday or Saturday.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Boycey on April 06, 2021, 02:16:09 PM
Would 6 top ten finishes not indicate a modicum of ability to play round the place if nothing else FFS.... The gymnastics people perform to do down McIlroy never ceases to amaze me. He's a contender at every major he tees up at.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Angelo on April 06, 2021, 02:16:53 PM
The McIlroy fanboys getting tetchy and he hasn't even bottled this one yet!
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 06, 2021, 02:39:41 PM
Quote from: Angelo on April 06, 2021, 02:16:53 PM
The McIlroy fanboys getting tetchy and he hasn't even bottled this one yet!

just wait til sunday, they will be apoplectic again when he runs on through beaten dockets to finish 4th  ;D
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: thebigfella on April 06, 2021, 03:10:12 PM
Quote from: Angelo on April 06, 2021, 02:16:53 PM
The McIlroy fanboys getting tetchy and he hasn't even bottled this one yet!

I see your now a golf expert. No end to your talents.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Angelo on April 06, 2021, 03:18:39 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 06, 2021, 03:10:12 PM
Quote from: Angelo on April 06, 2021, 02:16:53 PM
The McIlroy fanboys getting tetchy and he hasn't even bottled this one yet!

I see your now a golf expert. No end to your talents.

Oh I'm no golf expert.

You don't really need to be an expert to tell that McIlroy is a busted flush who made some hay in a post Tiger weak era and then slid off to oblivion when a more talented generation emerged.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: thebigfella on April 06, 2021, 03:51:18 PM
Quote from: Angelo on April 06, 2021, 03:18:39 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 06, 2021, 03:10:12 PM
Quote from: Angelo on April 06, 2021, 02:16:53 PM
The McIlroy fanboys getting tetchy and he hasn't even bottled this one yet!

I see your now a golf expert. No end to your talents.

Oh I'm no golf expert.

You don't really need to be an expert to tell that McIlroy is a busted flush who made some hay in a post Tiger weak era and then slid off to oblivion when a more talented generation emerged.

Is that 2019 pga player of the year McIlroy? Hardly a busted flush. For once you are right, you are no expert; Rorys peers seem to think differently too.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: NAG1 on April 07, 2021, 09:35:31 AM
People are now probably only appreciating what Tiger did during his era.

No doubt it has got even more competitive since then, when you look at the likes of Speith who looked like he was going to dominate and has faded only to return.

It will be tough for McIlroy to reach those heights again but I wouldnt be writing him off just yet.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: yellowcard on April 07, 2021, 10:52:10 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 06, 2021, 03:05:45 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 05, 2021, 09:14:50 PM
It's probably the easiest major to predict in terms of rarely producing a real long shot as winner.

I think Spieth is the man to beat this week, but most of the usual suspects will contend like Johnson, Thomas, Rahm and Dechambeau. Hopefully McIlroy and Lowry will contend and whilst the course should suit McIlroy and he has the ability, doubts still persist on his mental strength if he gets into contention.

It's not this year especially with the struggles he's going through. It would be absolutely ridiculous if he was able to pull off a win at Augusta the way he's been playing.

The bookies are taking the absolute piss with his odds he's nowhere near that he should be 50/1 minimum!

The market will decide his price so why should he be 50/1. He is a 4 time major winner with a good record around Augusta, there are more fancied players this week but McIlroy still has the raw ability to catch fire in any given week but his biggest enemy is his own mindset.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Boycey on April 07, 2021, 11:16:36 AM
No par 3 competition tonight, it was always an enjoyable piece of nonsense to whet the appetite. I also read this morning that they letting something like 12k fans a day in which should create a nice bit of atmosphere...
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2021, 11:50:46 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 07, 2021, 11:16:36 AM
No par 3 competition tonight, it was always an enjoyable piece of nonsense to whet the appetite. I also read this morning that they letting something like 12k fans a day in which should create a nice bit of atmosphere...

The fecking drunkards that shout USA USA USA
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Boycey on April 07, 2021, 11:58:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2021, 11:50:46 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 07, 2021, 11:16:36 AM
No par 3 competition tonight, it was always an enjoyable piece of nonsense to whet the appetite. I also read this morning that they letting something like 12k fans a day in which should create a nice bit of atmosphere...

