It's Masters Week!!!!!

[gwalker]

Well I'm packing now to leave for Augusta tomorrow. I'll stop by my moms house tomorrow and be at Augusta Wed-Sunday. I'm very excited about this year. The most excited I've been in years. This will be my 20th Masters. For golf fans it doesn't get any better than this. If you haven't been it's amazing. I honestly don't think there is 1 blade of grass that's not perfect at the start of the week. I'll keep updating as the week goes on. Anyone else going?

[Noonan]

I'm jealous that you're going. I've had Thurs/Fri requested off from work for a few weeks now. My favorite weekend of sports for sure.

[azguy]

Go Phil

A 4th Green jacket would really cement his legacy

[mtrunner]

Have a fabulous time. Should be a great tournament this weekend.

[AIKO]

So does the new CEO (female) of IMB and big Masters sponsor get an Augusta National membership as past (4 I think) CEO's? I think no chance at all but an interesting dynamic potentially.

And lets not forget the debut of the film being released by the 3 porn stars that claim to have had relationships with Tiger.

Oh, the golf....that should be pretty outstanding as well.

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by AIKO

So does the new CEO (female) of IMB and big Masters sponsor get an Augusta National membership as past (4 I think) CEO's? I think no chance at all but an interesting dynamic potentially.

And lets not forget the debut of the film being released by the 3 porn stars that claim to have had relationships with Tiger.

Oh, the golf....that should be pretty outstanding as well.

To answer your question no and that's not my answer but from members I know. I also asked 2 weeks ago about Ernie Els getting an invite but couldn't get any info on that. She will not get a membership in her name. I know several members and 2 very well. I don't want to sound sexist but it will be a long time before a woman will become named member at Augusta National. Annika asked for one and was denied. I know there are women that play every week the course is open for members to play but the membership is in their husbands name.

[texex91]

Go Hunter Mahan...on a roll. Reality says not going to top, but quite a show at Shell Houston Open.

[texex91]

Originally Posted by gwalker

Well I'm packing now to leave for Augusta tomorrow. I'll stop by my moms house tomorrow and be at Augusta Wed-Sunday. I'm very excited about this year. The most excited I've been in years. This will be my 20th Masters. For golf fans it doesn't get any better than this. If you haven't been it's amazing. I honestly don't think there is 1 blade of grass that's not perfect at the start of the week. I'll keep updating as the week goes on. Anyone else going?

Post pics for sure...

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by texex91

Post pics for sure...

Illpost pics from Wed. Thursday-Sunday no cameras allowed. I will be able to get in the clubhouse on Wednesday but no pictures are allowed in there because there are members lists everywhere and when they play. Augusta keeps it pretty tight lipped. I'll get pics of the grounds practice green and range. Should get them up Wednesday night.

[Chozn1]

I usually go but took my funds and made a media room for myself this year. 120" (that's right, 10 feet) of pure hi-def action headed my way in the comfort of my own home Watching the Golf Channel early coverage as I type.

[77T]

Trivia question: Who has won the most Green Jackets at Augusta?

[john333]

Originally Posted by 77T

Trivia question: Who has won the most Green Jackets at Augusta?

Jack...6.

[KJM11379]

Sounds like a great time, Have fun, weather looks great for the week...

[77T]

Originally Posted by john333

Jack...6.

Try again -
Hint: the number is 7 Green Jackets.

[john333]

Originally Posted by 77T

Try again -
Hint: the number is 7 Green Jackets.

I must not be watching the same tournament. Jack has the most with 6, then Arnie and Tiger both have 4. After that there are quite a few guys with 3 wins.

Not sure where the 7 is coming from.

[77T]

Originally Posted by john333

I must not be watching the same tournament. Jack has the most with 6, then Arnie and Tiger both have 4. After that there are quite a few guys with 3 wins.

Not sure where the 7 is coming from.

You're getting close...but I assure you 7 is the right answer...

[john333]

Straight from The Masters website.

http://www.masters.com/en_US/discover/records.html

[77T]

Originally Posted by john333

Straight from The Masters website.

http://www.masters.com/en_US/discover/records.html

Yep - but the right answer is more involved...

Sorry if anyone feels this was a trick question - it was "tricky" but in the sense that we automatically associate Augusta and Green Jackets with The Masters Tournament.

The tradition of awarding Green Jackets at Augusta actually began at a different course. The first Green Jacket was awarded to a winner in 1937 at the Augusta Country Club, not at Augusta National Golf Club.

