2012 Masters

[4matic]

If Tiger wins, 4matic is gonna need more then one bottle of Jergens.

Massage oil is much better.

Disappointing to read but we don't know both sides.

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page.../tiger-brother

[BmillsSkier]

Just watched the Chairman's press conference and really? More questions about women being granted membership? Get over it, it's a private club. They can make membership available to three toed sloths only if they cared to.

What a joke at trying to manufacture a non-story every single year.

[Tye 1on]

If Martha Burk would just STFU, it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't invite the IBM CEO. But they are damn sure not going to let it appear they are caving into the angry lesbian...

[spook]

yeah, thank god tiger was too good to keep out.

[irul&ublo]

Massage oil is much better.

Disappointing to read but we don't know both sides.

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page.../tiger-brother

Reilly has a hard on for tiger

[ICEHOCEY77]

Tiger wins. Rory top 5. Phil stinks the joint up, barely makes the cut and finshes respectable thanks to a nice moving day run. Ben Crenshaw is in the top 5 after the first round. Predominantly guys that go out early tomorrow have a sizable advantage over the guys that start late.

[montanaskier]

LOTS of red numbers tomorrow with this thing being so soft....at least that's my guess.

[BackCountryNC]

Freddie has the length, but can't putt.

Freddie is 2nd in overall putting this year on the Champions Tour. Lead the field when he won in Mississippi a few weeks ago. Putting isn't his problem. If he drives the ball straight this week, he'll have a shot.

[Like a Boss]

Tiger ALWAYS plays well even when he sucks so he'll be in contention. I think Rory has a good week. I hope Cink plays well.

This. He tied for 6th in 2009, and 4th in 2010 and 2011 while his game and life were in shambles. His "terrible" is better than 95% of the field's "excellent." That being said, I could see a short knocker taking it as the place is going to be a swamp (like 2007 with Zach Johnson) all week.

[Tippster]

Angel Cabrera

As far as the old guys go I'll be rooting for the Walrus.

[Like a Boss]

Since we are sharing stories, my buddy smoked a J with Zach Johnson and Jonathan Bryd. Thought it an odd group, but whatever.

I thought both those guys were really into JC. Maybe they're part of the "What would Jesus do? Blaze!" crowd.

[userA]

Freddie is 2nd in overall putting this year on the Champions Tour. Lead the field when he won in Mississippi a few weeks ago. Putting isn't his problem. If he drives the ball straight this week, he'll have a shot.

if his back holds up he may have a chance
go boom boom

[spindrift]

Just watched the Chairman's press conference and really? More questions about women being granted membership? Get over it, it's a private club. They can make membership available to three toed sloths only if they cared to.

What a joke at trying to manufacture a non-story every single year.

It is a private club that seems to think it is *entitled* to sponsorship dollars from entities who have no obligation whatsoever to support Augusta. Including entities whose market circumstances and legal obligations probably mean they should have no business dealings with Augusta. And whose employee and shareholder rosters include many, many women. I hope shareholders and citizens start filing shareholder measures and suing the crap out of said corporate entities. Heck, I'd throw money in the kitty to support such efforts.

For my .02 Augusta is a bunch of self-important misogynistic asshats. Given the opportunity, I'd certainly cast my vote for any company I'm a shareholder in to boycott those turkeys. I'm sort of surprised anyone patronizes them in any way whatsoever. And if the players of the PGA had any decency whatsoever, they'd lay down the law and refuse to play there. But clearly they are a bunch of spineless wimps.

[DasBlunt]

It is a private club that seems to think it is *entitled* to sponsorship dollars from entities who have no obligation whatsoever to support Augusta.

For my .02 Augusta is a bunch of self-important misogynistic asshats. Given the opportunity, I'd certainly cast my vote for any company I'm a shareholder in to boycott those turkeys. I'm sort of surprised anyone patronizes them in any way whatsoever. And if the players of the PGA had any decency whatsoever, they'd lay down the law and refuse to play there. But clearly they are a bunch of spineless wimps.

Your first sentence is absolutely false. Why should we entertain the rest of your rant? I will entertain you, pay attention, you might learn something.

You sir/madam, do not, obviously, play golf. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones designed Augusta National, one of the finest golf courses in the world, if not the finest.

Men, and women, play there. Men like to play in groups of 1, 2, 3, or 4 (sometimes 5). Men like to play golf with other men. When women are present, golf is just a small bit different for men. Not a huge thing, and men play golf with women often, but think of it like Tennis; mixed doubles have a very different vibe than doubles.

Betting/gambling and drinking are a big part of men playing with men. If you had any fucking clue, you would know Men often do not like to do those things in front of women.

Augusta's roots are of a mens club, where the men would go and play, while families would play elsewhere.

No one would ever turn down a chance to play at Augusta, well, no one who actually plays golf.

Someday Augusta will change, but for the next 20 years, no, they are just less "progressive", than you and move a bit slower. Relax a little, money and sponsorship dollars are not that important. They could care less FYI, about money. They are already more than rich.