The fecking drunkards that shout USA USA USA

Yep I even miss them although Augusta hardly rank up there with say a NY US Open course for boorish behaviour....
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2021, 12:00:21 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 07, 2021, 11:58:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2021, 11:50:46 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 07, 2021, 11:16:36 AM
No par 3 competition tonight, it was always an enjoyable piece of nonsense to whet the appetite. I also read this morning that they letting something like 12k fans a day in which should create a nice bit of atmosphere...

The fecking drunkards that shout USA USA USA

Yep I even miss them although Augusta hardly rank up there with say a NY US Open course for boorish behaviour....

They gave some stick to the European lads, Monty usually got the most
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: John Egans left boot on April 07, 2021, 12:34:27 PM
Fans would be great around the 12th and 16th especially

Can I just say watched the press previews yesterday DJ might come across as a little reserved etc but his clubs do the talking.On the other hand Rory is once again spouting some bollocks, round Tigers hanging out etc.

He do well to get on the green stuff and up his game. Probably too early in what hes now changing in his game to make a decent impression this week. Also as I have said before on the Main golf page, hes far to inconsistent over 4 rounds currently.

Shane Lowry short game again struggling at the minute and cant have that around Augusta.

For anyone looking a very outside bet the Scottish fella, lefty, Robert Mac Intyre Swings it beautifully. I think hes a rookie round this course so maybe far too early but how knows, top 10 finish bet maybe.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Louther on April 07, 2021, 12:39:50 PM
Best golf tournament by far. Looking forward to it.

The Masters always throws up a few curve balls among the favourites. No one seen Sergio or Tiger coming in recent times.

Would like to see Rory have a good start and put himself in contention. Golf standard so high nowadays, I doubt we see an era of dominance like Tiger had. Few years back it was Speith, Rory, Brooks and others all set for a prolonged spell but they haven't been near Tigers level.

Never minded the Masters group compared to some of the other tournaments in the US. They always seemed more fair and kinda constrained.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: trileacman on April 07, 2021, 12:48:59 PM
You'd struggle to name a more successful golfer in the post tiger era (if there even is such a thing) than Mc ilroy. Who else is up there? Speith, anyone else?
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: John Egans left boot on April 07, 2021, 12:50:51 PM
Quote from: trileacman on April 07, 2021, 12:48:59 PM
You'd struggle to name a more successful golfer in the post tiger era (if there even is such a thing) than Mc ilroy. Who else is up there? Speith, anyone else?

Maybe only Brooks ??
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: screenexile on April 07, 2021, 12:51:33 PM
Quote from: trileacman on April 07, 2021, 12:48:59 PM
You'd struggle to name a more successful golfer in the post tiger era (if there even is such a thing) than Mc ilroy. Who else is up there? Speith, anyone else?

Koepka probably . . . we all know this but sometimes people just don't like to see certain others succeed!
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: trileacman on April 07, 2021, 12:53:56 PM
Your right brooks is really the only comparable player in terms of success.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Louther on April 07, 2021, 12:59:24 PM
In Major wins McIlroy and Brooks be level, Speith one behind.

Overall PGA wins, it's McIlroy, Speith and Brooks. Didn't he play a lot on European tour?
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: John Egans left boot on April 07, 2021, 01:15:35 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 07, 2021, 12:51:33 PM
Quote from: trileacman on April 07, 2021, 12:48:59 PM
You'd struggle to name a more successful golfer in the post tiger era (if there even is such a thing) than Mc ilroy. Who else is up there? Speith, anyone else?

Koepka probably . . . we all know this but sometimes people just don't like to see certain others succeed!

Screenexile If you are implying Rory by this .... well I am certainly not on the seats dancing if he does TBH!!!. But its up to everyone's own personal likes/dislikes.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: thebigfella on April 07, 2021, 03:06:00 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on April 07, 2021, 12:34:27 PM
Fans would be great around the 12th and 16th especially

Can I just say watched the press previews yesterday DJ might come across as a little reserved etc but his clubs do the talking.On the other hand Rory is once again spouting some bollocks, round Tigers hanging out etc.

He do well to get on the green stuff and up his game. Probably too early in what hes now changing in his game to make a decent impression this week. Also as I have said before on the Main golf page, hes far to inconsistent over 4 rounds currently.

Shane Lowry short game again struggling at the minute and cant have that around Augusta.

For anyone looking a very outside bet the Scottish fella, lefty, Robert Mac Intyre Swings it beautifully. I think hes a rookie round this course so maybe far too early but how knows, top 10 finish bet maybe.

