• Tour Talk

  • The Rescheduled 2020 Masters Dates Announced

Par4QC

He's got what, 4 more majors left in him? 6 at the most?

He above everyone else knows the deal after a long layoff. It doesn't take long for him to get his swing in shape. Getting his short game and feel back with the putter are his biggest objectives. But he's obviously limited with how much he can practice and go at it like it used to. The time off isn't a big deal. He's used to this.

What is hurting him is that he's been forced to miss majors, given his limited window, while time carries on. The dates have been established by ANGC, but it's not a guarantee that it'll happen. It probably will, but he's dealing with an even more condensed time crunch given that he's historically prepared for the majors with playing certain tournaments leading up to them. He doesn't have that luxury this year.

Of course, every other player has that same preparation crunch, but most of the usual 'favorites' are relatively healthy and younger. They can jump back in full steam ahead. Tiger? Not so much.

      PA-PLAYA He's been playing/practicing, with his son Charlie. 2 things to remember, he lives on/near the course, and also has his backyard set up with several holes. He just doesn't need the prep the others do, for the reason you stated, his age & health. He's got the mindset others will never have; saw that when he won with a 'broken' leg, lol. He doesn't have to 'force' things, like the others. Pressure is all on them, now, and until he retires. Even if they say not, we should know better. I think that was why he won last year's Masters. 2 players shit the bed, on the same hole, in his group. Still unbelievable. To them, not us.

      If you think about that kid of his, Charlie, and what he is getting right now, having TW at home, healthy enough to go out and play together... If he has a lot of natural ability to begin with, and gets the same mindset as his Dad, perhaps he may be the 'next Tiger Woods' everyone has been looking for. If it ain't this kid, there won't be one.

          Par4QC

          Charlie would have some enormous pressure on him. He could very well become a great tour pro, win 4-5 majors, and not come near his father's dominance.

          Tiger was/still is Jordan in most golf fan's minds. He's the first icon that comes to mind when the subject of golf is broached. I don't see that ever changing, because I don't see anyone repeating what he did.

          Not even his own son.

            Masters in November? That's gonna be weird in many ways. Guess nothing is normal anymore anyway.

              sdandrea1 If they revert back to April next year there could be two consecutive majors that are the same tournament on the same course. That’ll be weird, but an opportunity for Tiger or others who favor that course to get two in a row with little in between to challenge their state of mind, physical preparedness, or shot specific practice for the course.

                sdandrea1 Does that area ever get snow in Nov.? Could we see a Masters postponed/cancelled all in the same year?

                • ode replied to this.

                    Par4QC I'd be shocked if it snowed, but I suppose with a cold snap it could. Be funny as hell if it did, watching those pretty boys...prolly wouldn't.onow what to do!

                      Average daytime highs in April is mid-70's, compared to mid-60's in November. About 5-6º difference in overnight lows. Rainfall percentages are about the same. In theory, this is probably as close to identical playing conditions as they could get with such a lengthy postponement. The ball won't carry as far, which might have players second guessing club selection on approaches, some will be more disconcerting than others... (like the par3 12th).

                      Other than that, I doubt we'll see players wearing short sleeves.

                      I wonder if they'll continue the traditional Wednesday par3 contest... I'm guessing it will go per usual.

                      Anyone else besides me watch the final round replay today on CBS?

                      I was doing fine without televised golf until I started watching that today. Damn you, COVID-19!
                      I really do hope they can safely get it in this November, and I hope that it's safe for the fans to return. I dare say that otherwise it wouldn't be safe for the players if it's not safe for the fans. But we are talking about Georgia.

                        Imagine if they’d gone on with the Master’s this week without fans in attendance.

                        Took this pic while watching the replay. Tiger’s on the 11th green. Thousands watching from the 12th tee.

                        PA-PLAYA Anyone else besides me watch the final round replay today on CBS?

                        I did. Even watched 2005 yesterday. Tiger won 2 Masters in 2 days.With 2 different women hugging him afterwards. And some people say he ain't shit! Even Nicklaus never did that. 😂

                          PA-PLAYA Anyone else besides me watch the final round replay today on CBS?

                          Yep. Molinari hit it in the water again.

                              sdandrea1 The reason I even asked was because I thought it did snow there last winter. Gone in a few hours, though, I'm sure.

                                Something that came to mind on reading the earlier posts about the Masters in November, and if patrons will be allowed on the grounds during the tournament - a different way of thinking about if it'll be safe for the usual number of people to be on the grounds during Masters week.

                                Imagine this scenario: You've managed to secure a ticket to attend the Masters this year. Given the current situation in the US (and around the world), what needs to change for you to think that it's safe for you to make the trip to Augusta to watch the tournament?

                                (This is something that can be applied to other events (and not just sports - for example, how will campaigning and events related to the US election in November be affected?), when you want to think about the potential for a return to normal life.)

                                  MartinD

                                  Pretty simple if you ask me. After a period of a month or so, with no further deaths from the virus, and reliable data from independent and reputable sources stating that there have been no new infections recorded by any state. Perhaps then I would feel more comfortable attending local events with other local people around.

                                  The issue however is that the typical flu is more and more becoming a year-round virus. Are those who are symptomatic going to go to the doctor, or just 'tough it out' like many otherwise healthy individuals typically do without seeing a physician? And for those that do go to the doctor, are they going to be tested to make sure it's just normal flu and not another outbreak of COVID-19?

                                  People travel all over the world to NYC, Philly, Chicago, LA, Orlando, etc. Obviously The Masters will be no different. Those who have secured badges to attend this year will be invited to attend November if it goes as planned. So with global travel restrictions being loosened, other areas of the world also have to be factored in. Staff workers standing at the front gate with a digital thermometer gun zapping everyone's body temp is neither practical nor medically reliable. This octopus of a virus has thousands of tentacles, which is why testing is the only reliable means of keeping people safe. On that same token, not every person on the planet is going to get tested. Around the circle we continue going.

                                    I don't know -- I think if there's any sporting event that would be able to use thermometers on every patron, it's The Masters. They have a virtually unlimited budget for the tournament, they can call on an army of volunteers to work the event, the costs for adding another 50 or 100 lines for ticket holders to be herded through is a drop in the bucket. They could even have an offsite screening area where fans are given a sticker or additional badge with a picture ID which they would use to get through gates on premises. Since attendance is almost considered sacred, and wrongdoing is swiftly corrected or punished, they don't face behavioral issues that other tournaments and non-golf events face.