2020 Masters Week--College GameDay live from Augusta

[johnmd20]

DJ is the best golfer in the world. But in majors, when he's had leads, he has generally throw them away.

I am not convinced this is over. Dottie just said it. Johnson should be -22 right now.

 

[Comfortably Lomb]

This course is even more spectacular without the stands and fans. And the camera/drone work this year has been amazing. I don't really miss the fans.

 

[johnmd20]

This course is even more spectacular without the stands and fans. And the camera/drone work this year has been amazing. I don't really miss the fans.

I think it would be cool if fans were only around the greens. Then you could get the cheers on the approaches and putts, but you don't have to deal with the idiots screaming and you would still get some great views of the holes.

I do miss the roars. But, overall, no fans is definitely a huge bonus. It's unlike any other sport. No fans in baseball, football, or basketball is a drag. In golf, it's a benefit.

 

[cshea]

JT bogeys 13 and 15. Disappointing

 

[Average Reds]

This course is even more spectacular without the stands and fans. And the camera/drone work this year has been amazing. I don't really miss the fans.

I will welcome fans back, but it has been fascinating to see these courses without them. This one especially.

 

[Average Reds]

Reed finishing bogey-bogey. You hate to see it.

And Smith with three in a row.

edit; and with a shank on 16, Smith ends that narrative.

 

[cshea]

Bryson +2 to Bryson par this afternoon, +12 for the tournament

 

[johnmd20]

Phil shot a 79 today. Tough day.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

65-70-65. that's getting it done.

 

[cshea]

Abe and Smith are both going to have a shot at being the first to shoot 4 rounds in the 60’s tomorrow if they can par 18.

 

[Average Reds]

Ancer sneaks into the last group by making his par first. Lol.

The two of them (and Im) did a good job staying close. Johnson is a heavy favorite but it will be entertaining.

 

[cshea]

Team International from the Presidents Cup trying to chase down DJ tomorrow.

Disappointing back 9 from JT today. Thought he could hang with DJ and set up a showdown tomorrow, but no dice.

 

[RedOctober3829]

If DJ plays the front 9 like he did today, the back 9 will be a snoozefest and everyone will be watching football. Credit to DJ for putting on a clinic today. 14/14 fairways(34/42 overall), 16/18 GIR(47/54 overall), 1.67 putts per green(1.65 overall). Only 1 3-putt all week.

 

[cshea]

Featured groups tomorrow:

8:12am, Tiger, Scheffler, Lowry
8:56am: Rory, Brooks, Fleetwood

DJ off in the final pairing at 9:29. Broadcast starts at 10.

Hard to see DJ coughing this one up but stranger things have happened.

 

[TFP]

No funnel pin on 16 today. Bummer.

View: https://twitter.com/TheMasters/status/1327951987313233921

 

[Lupe Whalewatch]

I figured something was up when Friday's pin was middle left. Maybe the back of that green just isn't up to Augusta standards yet...you definitely notice it on some of the tee boxes.

 

[Monbo Jumbo]

I figured something was up when Friday's pin was middle left. Maybe the back of that green just isn't up to Augusta standards yet...you definitely notice it on some of the tee boxes.

The fairways and tee boxes are re-seeded with rye for the winter after the bermuda grass is scalped. The greens are bentgrass all year round.

 

[cshea]

No Michelle Wie West this morning.

Tee times were bumped back 10 minutes due to fog/darkness.

 

[cshea]

Tiger almost holes a ridiculous chip from long left on 2. Lipped out.

 

[TFP]

Bryson almost double eagles 13 with a wedge

 

[cshea]

Bryson almost double eagles 13 with a wedge

Playing with Langwr today. Quite the juxtaposition.

 

[Lupe Whalewatch]

I'm a 5 handicap, and watching Fleetwood play the third hole I'm not convinced I'd be able to finish that hole.

 

[cshea]

I'm a 5 handicap, and watching Fleetwood play the third hole I'm not convinced I'd be able to finish that hole.