As in answering the question from the media on has he seen Tiger? The same question that Thomas was asked.

Don't let you personal bias get in the way  ::)
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: John Egans left boot on April 07, 2021, 03:14:08 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 07, 2021, 03:06:00 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on April 07, 2021, 12:34:27 PM
Fans would be great around the 12th and 16th especially

Can I just say watched the press previews yesterday DJ might come across as a little reserved etc but his clubs do the talking.On the other hand Rory is once again spouting some bollocks, round Tigers hanging out etc.

He do well to get on the green stuff and up his game. Probably too early in what hes now changing in his game to make a decent impression this week. Also as I have said before on the Main golf page, hes far to inconsistent over 4 rounds currently.

Shane Lowry short game again struggling at the minute and cant have that around Augusta.

For anyone looking a very outside bet the Scottish fella, lefty, Robert Mac Intyre Swings it beautifully. I think hes a rookie round this course so maybe far too early but how knows, top 10 finish bet maybe.

As in answering the question from the media on has he seen Tiger? The same question that Thomas was asked.

Don't let you personal bias get in the way  ::)

No personal bias he getting on like a clown PS nice to know he remembers where he was a couple of days ago  when deciding on the Olympics he did seem to remember where he grew up or is from.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: thebigfella on April 07, 2021, 05:32:05 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on April 07, 2021, 03:14:08 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 07, 2021, 03:06:00 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on April 07, 2021, 12:34:27 PM
Fans would be great around the 12th and 16th especially

Can I just say watched the press previews yesterday DJ might come across as a little reserved etc but his clubs do the talking.On the other hand Rory is once again spouting some bollocks, round Tigers hanging out etc.

He do well to get on the green stuff and up his game. Probably too early in what hes now changing in his game to make a decent impression this week. Also as I have said before on the Main golf page, hes far to inconsistent over 4 rounds currently.

Shane Lowry short game again struggling at the minute and cant have that around Augusta.

For anyone looking a very outside bet the Scottish fella, lefty, Robert Mac Intyre Swings it beautifully. I think hes a rookie round this course so maybe far too early but how knows, top 10 finish bet maybe.

As in answering the question from the media on has he seen Tiger? The same question that Thomas was asked.

Don't let you personal bias get in the way  ::)

No personal bias he getting on like a clown PS nice to know he remembers where he was a couple of days ago  when deciding on the Olympics he did seem to remember where he grew up or is from.

I dunno what that waffle is but Lowry pulled out of the Olympics, if we are still on this old chestnut?

As you were with the personal bias.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Estimator on April 07, 2021, 06:35:22 PM
Westwood is changing his caddy for The Masters - his fiancée has been replaced by his 19yr old son. Though she will caddy again in The Open and the PGA C'ship.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 07, 2021, 06:37:23 PM
Unless the fiancee is called Fanny im not interested
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: thebigfella on April 07, 2021, 06:41:12 PM
Quote from: Estimator on April 07, 2021, 06:35:22 PM
Westwood is changing his caddy for The Masters - his fiancée has been replaced by his 19yr old son. Though she will caddy again in The Open and the PGA C'ship.

It was agreed as his son and partner are sharing the caddy role, he left it up to them to decide who caddied where  :D
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: trailer on April 07, 2021, 06:52:11 PM
Most top 10s in last 10 years years?
Rory with 6.

Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Rich Ricci on April 08, 2021, 05:43:38 PM
3 bogeys in a row for Rory, +3 through 7. Maybe next year.

Went with Schauffle, Reed and Kuchar at 22/1, 33/1 and 100/1. Hopefully get some sort of sweat come Sunday.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Angelo on April 08, 2021, 05:55:07 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on April 08, 2021, 05:43:38 PM
3 bogeys in a row for Rory, +3 through 7. Maybe next year.

Went with Schauffle, Reed and Kuchar at 22/1, 33/1 and 100/1. Hopefully get some sort of sweat come Sunday.

;D  ;D

Lovely.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Muck Savage on April 08, 2021, 06:46:46 PM
Lowry playing well in the first few holes, missed a 4ft put on the 2nd for a birdie, then made one from the same distance on the 3rd.
A green jacket would look well on Offaly!

