The Big Easy report: the changes to Augusta
When I first started coming here in the early 1990s I think it’s fair to say that Augusta was the most fun of all the major championship venues. Now it’s probably the toughest. It’s a seriously long and difficult test of golf. I have to confess, though, I like the changes. But then again, being one of the longer hitters, I guess the changes are supposed to play into my hands.
I was talking to Tiger about this when we were paired together on the second day at The Tavistock Cup last week. The way the golf course plays now – you know, if the long hitters get their games together there’s a real chance they could separate themselves from the rest of the field. It’s going to be interesting, for sure. Another thing we were saying is that if the wind blows and the course conditions are dry, anything could win. Honestly, an over-par aggregate could be a winning score. No one’s seen that at Augusta for the best part of 50 years.
For a hole-by-hole analysis of the changes to Augusta, go to Ernie's site here.
3 Comments:
Is it just me or does it seem like Ernie is the most down-to-earth pro golfer ever? I'm not saying he's a Rich Beem/John Daly Everyman...I'm going far beyond that - to me he seems very laid back and in touch with reality. He's not a jock, he's not an egotist, he's just a guy who like to play golf. And whats more...I really believe that he write that stuff. I'm sure they proof-read it and edit it, but it seems like it's really him.
Now...on to the possibly incendiary - althouhg I expect most folks will agree...
What the fuck is up with that bimbo Nikki on Big Break V? Good lord, could she possibly be more full of shit? Yes, she hits it long, but ya know what? So do I and I'm only a 14. She's a model? Sorry, you're just a little long in the tooth for that lie darlin. I cannot tell you how glad I am that she got booted again last night.
And I'd like to mention that my commentary about Villegas and the pearly-cocaine-while spoon in his mouth has nothing to do with "doing" cocaine and EVERYTHING to do with the disparity between the rich and the poor in Colombia. I worked there for 9 month mapping out new sections of Medellin to house the poor and I can tell you firthand that it is an entirely corrupt goverment that is essentially a puppet for the wealthy and the various countries that need their oil and/or cocaine. For him to have a swing like that and come from a country liek that speaks volumes about his background. I hesitate to judge, maybe he IS the Gary Player of Colomnbia......we can only hope.
OK...of the soapbox...it MASTERS WEEK!!!!
oldB: Nice comments.
I wanted to add that Ernie could be one of the most confounding non-winners of the Green Jacket. 2 US Opens on some of the toughest courses (Oakmont 94, Congressional 97) and a British Open in 02. Lets get serious, he has the game, and he has the attitude and personality, but does he have the mental game? Ernie, sponsored by Taylor Made, has not "Found his game" on Augusta yet. That is why, I think he will be in the hunt on Sunday, its just that time. But is still "Perfect" prey for a Tiger.
Enjoy a course so green, that Snoop Dogg gets jealous.
Augusta.
It is going to be an interesting tourney to watch for sure....I hope that Ernie does well and can win, it would be great for him, and great for the game. I am going to enjoy watching this week simply to see if the length that everyone is talking and/or complaining about is really an issue....I have a feeling it is not going to be just a tourney for the big hitters like everyone thinks...I think the players that are precise with their shots and can keep it in the fairway are going to fair better than those who just bomb it and end up having to scramble on their 2nd or 3rd shots.....this is going to be an exciting week....
I was watching the golf channel last night and it looks like everyone but Brandel Chamblee is picking Tiger to win this year....what does everyone else think ????
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