I don't really like Augusta anymore.

[Matt Kardash]

I feel that The Masters is the greatest sporting event, and perhaps the greatest entertainment event, in the world and the grounds upon which it is contested not only measure up, but actually enhance, the experience.


-Keith.

I would wager you are an American with that opinion, because most of the world would definitely say the World Cup is the greatest sporting event. 

[John Kavanaugh]

JK:  Not a big fan of the NIL funds the college players in any sport can earn, or is the dislike focused on golf?


The NCAA and their very arbitrary and capricious rules regarding amateurism would devolve into a thread almost as long as "Who are you guys" or "Cobbs Creek"

When an amateur golfer makes more for wearing a shirt than 99% of the class A Pros who sell shirts we have a problem. College gear only at the Masters. Have some respect.


I like the NIL as a form of equity for athletes who sell tickets. I hope Bayou Barbie is rich as hell.

[Kalen Braley]

John,

When a club like Augusta with a membership of incredible wealth and means is praised for monetizing everything and anything related to its tourney (for example the other thread where you can buy a eat-it-at-home food kit) and a college kid is criticized for what will likely be their only opportunity to play on a big stage and make a relatively small bit of extra cash, then I would agree, we do in fact have a problem.

[Michael Chadwick]

How many better sets of greens are there than ANGC?

I'd very much like to hear more discussion on this, because even without having been on property I'm amazed by Augusta's set.   

[Mike Hendren]

The second shot on a par five is often cited as a key criterion for greatness.  If so Augusta wins in a landslide.  It ranks highly in the number of truly great holes as well in my book.  A distinction should be made between the Masters tees and maintenance and member tees and maintenance.

[Mike Hendren]

Kalen, monetizing a sandwich for $1.50?

[Thomas Dai]

A perspective from afar - https://irishgolfer.ie/latest-golf-news/tour-news/2023/04/06/i-still-love-the-masters-in-spite-of-everything/
Atb

[Kalen Braley]

Kalen, monetizing a sandwich for $1.50?

Mike,

I'm assuming you're talking about the on premise food prices, and that's great.  But when you factor in the cost of the ticket, travel costs, and lodging, you're paying a small fortune to buy a cheap sandwich.

For the rest of us who will likely never set foot on ANGC, there is this which is certainly not cheap: (buns not even included)

https://www.southernliving.com/taste-of-the-masters-package-7111223

[John Kavanaugh]

Kalen, monetizing a sandwich for $1.50?

Mike,

I'm assuming you're talking about the on premise food prices, and that's great.  But when you factor in the cost of the ticket, travel costs, and lodging, you're paying a small fortune to buy a cheap sandwich.

For the rest of us who will likely never set foot on ANGC, there is this which is certainly not cheap: (buns not even included)

https://www.southernliving.com/taste-of-the-masters-package-7111223

Why so much hate for courses you will never play. It’s like hating the popular kids in middle school.

[Bruce Katona]

JK:

Point taken on your opinion of NIL @ AGNC.



Putting the cleat on the other hoof, NIL sponsors are liking seeing their logo on TV for two days and maybe more if one of their players makes the cut.




Bayou Barbie - haha


I did just read an article in a real newspaper that talked about the UCLA star women's players staying another year in school in order to have chartered plane flights, massages, top training & nutrition in school rather than play in the WNBA and fly commercial, etc.


The WNBA is not the NBA.

[Peter Sayegh]

I feel that The Masters is the greatest sporting event, and perhaps the greatest entertainment event, in the world and the grounds upon which it is contested not only measure up, but actually enhance, the experience.


-Keith.

I would wager you are an American with that opinion, because most of the world would definitely say the World Cup is the greatest sporting event. 

+1
Matt, a minority of Americans (myself included) have the good sense to agree with the rest of the world regarding this.

Golf-wise, I'd miss a Masters before I ever missed The Open.

[Sean_A]

Kalen, monetizing a sandwich for $1.50?

Mike,

I'm assuming you're talking about the on premise food prices, and that's great.  But when you factor in the cost of the ticket, travel costs, and lodging, you're paying a small fortune to buy a cheap sandwich.

For the rest of us who will likely never set foot on ANGC, there is this which is certainly not cheap: (buns not even included)

https://www.southernliving.com/taste-of-the-masters-package-7111223

Stop being silly.

Ciao

[John Chilver-Stainer]

A perspective from afar - https://irishgolfer.ie/latest-golf-news/tour-news/2023/04/06/i-still-love-the-masters-in-spite-of-everything/
Atb

Only an irish man makes his point with so many references to christian religeon.


and the greatest of them all was the late Dave Allen


Irish Comedian Dave Allens Gag Joke about the Golfing Priest - YouTube

[Ally Mcintosh]

A perspective from afar - https://irishgolfer.ie/latest-golf-news/tour-news/2023/04/06/i-still-love-the-masters-in-spite-of-everything/
Atb

Only an irish man makes his point with so many references to christian religeon.


and the greatest of them all was the late Dave Allen


Irish Comedian Dave Allens Gag Joke about the Golfing Priest - YouTube

Happy Easter!


Every time I get my copy of Irish Golfer through the letter box, I turn firstly to the last page which has John Craven’s column. I find him an highly entertaining writer.

[Adrian_Stiff]

And now a few years on I dislike ANGC even more.


The Masters has become just a carnival.


I dislike the huge ugly bunkers.


I dislike the zero definition.


I dislike the ridiculous slopes that gather a ball towards the hole and even more hate the ones where the spin brings the ball off the green.


I think they have messed with it so much holes that were much more dramatic half pars have been reduced to coin tossing, although in their defence the best player won.


God, I am a miserable sinner sometimes. Somebody fight me, tell me I have got everything so wrong.


PS Great Masters though.