The Masters official website is very good, can see every shot that each player makes on all the holes. Short 15sec clips.
https://www.masters.com/en_US/scores/index.html
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Estimator on April 08, 2021, 06:54:53 PM
Westwood, McIlroy, Garcia and Koepka all struggling at the minute
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 08, 2021, 07:02:52 PM
McIlroy so bad today - he's taking it out on Gerry. He hit him with a shot on the 7th hole
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Gmac on April 08, 2021, 07:40:46 PM
Rory seems to put so much pressure on himself in majors and it blows up on him . Can't win the tournament on Thursday but you can lose it . Needs to eat some of Phil and tigers gum to relax .
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2021, 07:50:04 PM
Here ffs mcilroy catching up with sandy lyle. The 17 yr old mcilroy would wipe the floor with this guy
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Ed Ricketts on April 08, 2021, 09:32:17 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on April 06, 2021, 10:20:51 AM
Quote from: smort on April 06, 2021, 07:42:26 AM
(https://pasteboard.co/JW2e5s2.jpg)
https://www.augusta.com/masters/players/bios/Rory_McIlroy
6 top 10s in 12 appearances, with all of them coming in the last 7 appearances. Of course he should have won one, but those results are probably as good as, if not better than, anyone else. Would suggest he will be in contention, although current form isn't great. Although that will likely be the time he wins it, when nobody thinks he can and the pressure is off

Rory's a great fella for pulling out top 10 finishes without ever really being in contention. Lots of nice low Sunday numbers after shooting a 76 on Friday or Saturday.

The 76 was on Thursday this time. He'll shoot sub-70 tomorrow to make the cut, and probably have the round of the weekend on Sunday to finish in the top 10 again. All while never being in contention.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 08, 2021, 09:43:23 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on April 08, 2021, 09:32:17 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on April 06, 2021, 10:20:51 AM
Quote from: smort on April 06, 2021, 07:42:26 AM
(https://pasteboard.co/JW2e5s2.jpg)
https://www.augusta.com/masters/players/bios/Rory_McIlroy
6 top 10s in 12 appearances, with all of them coming in the last 7 appearances. Of course he should have won one, but those results are probably as good as, if not better than, anyone else. Would suggest he will be in contention, although current form isn't great. Although that will likely be the time he wins it, when nobody thinks he can and the pressure is off

Rory's a great fella for pulling out top 10 finishes without ever really being in contention. Lots of nice low Sunday numbers after shooting a 76 on Friday or Saturday.

The 76 was on Thursday this time. He'll shoot sub-70 tomorrow to make the cut, and probably have the round of the weekend on Sunday to finish in the top 10 again. All while never being in contention.

happens every year, pressure off now

v tough scoring today
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Boycey on April 08, 2021, 09:45:22 PM
Rory not playing nearly well enough but 76 isn't a terminal score for anyone based on today's scoring...
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Bord na Mona man on April 08, 2021, 09:59:52 PM
McIlroy is exactly on plan for another backdoor top 10 finish. Self-sabotage on Thursday and play normal after that.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Estimator on April 08, 2021, 10:24:00 PM
Bryson on +5 now and struggling. Rose goes from +2 after 7, to be -4 after 13.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Gmac on April 08, 2021, 11:00:18 PM
Have to love the guys in crowd who put on the golf gear and walk in galleries.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2021, 11:12:06 PM
I've Rose and Spieth along with Lowry...

Hoping Rose wins through, 7 under one to go
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: An Watcher on April 08, 2021, 11:31:43 PM
Qwere picking
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2021, 11:44:36 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on April 08, 2021, 11:31:43 PM
Qwere picking

80/1 Rose!

But he could play like Rory tomorrow ffs

Bar Rose it's been a tough day

Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2021, 12:03:23 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 08, 2021, 09:45:22 PM
Rory not playing nearly well enough but 76 isn't a terminal score for anyone based on today's scoring...

Forget about Rory this weekend his game is in no shape at the minute this one's gone.

Really enjoyable evenings viewing Spieth is great watching and Lowry has been excellent!!

Rose just seemed to find something after not playing well for a few years. Hard to see him hanging on given his form but means a few lads will have to go after it tomorrow to catch him.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: trailer on April 09, 2021, 09:35:24 AM
Big fan of Speith. Golf I can relate to. Trees, 3 putts, wayward driving yet he posts a score where as I post 90 something but anyway.

