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It's Masters Week!

  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    A PAC;1425258 wrote:Question of the day: if you ever won a green jacket, what would you do with it? I would wear that thing everywhere I went. I would rarely take it off in public and would wear it to play every round of golf for the rest of my life.
    You only get to keep it for a year, but yeah, I'd have a hard time taking it off.
  • A PAC
    ZWICK 4 PREZ;1425259 wrote:You only get to keep it for a year, but yeah, I'd have a hard time taking it off.
    Really? It's not your's forever?
  • Fly4Fun
    A PAC;1425262 wrote:Really? It's not your's forever?
    Generally no. Some have accidentally taken it and kept it. But after the 1st year a person has to return it to Augusta, but he can wear it when he visits.
  • bases_loaded
    A PAC;1425262 wrote:Really? It's not your's forever?

    It's forever yours when you're at the club.
  • Laley23
    It stays in your locker right? The green jacket is what the members wear and you aren't a member unless you win. That's why you get the jacket, but it stays at the clubhouse in your new locker (which is also given as a new member).

    At least, that's what I have always been told.
  • bases_loaded
    Laley23;1425285 wrote:It stays in your locker right? The green jacket is what the members wear and you aren't a member unless you win. That's why you get the jacket, but it stays at the clubhouse in your new locker (which is also given as a new member).

    At least, that's what I have always been told.

    That's what I heard too. You keep your crystal and cash.
  • vball10set
    Interesting, I never really knew the entire history and tradition of the jacket.
    In addition to a cash prize, the winner of the tournament is presented with a distinctive green jacket, formally awarded since 1949, and informally acquired by the champions for many years before that. The green sport coat is the official attire worn by members of Augusta National while on the club grounds; each Masters winner becomes an honorary member of the club. The recipient of the green jacket has it presented to him inside the Butler Cabin soon after the end of the tournament, and the presentation is then repeated outside near the 18th green in front of the spectators. Winners keep their jacket for the first year after their first victory, then return it to the club to wear whenever they visit. The tradition began in 1949, when Sam Snead won his first of three Masters titles. The green jacket is only allowed to be removed from Augusta National by the reigning champion, after which it must remain at the club. Exceptions to this rule include Gary Player, who in his joy of winning mistakenly took his jacket home to South Africa after his 1961 victory (although he has always followed the spirit of the rule and has never worn the jacket);[SUP][49][/SUP] Seve Ballesteros who, in an interview with Peter Alliss from his home in Pedreña, showed one of his two green jackets in his trophy room; and Henry Picard, whose jacket was removed from the club before the tradition was well established, remained in his closet for a number of years, and is now on display at Canterbury Golf Club in Beachwood, Ohio, where he was the club professional for many years.[SUP][50][/SUP][SUP][51][/SUP]
  • vball10set
    ccrunner609;1425323 wrote:i didnt read the thread but as a former college golfer, it doesnt matter if you "accidentally didnt know the rule", you broke a rule you are out.

    THe only reason why he is playing is cause the almight dollar. That is all. If TJ Vogel did this, he would be out.
    Once again you open your mouth and validate your ignorance. Thank you for not disappointing.
  • tk421
    Jason Day now at -8 after an eagle from the bunker.
  • ironman02
    tk421;1425353 wrote:Jason Day now at -8 after an eagle from the bunker.
    Birdie, eagle start to take the lead. Can't get any better than that.
  • vball10set
    tk421;1425353 wrote:Jason Day now at -8 after an eagle from the bunker.
    Dublin, OH. represent :thumbup:
  • tk421
    We're going to see some high scores today, if Tiger has any chance he needs to get going. Wouldn't be surprised if winner is -10 or over.
  • vball10set
    ccrunner609;1425343 wrote: Since you choose to think you know more about golf than me....which you dont.........please tell me about where I went wrong
    There are so many choices, but how about the most obvious one ;)
    but as a former college golfer
  • ironman02
    tk421;1425356 wrote:We're going to see some high scores today, if Tiger has any chance he needs to get going. Wouldn't be surprised if winner is -10 or over.
    I don't think Tiger has it today. He probably needed that putt on number 3, and probably needed to birdie 2 also, to get things started. Like you said, -10 or -11 will probably win it, so he's too far back. That damn mess on 15 on Friday killed his chance, I'm afraid.
  • tk421
    Yeah, Tiger had 2 good opportunities already for birdies and didn't make them, it's not his week.
  • tk421
    Got some rain going now
  • tk421
    You know he's not in contention when they aren't even bothering to show Tiger playing.
  • IggyPride00
    Tiger's game is usually predicated on shooting around 69 and letting everyone fall apart around him. It's part of the reason he has never come from behind to win a major.

    With the lead at -7 to start the day, if it finished at -9 he would have to fire a 66 to tie and he just doesn't like to get that aggressive in final rounds.

    In his mind though he is really -7 right now but got screwed, so that is what he will likely hang his hat on after the tournament when people ask him why he didn't come back and win.
  • tk421
    Tiger is done, three puts for a bogey now at -2. Stick a fork in him.
  • ironman02
    I think I'm rooting for Snedeker, or maybe Day. Not really wanting to see Cabrera win again, and I don't care that much for Adam Scott.
  • tk421
    Day is an Ohio guy, isn't he? Never mind, he's Australian and married an Ohio woman and lives in Dublin.
  • IggyPride00
    Now that he has gotten way behind Tiger seems poised to start a charge once he makes that putt on 6. We have seen this song and dance from him at the Masters in the past.
  • ironman02
    tk421;1425370 wrote:Day is an Ohio guy, isn't he?
    Has a home near Columbus, but originally from Australia.
  • ironman02
    IggyPride00;1425372 wrote:Now that he has gotten way behind Tiger seems poised to start a charge once he makes that putt on 6. We have seen this song and dance from him at the Masters in the past.
    LOL. The guy has won The Masters FOUR times. He has won FOURTEEN majors. Yet you're giving him shit for never winning one from behind.

    I admit, I like Tiger as a golfer, but the hatred from some of you guys is overboard.
  • tk421
    IggyPride00;1425372 wrote:Now that he has gotten way behind Tiger seems poised to start a charge once he makes that putt on 6. We have seen this song and dance from him at the Masters in the past.
    if he's going to make a move, he needs to be at -5 or -6 before the turn. Nope, his putting isn't working, didn't make the birdie on 6.