Rory and Brooks will take it down to the wire and then either Sam Burns or Justin Thomas will shoot a final round 64 to edge both of them out.

Don't know why that vision just came upon me. Since I'm about the worst sports handicapper there is I wouldn't bet even a small amount on it. I'd still make a reasonable bet that Rory will win a Masters and get his career slam before it's all over - pretty sure that will still happen.

Bravopilot I'm disappointed they told him not to come. Nothing he did had any effect on the Masters in any way. Let him face the music and move on. Yes, the first day it might have taken away from the actual tournament but after that it would have been fine. I'd absolutely love to see Phil win the US Open just to watch the golf world explode.

    garyt1957 Popular for sure, but I can't see him ever putting well enough to win

    He seems " streaky" with the putter which is why I wouldn't count him out. He could change putters for the 90th time, have a good 4 days and win. The next week, same putter, easier greens have 10 3 putts in the first round.

        ode

        Yep. At times, he seems to have trouble controlling his spin. 🙄

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            Eguller I'd add distance and directional control to that too, but mostly distance control

              If Cam Smith putts like he did a couple weeks ago.....look out!

              Eguller Will this be the one with the new Ford Ranger, as Grand Prize??

                  Par4QC

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                    Typhoon He seems " streaky" with the putter

                    He is streaky with the putter, but it seems to me he can't putt when it counts then when he's out of it and the pressure's off he starts making putts and shoots a 64 on the last day to move up, but never really contend. This might not be the case at all, but it seems that's the way it goes to me

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                      sdandrea1 It will be better!
                      And, I don't think we'll even hear anything about him (much) during broadcasts. 'Controlling interests' and all that. 😉

                        Did the Masters tell Phil not to come, or was it Phil’s decision?

                          DonM Did the Masters tell Phil not to come... Yes, I believe this was the case. They did not want the circus that came with his attendance.

                            Yet when Tiger came after all the scandal, they set up a special press day just for him, so it could be dealt with and move on to the tourney.
                            Hmmmm.

                              DonM Tiger only pissed off his wife and wives in general.....those that hardly watch or even care about golf.

                                  KCee Tiger only pissed off his wife and wives in general.....those that hardly watch or even care about golf.

                                  Nothing Phil did affected the Masters at all. They said they didn't want the media stir to take away from the tournament, yet let Tiger compete. Most casual fans don't even know what Phil did. EVERYBODY knew about Tiger. It's a double standard no doubt, especially with Phil being a 4 time champion.

                                      garyt1957 Not sure if that is true. It is an 'invitational' tournament. Tiger cannot just show up to play, even with all his wins. He still has to get the 'invite'; Phil must not have gotten one.
                                      But, not sure if the invites are something public, per qualifications, or if there are actually letters sent out. (??)

                                          Par4QC
                                          I remember looking at the list of players when it first came out and Tiger has been on it from the start but Phil hasn't.

                                              azgreg Apparently, he was not sent an invitation, as they do send them out.

                                              So, you may well win 50 of them, but if they don't want you there, you will not be there, without the invite!
                                              Probably the only mention of Phil, will be in the GC studios, not on The Masters broadcast. Remember, THEY do control, everything.

                                                Par4QC Every past winner has a lifetime invite. They asked Phil not to come. Now, had he insisted on playing I'm sure they could have denied him, but why? He didn't do anything to them .

                                                    I think Phil probably feels so 'outed' by his peers right now, he might not tee it up for sometime.

                                                    It looks like Tiger is playing afterall.

                                                      garyt1957 OhI agree and I think Phil should be playing....unless he really doesn't want to. IIRC Gary player has said worse things concerning apartheid and women and he gets to tee off with Jack.