Lowry going well and he's a great guy. His short game is brilliant even though he chipped into the water on 15 (really tough chip BTW) he dropped another and nearly holed it.

Rose is a sponsors wet dream. Everything is so managed. Every word carefully spoken. For that I don't real feel we get the authentic version of him. But he played some stellar golf yesterday.

McIlroy will post a 63 today.

Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: yellowcard on April 09, 2021, 09:37:46 AM
Rose is in a very strong position and as a former major winner he has the mental strength to carry this through if he can maintain yesterdays form. However it is a tough task to lead from pillar to post in a major so if he can achieve this then it will be no mean feat. Spieth could be the danger for him, if his putter gets hot he is a birdie machine.

McIlroy not looking good, if he makes the cut and finishes top 20 then that is about as much as he looks capable of achieving in his current form. Lowry played very well yesterday, would be great to see him stay in contention going into the final day. He is coming in under the radar and can play without a great deal of pressure as a top 10 finish would be deemed a good performance by him given that he has never contended at Augusta.
 
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Estimator on April 09, 2021, 11:33:16 AM
Coverage said conditions tomorrow morning would be better than the afternoon and morning starters would have a big advantage, so the likes of Rose, Speith, Lowry etc could post good scores!!
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2021, 03:26:56 PM
Quote from: Estimator on April 09, 2021, 11:33:16 AM
Coverage said conditions tomorrow morning would be better than the afternoon and morning starters would have a big advantage, so the likes of Rose, Speith, Lowry etc could post good scores!!

Lowry double on the first! :-\
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Tatler Jack on April 09, 2021, 03:31:30 PM
Lowry starting with 2 sixes - 2 three putts. Now +2.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Decod89 on April 09, 2021, 04:40:46 PM
Rose is doing Rory a good turn here by dropping the cut line.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Tatler Jack on April 09, 2021, 04:53:29 PM
Quote from: Decod89 on April 09, 2021, 04:40:46 PM
Rose is doing Rory a good turn here by dropping the cut line.

The cut is top 50 and ties. Currently projected at +3 but it could go out. McIlroy will probably need a sub par round to make sure. If he finishes the day at level or +1 he could still be in the mix. Rose struggling on first 9 and back to -4.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: smelmoth on April 09, 2021, 05:03:42 PM
It's amazing how much site traffic McElroy generates.

Seems a decent enough lad. A good golfer. Hope he does well
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Decod89 on April 09, 2021, 05:31:36 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on April 09, 2021, 04:53:29 PM
Quote from: Decod89 on April 09, 2021, 04:40:46 PM
Rose is doing Rory a good turn here by dropping the cut line.

The cut is top 50 and ties. Currently projected at +3 but it could go out. McIlroy will probably need a sub par round to make sure. If he finishes the day at level or +1 he could still be in the mix. Rose struggling on first 9 and back to -4.

Course' it is, my mistake.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: dec on April 09, 2021, 08:14:37 PM
5th home is where McIlroy's slump started yesterday.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Saffrongael on April 09, 2021, 09:38:08 PM
You would think McIlroy is the only player playing on this thread, some probably think he still has a chance
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2021, 09:47:33 PM
McIlroy's second at 10 would embarrass a club golfer ffs
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2021, 09:57:06 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on April 09, 2021, 09:38:08 PM
You would think McIlroy is the only player playing on this thread, some probably think he still has a chance

Though you find him interesting enough to continue to post about him
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 09, 2021, 10:28:56 PM
....on that note - mcilroy currently 73rd in a field of 88. I dont join in on the rory bashing (tho i do enjoy some of it lol) but jokin aside that is piss poor...
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: trailer on April 09, 2021, 10:31:59 PM
He's just out of form. Ireland's greatest sportsman will come again.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2021, 10:50:28 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 09, 2021, 10:28:56 PM
....on that note - mcilroy currently 73rd in a field of 88. I dont join in on the rory bashing (tho i do enjoy some of it lol) but jokin aside that is piss poor...

It's club level at best at the minute
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2021, 11:03:36 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2021, 10:31:59 PM
He's just out of form. Ireland's greatest sportsman will come again.
Ireland?On this form he's definitely British.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2021, 11:07:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2021, 11:03:36 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2021, 10:31:59 PM
He's just out of form. Ireland's greatest sportsman will come again.
Ireland?On this form he's definitely British.

