2023 PGA tour thread

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by jayswin

I think it'll be fun regardless. I don't see the LIV stars being able to do much next week as most of them aren't even putting in the effort to win over at LIV with a tiny field.

I think it'll be fun to watch them flounder, but it would also be really fun if one of them takes off and gets in the hunt on the weekend.

Sounds like Koepka may have found something, he won their exhibition last week and he has two LIV “wins” now.

[CroFlames]

The Masters is during actual Easter weekend? Has that happened before?

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

The Masters is during actual Easter weekend? Has that happened before?

It has been about ten years since the last Easter tournament.

[nfotiu]

It's happened 17 times. 2020 would have been on Easter if they played it in spring.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by jayswin

I think it'll be fun regardless. I don't see the LIV stars being able to do much next week as most of them aren't even putting in the effort to win over at LIV with a tiny field.

I think it'll be fun to watch them flounder, but it would also be really fun if one of them takes off and gets in the hunt on the weekend.

Obviously they're tremendous golfers or they wouldn't have won a major or otherwise been eligible for the Masters. They’ve played In pressure situations their entire adult lives, pretty sure they didn’t forget how to deal with it. And Augusta isn't that hard like US Open.

I'm tempted to pick an all-LIV fanduel team to get away from others picks. Koepka and Dechambeau are less than 9,000.

[Sylvanfan]

Hard ro say how these LIV guys will do. A lot of them don't look like they've been taking it too seriously as they look like fat ass average Joe's. Koepka was a lot better this past week so maybe he's getting his game in form. But I think 72 holes will have a few of these guys breaking down given how poorly conditioned a lot of them appear to be.

[nfotiu]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Obviously they're tremendous golfers or they wouldn't have won a major or otherwise been eligible for the Masters. They’ve played In pressure situations their entire adult lives, pretty sure they didn’t forget how to deal with it. And Augusta isn't that hard like US Open.

I'm tempted to pick an all-LIV fanduel team to get away from others picks. Koepka and Dechambeau are less than 9,000.

It's tough to get a good feel for who is actually putting the work in. Guys who've won there and played it a bunch seem to do well as the course requires so much inside knowledge and experience. But it's a tough order to beat the best of the best if they aren't grinding out practices like PGA tour players.

Reed is the one I wouldn't bet against. He thrives in the villain role and seems to have motivation to piss everyone off by winning the Masters.

Bryson isn't even playing like a touring pro anymore, and would be shocked to see him even make the cut. Cam Smith and DJ may be somewhat realistic if they're putting some work in, but neither have done very well on this years liv events.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Obviously they're tremendous golfers or they wouldn't have won a major or otherwise been eligible for the Masters. They’ve played In pressure situations their entire adult lives, pretty sure they didn’t forget how to deal with it. And Augusta isn't that hard like US Open.

I'm tempted to pick an all-LIV fanduel team to get away from others picks. Koepka and Dechambeau are less than 9,000.

I'll take non-LIV, straight up

[Enoch Root]

I'll take Rory and Scheffler against the rest of the field. But hoping Conners can pull it off.

[MRCboicgy]

Just a note to today's opening round, Mike Weir had the 8AM tee time with Kevin Na, but Na withdrew, so Mike gets to play the back 9 by himself

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by MRCboicgy

Just a note to today's opening round, Mike Weir had the 8AM tee time with Kevin Na, but Na withdrew, so Mike gets to play the back 9 by himself

Weir pretty much always looks surprisingly good when he is at Augusta.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Rahm started with a double, but has already gotten it back to -3. Hovland off to a heater at -5 thru 9.

[calgarygeologist]

I don't like hearing that Will Z has pulled out of the tournament. I like watching that kid when he is dialed in.

[Winsor_Pilates]

My money is on Sam Bennett

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

My money is on Sam Bennett

How many chin-ups can he do though?

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

My money is on Sam Bennett

Birdie, eagle start at the Masters is awesome. I can't imagine how great that would feel.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Ever since those "Augusta is a par 67" comments, Bryson has basically gotten his ass kicked by the course in every round. Highly enjoyable!

Edit: Rahm shooting 65 after that double is nuts. Gotta be the favorite after that display.

[GirlySports]

McIlroy's going to throw away another major on the first day

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

My money is on Sam Bennett

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

Birdie, eagle start at the Masters is awesome. I can't imagine how great that would feel.

Definitely cheering for him after watching the heartbreaking story of his tattoo last night.



https://people.com/sports/golfer-sam...ords-tattooed/

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

McIlroy's going to throw away another major on the first day

Why can't he golf on Thursdays??