For me it’s getting the ball on the green let alone actually holing out.

 

[johnmd20]

DJ just really muffed the chip there.

 

[johnmd20]

Nice sand shot but DJ will only Par 2. He could have easily extended the lead and made those chasing dead.

Instead, alive?

 

[cshea]

Par, but kinda like a bogey.

 

[johnmd20]

You can't miss those putts Abe.

 

[johnmd20]

Abe was an inch from eagle. Instead, a wasted hole for par. Im snagged a birdie.

 

[TFP]

I'm a 5 handicap, and watching Fleetwood play the third hole I'm not convinced I'd be able to finish that hole.

Boy can I relate to the “chunked chip, thinned chip, switch to putter” sequence

 

[Phragle]

Idk if it's the lack of fans but the camera have pick up every bit of elevation this year


Where's my girl Michelle Wie? Miss her

 

[johnmd20]

Can Cameron Smith actually win The Masters? That would be amazing.

 

[Zomp]

Idk if it's the lack of fans but the camera have pick up every bit of elevation this year

I noticed this too on Friday. There was a side shot of one green and I couldn’t believe how sloped it was from back to front. Maybe without fans they can get more camera angles this year.

 

[Phragle]

I'm a 5 handicap, and watching Fleetwood play the third hole I'm not convinced I'd be able to finish that hole.

I can out drive Langer and out putt Matsuyama, but my over under would be like 130 here

 

[johnmd20]

I noticed this too on Friday. There was a side shot of one green and I couldn’t believe how sloped it was from back to front. Maybe without fans they can get more camera angles this year.

The angles are amazing. Another notch in the plus category for no fans.

 

[Zomp]

By the way I like Cam Smith. He's been pretty solid on tour over the past 3 or 4 seasons. Also this is a cool video with him if you have 10 minutes.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC2jhofk5VU

 

[RedOctober3829]

That was a minor upset that DJ didn’t birdie 2

 

[Phragle]

I noticed this too on Friday. There was a side shot of one green and I couldn’t believe how sloped it was from back to front. Maybe without fans they can get more camera angles this year.

The elevation fro tee to green was the most surprising too me. It doesn't even look easy to walk the course

The angles are amazing. Another notch in the plus category for no fans.

All I miss is the roars. Maybe they can pipe them in like they do with the birds

That was a minor upset that DJ didn’t birdie 2

Playing under par -- easiest hole first three rounds

 

[johnmd20]

All I miss is the roars. Maybe they can pipe them in like they do with the birds

That's a great idea. I am all for it.

Not having to listen to idiots scream like idiots on every tee shot really is a pleasure.

 

[cshea]

Since the start of the 2nd round;

Rory -13
DJ -10

 

[Average Reds]

By the way I like Cam Smith. He's been pretty solid on tour over the past 3 or 4 seasons. Also this is a cool video with him if you have 10 minutes.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC2jhofk5VU

Thanks for that. Enjoyable.

edit: More enjoyable than Smith will find his next shot.

 

[Zomp]

That pin on 5 is brutal. Holy shit.

 

[johnmd20]

DJ gave it back.

 

[cshea]

Cam is probably giving one back on 5 but lead down to 2.

 

[Average Reds]

I have been to the Masters once. Our course entry point was the parking lot behind the 5th green. When we came in, I stared at it in disbelief.

I don’t know how anyone plays that green.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

That was a minor upset that DJ didn’t birdie 2

Now the sumbitch is unraveling.

 

[Average Reds]

No idea what the drop was for (TV cables?) but a massive break for Smith.*

*If he can make the putt.

 

[RedOctober3829]

DJ feeling the pressure?

 

[TFP]

No idea what the drop was for (TV cables?) but a massive break for Smith.

He was standing on a sprinkler head

 

[RedOctober3829]

No idea what the drop was for (TV cables?) but a massive break for Smith.

Maybe standing water?

 

[Average Reds]

He was standing on a sprinkler head

Could not see it. Left me feeling as stupid as Faldo.