It's a protest play, annoyed about the Bobby Storey funeral
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2021, 11:17:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2021, 11:07:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2021, 11:03:36 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2021, 10:31:59 PM
He's just out of form. Ireland's greatest sportsman will come again.
Ireland?On this form he's definitely British.

It's a protest play, annoyed about the Bobby Storey funeral
Did the not arrest him?
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2021, 11:21:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2021, 11:17:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2021, 11:07:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2021, 11:03:36 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2021, 10:31:59 PM
He's just out of form. Ireland's greatest sportsman will come again.
Ireland?On this form he's definitely British.

It's a protest play, annoyed about the Bobby Storey funeral
Did the not arrest him?

Couldn't arrest thon guy tonight that was throwing halfers at the jeep! He was 70+ and using a walking stick! The mind boggles, in my day the snatch squad moved in and emptied everyone
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2021, 11:25:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2021, 11:21:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2021, 11:17:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2021, 11:07:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2021, 11:03:36 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2021, 10:31:59 PM
He's just out of form. Ireland's greatest sportsman will come again.
Ireland?On this form he's definitely British.

It's a protest play, annoyed about the Bobby Storey funeral
Did the not arrest him?

Couldn't arrest thon guy tonight that was throwing halfers at the jeep! He was 70+ and using a walking stick! The mind boggles, in my day the snatch squad moved in and emptied everyone
Yes it's all very softly softly these days. All containment rather than prevention. Makes it all low risk and more craic for the rioters if they're not getting a rubber bullet in the temple (obviously bounced off the road as the peelers would never have taken a direct shot  :-\)
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2021, 12:31:04 AM
right we can enjoy the weekend now without any rory talk, he is done  ;)

de chambeau still my pick, should be a good final 2 rounds
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2021, 12:44:57 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2021, 12:31:04 AM
right we can enjoy the weekend now without any rory talk, he is done  ;)

de chambeau still my pick, should be a good final 2 rounds

You bring him up more than most. So....
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Rich Ricci on April 10, 2021, 08:22:38 AM
Leader board nice and compact with a few big hitters still up around the top. Should hopefully make for an exciting 2 days.

Fancy Spieth to take it home from here.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: screenexile on April 10, 2021, 02:20:04 PM
At least we know what's going on with McIlroy but DJ?? Horrible performance from a reigning champion and world number 1.

That was fairly shocking from him he's been very poor this year even his win in the Middle East was more others not playing well than him winning it. Will be interesting to see how the rest of his season goes.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Orior on April 10, 2021, 11:41:31 PM
I like the way Matsuyama carries himself. He looks humble, not what you expect from golfers!
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: mouview on April 10, 2021, 11:58:27 PM
Rose acting the dick; drove left but didn't bother shouting 'Fore'
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on April 11, 2021, 12:27:30 AM
Quote from: mouview on April 10, 2021, 11:58:27 PM
Rose acting the dick; drove left but didn't bother shouting 'Fore'
Mcilroy hit his own da and didn't shout it.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: JohnDenver on April 11, 2021, 12:37:41 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on April 11, 2021, 12:27:30 AM
Quote from: mouview on April 10, 2021, 11:58:27 PM
Rose acting the dick; drove left but didn't bother shouting 'Fore'
Mcilroy hit his own da and didn't shout it.

McIlroy definitely shouted a warning, wether it was fore or right - can clearly be heard if you watch the clip of the incident
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: ONeill on April 11, 2021, 12:40:22 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2021, 11:41:31 PM
I like the way Matsuyama carries himself. He looks humble, not what you expect from golfers!

Pure bastid though at chess.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 11, 2021, 12:54:22 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2021, 11:41:31 PM
I like the way Matsuyama carries himself. He looks humble, not what you expect from golfers!

a credit to his country, be great to see him do it, big pressure tomorrow though
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: John Egans left boot on April 11, 2021, 01:16:20 AM
To blow ones own trumpet Robert mac intyrne doing well as I predicted!!
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2021, 01:28:24 AM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on April 11, 2021, 01:16:20 AM
To blow ones own trumpet Robert mac intyrne doing well as I predicted!!

He's tenth.. doing well is leading or second or at the very least In placings, which 8th
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Boycey on April 11, 2021, 01:35:02 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2021, 11:41:31 PM
I like the way Matsuyama carries himself. He looks humble, not what you expect from golfers!

