Arnold Palmer ceremonial starter at The Masters
There’s been speculation about the return of the first ceremonial Masters starter since the passing of Sam Snead back in 2002. The speculation is over. Arnold Palmer will start the 2007 Masters
“The time was right to make this decision. As you know, Augusta is one of my favorite places and the Masters has meant so much to me personally throughout my career. I have always been treated so warmly there by the patrons. I hope in some way I can show my gratitude to the fans who have followed and supported me these many years.†~Arnold Palmer
Phil Mickelson’s club setup for The Masters
I’m watching Phil Mickelson’s pre-tournament interview right now. Phil is going to have an interesting club setup this week.
Two drivers
Phil will once again be playing a draw driver and fade driver. He’s taking out his sand wedge and says that since they lengthened Augusta National there are no more sand wedge approach shots for him. His draw driver is one he and Callaway specifically designed for The Masters. They’ve worked on it for six months.
64 degree wedge & no 3-wood
Phil will also be taking out his 3-wood and replacing it with a 64 degree wedge. He says that there was only one possible 3-wood shot for him on Augusta National, on #8. But he says if that shot presents itself, he’ll be using his fade driver off the ground.
Phil takes a poke at Vijay
Phil made a joke today saying that the greens never have spike marks. The joke being that Vijay Singh has previously complained that Phil was dragging his feet and messing up the greens.
What is your favorite hole at Augusta National?
I couldn’t resist making a new Masters poll for the next week or so.
What is your favorite hole at The Masters / Augusta National?
Without a doubt I’d have to say #12, the greatest par-3 in golf (yeah the TPC 17 could be as well). #13 isn’t too shabby either.
VOTE NOW!
Most HOG viewers will watch Masters.org media
The latest Hooked On Golf Blog poll has closed and the pundits have spoken!
A whopping 70% of the voters in this poll said they would watch live streaming from Masters.org.
Masters – Augusta National Score Card – Hole Names
| Hole | Name of Hole | Par | Yards |
| 1 | Tea Olive | 4 | 455 |
| 2 | Pink Dogwood | 5 | 575 |
| 3 | Flowering Peach | 4 | 350 |
| 4 | Flowering Crab Apple | 3 | 240 |
| 5 | Magnolia | 4 | 455 |
| 6 | Juniper | 3 | 180 |
| 7 | Pampas | 4 | 450 |
| 8 | Yellow Jasmine | 5 | 570 |
| 9 | Carolina Cherry | 4 | 460 |
| Out | 36 | 3,735 | |
| 10 | Carmellia | 4 | 495 |
| 11 | White Dogwood | 4 | 505 |
| 12 | Golden Bell | 3 | 155 |
| 13 | Azalea | 5 | 510 |
| 14 | Chinese Fir | 4 | 440 |
| 15 | Firethorn | 5 | 530 |
| 16 | Redbud | 3 | 170 |
| 17 | Nandina | 4 | 440 |
| 18 | Holly | 4 | 465 |
| In | 36 | 3,710 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,445 |
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