Ha no only for the Par 3 thankfully. That's only a mess about really before the real action starts Thurs
McIlroy seems more interested in being a celeb these days with these types of publicity seeking stunts than actually focusing on the huge task ahead. You wouldn't see Woods, Rafa or Roger doing this type of stuff before a major tournament.
It's all the hype that gets me, I only record the highlights and wizz through that.
I'd much rather play than watch golf. Fortunately, the weather in the last week has been great, I've managed to play three times in five days, there's even a bit of run on the ball.
The greens are still recovering from the hollow tining, so putting is a bit of a lottery, but who cares? It beats watching the telly.
McIlroy seems more interested in being a celeb these days with these types of publicity seeking stunts than actually focusing on the huge task ahead. You wouldn't see Woods, Rafa or Roger doing this type of stuff before a major tournament.
It wasn't a publicity stunt. He met him last year and asked him if he fancied it.
Tiger's kids were caddying for him as well as putting for him at the last.
The par 3 comp is a fun event where it's always kids, partners and friends who do the caddying. Caroline caddied for Rory last year.
It wasn't a publicity stunt. He met him last year and asked him if he fancied it.
Tiger's kids were caddying for him as well as putting for him at the last.
The par 3 comp is a fun event where it's always kids, partners and friends who do the caddying. Caroline caddied for Rory last year.
Publicity stunt probably isn't the right word per se, but it's not as if they're best friends or anything I'm sure he has loads of non-famous/semi-famous mates who would have stepped in. No harm draw a bit of attention to yourself the night before a major, get more watching you, add to your followers etc.
I'm sure it's a fun event but not right before a major which should be the main focus of your attention.
To be fair I do see your point, but I think golf is such a mental game that having a bit of fun the day before is no harm indeed to relax and unwind a bit
I'm sure it's a fun event but not right before a major which should be the main focus of your attention.
It is the done thing at Augusta though, just like the other little intricacies like the champions dinner, a nice piece of crystal for making an eagle etc.
Anyway, it's only 9 holes round a par 3 course, barely takes a couple of hours after lunchtime with their friends and families. A lot more relaxing than the awards ceremony McIlroy had to attend later in the day and the forced press commitments as well I imagine.
The Masters is totally different from the rest of the Majors, different from any other golf tournament really. If you don't conform to what the old boy's in the green jackets want then your invite for next year may just get lost in the post.
Pretty ominous for the rest that Spieth has shot under par for 14 consecutive rounds now, the longest streak on the tour at the moment.
The best chance for others is if he tries to protect his lead and tries to play par golf. If he goes out in the same mindset as the last two days then he'll probably go low again.
"Each to their own," but when they cut away for the, "How did you feel?" interviews with players, I'm muting the sound.
I'm not that impressed with Cotter. They should give Ken Brown more commentary time, he's a natural to succeed Alliss, but I don't think he'll get the job.
Mind you, by the time Alliss retires, I bet there won't be much golf left on the BBC.
Ken Brown on the BBC still talking about Rory's Grand Slam claiming that if/when he wins it, it would make him the greatest British (and Irish) sportsman ever!
Ken Brown on the BBC still talking about Rory's Grand Slam claiming that if/when he wins it, it would make him the greatest British (and Irish) sportsman ever!
I like Ken but it's absolute nonsense, I lam intrigued how the grand slam has been downgraded to just winning them at some point in your career now
"Each to their own," but when they cut away for the, "How did you feel?" interviews with players, I'm muting the sound.
I'm not that impressed with Cotter. They should give Ken Brown more commentary time, he's a natural to succeed Alliss, but I don't think he'll get the job.
Mind you, by the time Alliss retires, I bet there won't be much golf left on the BBC.
So we are entering the back nine of the first major of the season and we are being fed glorious shots of Tiger Woods hitting a few shots on the range and chatting with his coach ... ffs who's idea was that.>:(
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McIlroy seems more interested in being a celeb these days with these types of publicity seeking stunts than actually focusing on the huge task ahead. You wouldn't see Woods, Rafa or Roger doing this type of stuff before a major tournament.
I'd much rather play than watch golf. Fortunately, the weather in the last week has been great, I've managed to play three times in five days, there's even a bit of run on the ball.
The greens are still recovering from the hollow tining, so putting is a bit of a lottery, but who cares? It beats watching the telly.
It wasn't a publicity stunt. He met him last year and asked him if he fancied it.
Tiger's kids were caddying for him as well as putting for him at the last.
The par 3 comp is a fun event where it's always kids, partners and friends who do the caddying. Caroline caddied for Rory last year.
I'm sure it's a fun event but not right before a major which should be the main focus of your attention.
Publicity stunt probably isn't the right word per se, but it's not as if they're best friends or anything I'm sure he has loads of non-famous/semi-famous mates who would have stepped in. No harm draw a bit of attention to yourself the night before a major, get more watching you, add to your followers etc.
To be fair I do see your point, but I think golf is such a mental game that having a bit of fun the day before is no harm indeed to relax and unwind a bit
It is the done thing at Augusta though, just like the other little intricacies like the champions dinner, a nice piece of crystal for making an eagle etc.
Anyway, it's only 9 holes round a par 3 course, barely takes a couple of hours after lunchtime with their friends and families. A lot more relaxing than the awards ceremony McIlroy had to attend later in the day and the forced press commitments as well I imagine.
The Masters is totally different from the rest of the Majors, different from any other golf tournament really. If you don't conform to what the old boy's in the green jackets want then your invite for next year may just get lost in the post.
Ian Poulter, Ricky Fowler and Rory going well
Edit. And Tiger !
The best chance for others is if he tries to protect his lead and tries to play par golf. If he goes out in the same mindset as the last two days then he'll probably go low again.
C'mon BBC live coverage!!
Rory as well. Out in 32. If he has the same back 9 as he did yesterday he will equal the course record.
I'm not that impressed with Cotter. They should give Ken Brown more commentary time, he's a natural to succeed Alliss, but I don't think he'll get the job.
Mind you, by the time Alliss retires, I bet there won't be much golf left on the BBC.
I like Ken but it's absolute nonsense, I lam intrigued how the grand slam has been downgraded to just winning them at some point in your career now
There will be two days a year left
Because it's the masters you expect something to happen but think it might be a dull final day unfortunately
Is that all?
"Why are they playing off the yellows?"
It'd be a really tough course if they played of the whites.