[spook]

Your first sentence is absolutely false. Why should we entertain the rest of your rant? I will entertain you, pay attention, you might learn something.

You sir/madam, do not, obviously, play golf. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones designed Augusta National, one of the finest golf courses in the world, if not the finest.

Men, and women, play there. Men like to play in groups of 1, 2, 3, or 4 (sometimes 5). Men like to play golf with other men. When women are present, golf is just a small bit different for men. Not a huge thing, and men play golf with women often, but think of it like Tennis; mixed doubles have a very different vibe than doubles.

Betting/gambling and drinking are a big part of men playing with men. If you had any fucking clue, you would know Men often do not like to do those things in front of women.

Augusta's roots are of a mens club, where the men would go and play, while families would play elsewhere.

No one would ever turn down a chance to play at Augusta, well, no one who actually plays golf.

Someday Augusta will change, but for the next 20 years, no, they are just less "progressive", than you and move a bit slower. Relax a little.

so funny. spitting outrage leading to getting the patrol fired for next to nothing, then tell people to chill about historical racism and misogyny. you are my moral compass.

[DasBlunt]

so funny. spitting outrage leading to getting the patrol fired for next to nothing, then tell people to chill about historical racism and misogyny. you are my moral compass.

You see spiting outrage, I see entertainment.....

The whole world is/was racist, why so smug? Are you perfect? No blemishes in your past? Does Augusta need perfection to be a entity, or would you prefer the whole world to be like the company, Apple? Are you that smug?

[spook]

your smug >>> my smug

[DasBlunt]

your smug >>> my smug

Exactly, you both are the attackers. Smug, in aggression, is much more douchy, which makes it bigger.

My brand of smug implies contentment in knowing my position is righteous based on logic, not emotion. Pay attention.

[spook]

Exactly, you both are the attackers. Smug, in aggression, is much more douchy, which makes it bigger.

My brand of smug implies contentment in knowing my position is righteous based on logic, not emotion. Pay attention.

your smug >>>>>>>> my smug

[BmillsSkier]

It is a private club that seems to think it is *entitled* to sponsorship dollars from entities who have no obligation whatsoever to support Augusta. Including entities whose market circumstances and legal obligations probably mean they should have no business dealings with Augusta. And whose employee and shareholder rosters include many, many women. I hope shareholders and citizens start filing shareholder measures and suing the crap out of said corporate entities. Heck, I'd throw money in the kitty to support such efforts.

For my .02 Augusta is a bunch of self-important misogynistic asshats. Given the opportunity, I'd certainly cast my vote for any company I'm a shareholder in to boycott those turkeys. I'm sort of surprised anyone patronizes them in any way whatsoever. And if the players of the PGA had any decency whatsoever, they'd lay down the law and refuse to play there. But clearly they are a bunch of spineless wimps.

Lighten up Francis.

They're just exercising their First Amendment right to free association.

If it was truly a big deal then sponsors would have pulled out years ago.

Relax and enjoy the best tournament in the best club that you'll see all year. Life isn't that bad.

[MotherFucker]

It is a private club that seems to think it is *entitled* to sponsorship dollars from entities who have no obligation whatsoever to support Augusta. Including entities whose market circumstances and legal obligations probably mean they should have no business dealings with Augusta. And whose employee and shareholder rosters include many, many women. I hope shareholders and citizens start filing shareholder measures and suing the crap out of said corporate entities. Heck, I'd throw money in the kitty to support such efforts.

For my .02 Augusta is a bunch of self-important misogynistic asshats. Given the opportunity, I'd certainly cast my vote for any company I'm a shareholder in to boycott those turkeys. I'm sort of surprised anyone patronizes them in any way whatsoever. And if the players of the PGA had any decency whatsoever, they'd lay down the law and refuse to play there. But clearly they are a bunch of spineless wimps.

Yeah, because it takes spineless wimps to say "thanks, but no thanks" to "sponsors" (they sell sponsorships, not just "take" dollars; the companies can always say no) TWO years in a row. Research the tournament in '03 and '04. Martha Bitch staged a protest and the Chair said fuck all yall anyways, we'll do it ourselves.

It's no secret that the Masters is one of the few (if only) tournaments that don't need outside money and aren't afraid to thumb their nose at networks, advertisers, and "sponsors" alike.

[Tippster]

Woods already 5 shots behind...

[DeathVan]

Back on topic, since half you turds aren't golfers anyways....

Watching right now
http://www.cbssports.com/video/playe..._sem_goog_0242

These are some DAMN low scores already!

-and I'm pulling for Ben Crane (Portland's own)

[montanaskier]

it's playing a tad tougher than I thought today....I really thought somebody could go super low today. Tiger grinding away....was super close to an easy eagle at 13 but instead it was long and he settled for par.

[montanaskier]

Tiger not playing the Par 5s well today at all. He's missed left off the tee all day...if he can get that dialed in and make a move on the 5s tomorrow he'll be in good shape.