“Martha Burk’s not quite finished with Augusta National. The national women’s group headed by Burk sent letters to the Masters’ three television sponsors asking for details on their hiring, pay, and promotion of women. Burk she wants to make sure IBM, SBC Communications and Exxon Mobil aren’t discriminating against female employees.”
Come on Martha, give it up already. You’ve lost this battle. Go bug someone else.
What a surprise… Play was delayed by over 5 hours in round 1 of The Masters due to rain. I guess Mother Nature couldn’t get a membership at Augusta. They were unable to finish the first round due to darkness. Play will resume at 9:45 a.m. ET. The lowest score for a finished round is 69 by Mark Hensby. Chris DiMarco is at -4 but hasn’t finished his round.
The “Big 5” (not 4): VJ & Phil and Goosen are at -2, Tiger is at +2 and Ernie Els is at +3.
I love watching this tournament because there are things that can happen here that simply don’t just about anywhere else.
Tiger had some very entertaining moments. First was the eagle putt from the middle of the green into Ray’s Creek on 13. Then his approach shot on 1 bounced off the flagstick and into the greenside bunker…bogey. Later on he chunked his driver 6 inches behind the ball and hit his drive 60 yards on #2. He knocked his 3rd shot into the trap and made a miracle putt to save his par 5.
Other interesting items include David Duval who had it to -2 at one point but is now at +3. Shingo is taking advantage of his special invitation. Palmer is on the leaderboard…..Ryan Palmer. Nick Flado had to bail due to a back injury. He shouldn’t have had all that fun in the par 3 contest. Nicklaus had it going at -1, but fell back to +4.
I love The Masters.
On 13 (par 5) today at The Masters, Tiger had a lenghty eagle putt. He knocked it by the hole, off the green and into Ray’s creek. WOW!
Hootie took the stand at today’s Masters news conference. There were the usual questions about women becoming members to which Hootie answered, “We have adopted a new policy. We don’t talk about club matters, period.”
Hootie was forced to legitimate their not inviting Colin Montgomere to the Masters. Seems pretty clear to me as he didn’t meet the qualifications and they wanted to invite Shingo Katayama to draw from their huge base in Japan.
There was lengthy question and answer as to wether or not the Masters is considering putting a “tournament ball” into play. Such a tournament ball would turn back the technology clock and reduce the distance the ball could travel. Ball manufacturers would certainly be against this for general PGA Tour play. Players would too as this would hurt their endorsement money. Hootie made it quite clear he’d like to see a tournament ball.
Discussion went to sponsors (or lack thereof). Hootie stated “we could go on without sponsors indefintely.” But he did mention the plan to add a new practice facility and hinted that sponsor money would be the funding source. Regarding sponsors for The Masters: I love only having to watch 4 minutes of commercials per hour.
Today was the traditional par 3 contest. This is a very casual event where the players have fun with each other and the spectators….er a “patrons.” Remember they’re not specatators, they’re “patrons.”
The latest weather report is for rain Thursday and possibly Friday. Come on Mother Nature, you know better than messing with Hootie and The Masters. If you don’t let it rain maybe they’ll let you join the club. Maybe not, you’re female.
I really hope it doesn’t rain. They’re saying the greens are HARD AND FAST. This is the way I like to see The Masters. I love the need for crucial approach shot placment and perfect putting. These are not as important if it rains and softens the course.
Press guy: “Tiger, why is it that in the history of the Masters no one has put together four rounds in the 60’s?”
Tiger: “Because it’s hard.”
DUH!
Press guy: “Tiger would you enjoy blowing away the field and winning by ten?”
Tiger: “Yes.”
DUH!
Press guy: “Phil, what did you take from your duel with Tiger at Doral?”
Phil: “A loss.”
DUH!
My goal for next year is to get into the Masters as the first golf blogger to get a press credential.
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