The Masters didn't award Green Jackets to winners until 1949, and Sam Snead won that one. In 1937, members of Augusta National wore green jackets during the tournament so that fans in attendance could easily spot them if a fan needed to ask questions. But none were given to winners until 1949.

SO - here's the twist, the first Green Jacket was actually awarded to a winner at Augusta in the 1937 Titleholder's Championship. That tournament was held at the Augusta Country Club and the director chose a Green Jacket as part of the award (copying what everyone had seen the members wear at Augusta National).

It was given to Patty Berg, who went on to win a total of 7 Green Jackets between 1937 and 1957.

So there's the twist - and it will win you a couple of drinks along with disgusted looks at the bar.

[Naples09]

I love the prices at the course!

Should be a great week!

[Lmbeauleap]

I'm super jealous. That is definitely on my bucket list. Enjoy yourself!

[scottkit]

jealous, have a good one!

[texex91]

Originally Posted by Naples09

I love the prices at the course!

Should be a great week!

Wow, at those food prices, that's cheap eats for sure

[lhanddds]

My favorite tournament, been twice, not a blade of grass out of place.

[mtrunner]

Those concession stand prices are crazy cheap!

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by 77T

Yep - but the right answer is more involved...

Sorry if anyone feels this was a trick question - it was "tricky" but in the sense that we automatically associate Augusta and Green Jackets with The Masters Tournament.

The tradition of awarding Green Jackets at Augusta actually began at a different course. The first Green Jacket was awarded to a winner in 1937 at the Augusta Country Club, not at Augusta National Golf Club.

The Masters didn't award Green Jackets to winners until 1949, and Sam Snead won that one. In 1937, members of Augusta National wore green jackets during the tournament so that fans in attendance could easily spot them if a fan needed to ask questions. But none were given to winners until 1949.

SO - here's the twist, the first Green Jacket was actually awarded to a winner at Augusta in the 1937 Titleholder's Championship. That tournament was held at the Augusta Country Club and the director chose a Green Jacket as part of the award (copying what everyone had seen the members wear at Augusta National).

It was given to Patty Berg, who went on to win a total of 7 Green Jackets between 1937 and 1957.

So there's the twist - and it will win you a couple of drinks along with disgusted looks at the bar.

I've got a disgusted look for you right here!
The answer is Jack!

[gwalker]

In GA now!!!!!! Be at the course by 8ish in the AM.

[john333]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

I've got a disgusted look for you right here!
The answer is Jack!

...agreed!

Originally Posted by gwalker

In GA now!!!!!! Be at the course by 8ish in the AM.

I can't wait for the 1st round to begin. The Masters is by far my favorite sporting event of the year. If you love (or even like) golf then there isn't anything else that compares to being on the grounds of Augusta National. It is truly breathtaking!!

Enjoy the tournament.

[gwalker]

Got here around 900 this AM. Pretty avg day. A lot of media events and cleaning up the course from the storm. Really wet here. Watching some of the practice rounds almost everyone in the fairway is getting mud balls. If it doesn't dry out they will have to go to lift, clean, and place. Met up with my uncle and some of his coworkers this am. Was in the clubhouse for about 1 hour. Saw a few people I've met in the past. Got to talk To Fred Ridley the director of competition for about 10 minutes on some of the changes and course setup. I'm off to the par 3 course now. Apparently paddy Harrington is on fire over there. Something like 7 of 8 holes birdied. I'll report back in a few hours.

[77T]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

I've got a disgusted look for you right here!
The answer is Jack!

Ha - yes it's a groaner for sure.

Jack does have the most Masters Green Jackets.
The question was posed carefully so glad you're a good sport

[77T]

Originally Posted by gwalker

Got here around 900 this AM. Pretty avg day. A lot of media events and cleaning up the course from the storm. Really wet here. Watching some of the practice rounds almost everyone in the fairway is getting mud balls. If it doesn't dry out they will have to go to lift, clean, and place. Met up with my uncle and some of his coworkers this am. Was in the clubhouse for about 1 hour. Saw a few people I've met in the past. Got to talk To Fred Ridley the director of competition for about 10 minutes on some of the changes and course setup. I'm off to the par 3 course now. Apparently paddy Harrington is on fire over there. Something like 7 of 8 holes birdied. I'll report back in a few hours.

Hope you have good day. Hate to say it but worse storms on the radar for Thursday - hope those will dissipate before that system arrives.