great interview from Mickelson yesterday-- with golf tech., advances all across the board Augusta is largely exposed, if its to stay as a par 72, would be a shame if they'd change that. That back 9 allows for runs/drama, great theatre. He's dead on in that its defense is the greens, that's it-- Exactly what he said. Greens soften? we saw what happened in Nov- lowest score to ever win and first player in the history of The Masters to shoot 4 rounds in the 60's (C Smith)
Well, according to players the greens are crazy slick this year, Garcia saying he's never seen them this fast this early in the tournament. Hopefully no rain!
Sets the stage for a winner that liekly has played the course plenty of times and knows where to hit it. Also, better bring 'A' short game this week
Koepka fresh off surgery didnt sound overly optimistic , states he has limited range of motion with the knee...why play?
they have removed the 1st cut of rough on a few holes
fun facts;
D Johnson's last 5 trips to Augusta ALL top 10 showing
DeChambeau has had 4 trips here- never a top 10, best showing tied 21st
“It’s going to be pretty spicy if they keep progressing the conditions, the greens are pure, they’re as fast and firm as I’ve seen them in a long time,” said Kevin Kisner, who was born and raised a half-hour from Augusta. “The golf course is just playing drastically different (than November), totally different shot shapes around the greens and into the greens.”
“Potentially less than 10-under par is a winning score, where it requires a lot more course knowledge about where you leave the ball, and you have to hit an even more precise shot to get it where you want it to go,” Jordan Spieth said on Monday, an hour after arriving victoriously from Texas. “I think the firmer the better.
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13 th , end of Amen corner
in 2019, final pairing on Sunday Woods tried to play a draw overcooked it --headed left, off a tree and into the middle of the fairway.... birdied the hole and went on to win, a historic vistory it was...golf Gods ...
its the toughest tee shot for the defending champion,DJ, imo..think he takes out 3 wood all week