2019 Masters

Time to Mo Vaughn

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Fowler, Rahm, Scott, Woods.

Looks like there will be a very good group of players all finishing the day between -2 and -4.
 

BigMike

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Love the analysis. Tiger is way back in the trees on 17. The most obviousl bailout spot is short left. The easiest place to go as it is straight in front of him is short left.

And the announcers are blabbering on about there being no bail out spots for the shot. ANd of course Tiger hits it short left leaving him what should be a fairly easy up and down (to the degree any of them are)
 
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Tiger had I think 3 poor drives, a couple missed short putts, but honestly it was one of the best opening rounds in a major for him in a long time. He really looked pretty sharp, and to be one stroke off the lead is a great place to be.

Any thoughts on how the very very late afternoon tee time will effect him tomorrow? Greens will be harder and slower presumably.
 

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Tiger had I think 3 poor drives, a couple missed short putts, but honestly it was one of the best opening rounds in a major for him in a long time. He really looked pretty sharp, and to be one stroke off the lead is a great place to be.

Any thoughts on how the very very late afternoon tee time will effect him tomorrow? Greens will be harder and slower presumably.
It will give him more rest which should be in his favor. Slower greens may be better for him as well.
 

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He’s only broken 70 in the first round once. He was driving it well and hitting his irons to pin high. Putts will go in.

Anyways, I think I’m convinced Spieth is a true basket case now.

Edit: For Tiger, he generally prefers faster greens
 

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And that is why I dearly miss Verne Lundquist: his one line on the Mickelson shot.
 

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These guys are destroying this course the last couple of hours
 

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I just tuned in and watched those 4 shots within 15 feet on 16 and two were almost holed. Is that hole in an easy location today?
 

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Kinda. There is a big slope to the players right of the pin. Hit it there and it’ll funnel in toward the green. But if they miss it it’s a tough 2-putt.
 

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Kinda. There is a big slope to the players right of the pin. Hit it there and it’ll funnel in toward the green. But if they miss it it’s a tough 2-putt.
Good risk/reward. Makes sense that Phil would take the risk.
 

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Reauchambeau has played pretty fantastically today. Just staring down DJ's rockets and playing a little bit better.
 

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Didn't scroll through this but has anyone mentioned how Tiger and Phil were constantly chomping on gum the entire round....never seen it before