Ah fcuk him, he wouldn't go to the Olympics...
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: StPatsAbu on April 11, 2021, 01:58:33 AM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on April 11, 2021, 01:16:20 AM
To blow ones own trumpet Robert mac intyrne doing well as I predicted!!

If you expect to make money on him just as well you can blow yourself..
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: John Egans left boot on April 11, 2021, 10:12:26 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2021, 01:28:24 AM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on April 11, 2021, 01:16:20 AM
To blow ones own trumpet Robert mac intyrne doing well as I predicted!!

He's tenth.. doing well is leading or second or at the very least In placings, which 8th

Ah give the young lad a break he is only 21 or that, and top 10 in first Masters after 3 days is a good shooting but  better than some experience players like 🙈🙈🙈*****
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: screenexile on April 11, 2021, 10:11:23 PM
But if a damp squib so far Matsuyama holding his own and the rest floundering around him.

Hate to see anything bad happen to him but would like at least some drama!
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Orior on April 11, 2021, 10:16:25 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 11, 2021, 10:11:23 PM
But if a damp squib so far Matsuyama holding his own and the rest floundering around him.

Hate to see anything bad happen to him but would like at least some drama!

It still looks like he is saying:
"Why am I here?"
"What is going on?"
"Who are all these people?"

lol
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2021, 10:20:05 PM
An unbelievably dull masters. Rahm the only one to do anything.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Boycey on April 11, 2021, 10:28:42 PM
Yeah kind of just meandering along today. Nobody really pushed themselves forward.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Estimator on April 11, 2021, 10:41:30 PM
Matsuyama looks like he is trying to make things exciting with the last few shot selections.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2021, 10:49:13 PM
Quote from: Estimator on April 11, 2021, 10:41:30 PM
Matsuyama looks like he is trying to make things exciting with the last few shot selections.

Aye 2  dreadfull shots and still a birdie ffs
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Estimator on April 11, 2021, 11:15:21 PM
Matsuyama is at it again!!
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Capt Pat on April 11, 2021, 11:16:44 PM
In the water and the tournament is back in the melting pot.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2021, 11:17:31 PM
Quote from: Estimator on April 11, 2021, 11:15:21 PM
Matsuyama is at it again!!

Jeez has the same daft course management as Rory. Both those par 5's need to be played as par 5's with such a lead
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Estimator on April 11, 2021, 11:28:35 PM
Xander has decided to shit the nest as well.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2021, 11:31:51 PM
Quote from: Estimator on April 11, 2021, 11:28:35 PM
Xander has decided to shit the nest as well.

Amateur hour
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: screenexile on April 11, 2021, 11:38:02 PM
Matsuyama has lost the plot at the end here even a par at 16 would have had Schauffele 1 down with 2 to play can't believe he did that after all his good work.

The last few holes have been pretty dramatic!
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 12, 2021, 12:05:33 AM
First thing matsuyama as champ needs to do is sack his caddy. Rory will probably have him😂
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Estimator on April 12, 2021, 12:07:06 AM
Fell over the line..
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 12, 2021, 12:10:18 AM
Quote from: Estimator on April 12, 2021, 12:07:06 AM
Fell over the line..

He is incredibly lucky. Could have gone down as an epic choke if any of the challengers had hung in there.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Boycey on April 12, 2021, 12:12:35 AM
What a load of auld shite...

Shot the lowest score over 4 rounds, deservedly won.

Hard to beat know nothing keyboard warriors  ;D
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 12, 2021, 12:19:05 AM
well deserved, hard work was done back 9 yesterday and front 9 today, best player all week

no sunday choke for matsu  ;)
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Capt Pat on April 12, 2021, 12:44:48 AM
Jumbo and Jet Ozaki and everyone in Japan will be happy.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Estimator on April 12, 2021, 07:10:09 AM
Definitely well deserved. But some of his decision-making through the back 9 was baffling. He hit more bogeys on the back 9, than he did on the first 3 days in total. I'm happy enough as I'd a couple of quid e/w on him.

As an aside, it'd would be some craic on here had McIlroy played the way Rose did over the weekend, or did what Xander managed to do on the 16th.
Title: Re: 2021 Masters
Post by: Orior on April 12, 2021, 09:27:55 AM
I like this guy, not afraid to have a laugh at himself, lol

https://twitter.com/WillZalatoris/status/1381413793993986053?s=20