Masters week debate: greatest single shot
Now that mulligan has given the LPGA its proper due, it's time to turn to arguably the greatest week of the season and the official golf sign of spring: The Masters Tournament. There is so much to talk about, I am not quite sure where to start (though I can recommend this official Masters site to get the excitement going).
In the wake of Tiger's remarkable chip in on 16 last year, I thought I might start the week by soliciting comments on the greatest single shot during the Masters. I am sure the folks at Nike consider Tiger's chip to be the greatest ever, but Larry Mize's even more improbable chip in on the 11th hole for victory in the 1987 playoff might still be my top shot. And, of course, O'Meara and Mickelson both made great birdie putts on 18 for victory in recent years.
Any other candidates come to mind, readers?
7 Comments:
By far the greatest shot is Masters history was the "Shot heard round the world". Gene Sarazens 225 yard 4 wood for double eagle on #15, in 1935, which won him his only Masters.
By far the greatest single shot in Masters history was the "Shot heard round the world" the 225yard 4 wood for double eagle on #15 by Gene Sarazen. This helped him win his only Masters title.
I have to agree with Don, it helped to put the Masters on the map.
I think the most remembered shot is Jack's putt, where the commentator said "Yes Sir!"
The greatest shot at the Masters was when ChaCha Roughley shanked a 4-iron, it hit the clubhouse and lodged itself far up Hootie Johnson's ass. Hootie showed no emotion as the offending ball was removed, saying "It just isn't done that way down here."
Gotta go with Tiger's on 16 last year. For sheer drama and excitement, you can't do much better. (Unless of course, it's watching the Red Sox win their first World Series in 86 years.)
Greatest:
Clutch? -> Tiger's 16th. That was the clutchest thing I have ever seen! More clutch than Christian Laettner's shot against Kentucky.
Best Shot? -> Agreed with Don! Sarazen's SHRtW. Lets get serious.
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