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Michael Morandi

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The Open at ANGC
« on: April 08, 2023, 09:38:43 PM »
I get it that golf is an outdoor sport played in weather but todays conditions were abysmal, reminding me of what we might observe on the links of GB&I. Knowing what they did about the weekend forecast, did Augusta push the envelope just to guarantee a Sunday finish with millions watching?
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Ben Hollerbach

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Re: The Open at ANGC
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2023, 11:27:13 PM »
And here I was thinking about how great it was Augusta sent the players out to face the elements.


All too often it seems like a forecast of 72 and partly cloudy is a PGA tour requirement. I’d rather golf be closer to football than baseball in how they treat less than ideal weather.
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Kalen Braley

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Re: The Open at ANGC
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2023, 11:30:22 PM »
I was only surprised they let it go on so long.  They had guys on several greens with squeegees to get em puttable before they finally called it.
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Ken Moum

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Re: The Open at ANGC
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2023, 11:50:26 PM »
Quote from: Michael Morandi on April 08, 2023, 09:38:43 PM
I get it that golf is an outdoor sport played in weather but todays conditions were abysmal, reminding me of what we might observe on the links of GB&I. Knowing what they did about the weekend forecast, did Augusta push the envelope just to guarantee a Sunday finish with millions watching?


Nobody wants a Monday finish. They know that by getting everyone through at least six holes a Monday finish can be avoided.
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Bill Gayne

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Re: The Open at ANGC
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2023, 08:20:37 AM »
The simple answer is yes that they wanted a Sunday finish for TV. CBS would also like the tournament to end at maybe 6:45, quick green jacket ceremony in Butler Cabin, and an on-time lead in/start to 60 Minutes one of their top rated shows. Too early of a Masters finish loses the lead-in to 60 Minutes and too late will lose non-golf 60 Minutes viewers. Only the NFL can mess with 60 Minutes.


Personally, I'm glad this is the goal because I don't have time to watch golf tomorrow afternoon. It's entertainment.
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