How Will We Know if ANGC Has Ruined the Flavor of the Masters?

[Mark Bourgeois]

I know some will say things like, “J.B. Holmes wins in a walk” or “Tiger chipping out every round from trees right of No. 11.”

For me, it comes down to the back nine Sunday.  I believe they will have ruined the tournament if it lacks a specific type of excitement, specifically if:
1.   There’s not at least five golfers at 5p with a legitimate shot at winning;
2.   The winner did not have to mount a charge that “steals” the green jacket;
3.   Announcers use the word “grind” more than the word “gamble,” especially in reference to the winner’s strategy; and
4.   Retief Goosen gets a jacket to go with all his green pants (usually a lock for a top 5, but obviously never won).

From my perspective, winning "US Open style" ain't gonna cut it!

Any other perspectives?

[Patrick_Mucci]

Mark,

Every year the same ridiculous posts are made on this website, and every year the tournament is terrrific.

What does that tell you ?

[Mark Bourgeois]

Um, the weather cooperates?  Patrick, as long as the course produces a tournament like 2004 or 2005, they could play Dyker Beach and I'd be happy!

So far it has, and so far I'm with you...fingers crossed.

[Bill Gayne]

I believe they will have ruined the tournament if it lacks a specific type of excitement, specifically if:
1.   There’s not at least five golfers at 5p with a legitimate shot at winning;
2.   The winner did not have to mount a charge that “steals” the green jacket;

Any other perspectives?

So when Tiger won by 12, Nicklaus by 9, and Floyd 8 it was ruined? When you use the term "they" are you talking about the competitors?